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1 Riley O'Brien card in Dad’s binder: 2026 Topps Update Series. It is a rookie card.

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Riley O'Brien 2026 Topps Update Series Rookies Value Box Holiday Variation #US85, rookie card (front)
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THE SETS BEHIND RILEY O'BRIEN’S CARDS

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📣 DAD’S TAKEON RILEY O'BRIEN

Riley O'Brien is one of those middle reliever guys who suddenly gets saves and the manufacturers act like he's the next great closer. Panini rushed him into 2026 Update with a rookie variation because he had six saves in two months. That's the problem with modern cards. Every guy who closes five games gets the rookie treatment years after his actual debut. His real rookie year was 2021 with the Reds but nobody chased those cards. Now they're hyping 2026 stuff for a guy who might be back in setup duty by next month.

ABOUT RILEY O'BRIEN

Riley O'Brien was born February 6, 1995 in Seattle, Washington. After two seasons at Everett Community College, he transferred to the College of Idaho. He was selected by the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth round of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft and made his MLB debut in 2021 with the Reds. O'Brien has played for three teams: the Cincinnati Reds, Seattle Mariners and St. Louis Cardinals. On November 5, 2023, O'Brien was traded to the Cardinals, and on March 26, 2024, the Cardinals officially announced that O'Brien had made the Opening Day roster.

O'Brien is a right-handed relief pitcher who stands six feet four inches and weighs 180 pounds. He throws a sinker as a fastball and boasts an average speed of 98 mph with a maximum of 101 mph. He exceeded rookie limits during the 2025 season. O'Brien is the grandson of former Cardinals infielder Johnny O'Brien.

FREQUENTLY ASKED: RILEY O'BRIEN CARDS

What is the most valuable Riley O'Brien card in Dad's binder?

The 2026 Update Series Rookies Value Box Holiday Variation #US85, at $3.50.

What is the rarest Riley O'Brien card in Dad's binder?

No numbered, autographed or parallel Riley O'Brien cards yet. Everything here is base.

Does Dad have Riley O'Brien rookie cards?

Yes. One rookie card: 2026 Update Series Rookies Value Box Holiday Variation #US85.

How much do Riley O'Brien cards cost here?

1 Riley O'Brien card here. The 2026 Update Series Rookies Value Box Holiday Variation #US85 is $3.50.