Player: Nick Wittgren
Team: St. Louis Cardinals ⚾
Year: 2022
Brand: Topps Update Series
Card Number: #US202
Card Type: Base Card
Status: Veteran MLB Relief Pitcher
Features: Standard flagship update card capturing the veteran right-hander in his St. Louis Cardinals uniform.
7-Year MLB Veteran: Built a solid Major League bullpen career spanning over 300 total relief appearances across Miami, Cleveland, St. Louis, and Kansas City.
Key Stint with St. Louis (2022): Joined the St. Louis Cardinals bullpen for the 2022 campaign, appearing in 29 games and helping secure bullpen depth during the Cardinals' NL Central division-winning season.
Consistent High-Leverage Reliever: Compiled 20 career wins and 9 saves while maintaining a stellar strikeout-to-walk ratio during his peak years in Cleveland and Miami.
Purdue University Star: Drafted in the 9th round of the 2012 MLB Draft by the Miami Marlins after establishing himself as a shutdown closer for the Purdue Boilermakers.
Reliable Veteran Arm: Known for his durable arm and steady demeanor on the mound, Wittgren provided valuable middle-relief innings throughout his multi-team big league career.
Topps Update Series Standard: The 2022 Topps Update Series documents full mid-season roster movements, trade acquisitions, and free-agent signings, making card #US202 a key card for St. Louis Cardinals team set builders and Topps flagship completionists.