It was in the third round of the 2025 MLB Draft when East Tennessee State University junior Cody Miller received the call that he’d been selected by the Atlanta Braves—his favorite team, a fandom passed
down from his father. Making the moment even more special, Miller’s father had the honor of photographing his son’s baseball card feature images following the draft.
A photographer and avid card collector since the 1980s, Miller’s father not only watched his son get drafted by his all-time favorite team but also played a direct role in capturing the images that will appear on his son’s baseball cards, set to be released on January 14.
During his collegiate career, Miller slashed .330/.425/.492 with 110 total RBIs and an OPS of .917. In 26 minor league games since being drafted, he has posted an .830 OPS and a 148 wRC+.
The story was first shared by the Topps Baseball social media team.
