399 Appraisal

2015 Panini USA Baseball Collegiate National Team Stephen Nogosek Team Signatures /399 Trading Card

This item is a 2015 Panini USA Baseball Collegiate National Team 'Team Signatures' series trading card featuring Stephen Nogosek. The card is rectangular, made of cardstock, and primarily white with red and blue accents, reflecting the USA Baseball theme. It measures approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches, standard for most trading cards. The reverse side of the card, visible in the image, features a large photo of Stephen Nogosek in a pitching follow-through, wearing a USA jersey with 'A' and '13' visible, suggesting 'USA' and his jersey number. Below the image, his name 'STEPHEN NOGOSEK' is prominently displayed in red. A biographical text block provides details about his performance with the Oregon Ducks and his recruitment to the USA Baseball Collegiate National Team. Key identifying features include the 'No. SN' designation in the top right corner, likely an internal product code, and a serial numbering '115/399', indicating it is the 115th card out of a limited run of 399. The 'COLLEGIATE NATIONAL TEAM' logo is present, and a 'PANINI' logo confirms the manufacturer. The phrase 'TEAM SIGNATURES' suggests this card typically includes an autograph from the player. At the bottom, the 'USA BASEBALL' logo is visible along with fine print, which partially reads '2015 PANINI USA BASEBALL BOX SET'. The card appears to be in excellent condition with no visible creases, tears, or significant edge wear, which is crucial for collectors. The surface seems clean, reflecting good preservation. The craftsmanship is typical of mass-produced trading cards, with clear printing and image reproduction. As a limited-edition autographed type card from a specific product line, it holds a particular value within the sports memorabilia market and to collectors of baseball cards and USA Baseball items.