Baseball Development Program Appraisal

Tucker Long Panini National Team Development Program Baseball Card (Back View)

The item is a sports trading card, specifically the back side of a baseball card featuring 'Tucker Long'. It is housed within a rigid, clear plastic top-loader or slab, designed for protection and display. The card itself has a predominantly white background with a blue and red border at the top and bottom. At the top left, it clearly displays 'No. USA-TL', which likely corresponds to a unique identifier or series number. Below this, there's a logo with the text 'NTDP NATIONAL TEAM DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM' and 'USA' centered within a crest-like design. The primary subject, 'TUCKER LONG', is prominently printed in large font. Below the name, biographical or performance details are provided in smaller black text, describing his pitching characteristics, including his 'plenty of movement on them, causing hitters to adjust on the fly.' It also mentions his ability to throw a 'four-seam fastball,' 'slider that sweeps across the plate,' and a 'changeup that drops out of the zone.' The bottom section of the card features five white stars on a blue background, indicating a rating or series. Below the stars, the text states 'The enclosed game-worn material and/or autograph is guaranteed by Panini America, Inc.', indicating it's likely a memorabilia card with a piece of game-worn material or an autograph, though neither is visible on the reverse. The Panini logo is also present. The card appears to be in excellent condition, protected by the clear plastic case, which shows no visible cracks or significant scratches. The case is secured with a small gold-colored screw at the top center, and it has molded feet or risers at the bottom corners for stability. The overall craftsmanship suggests a professionally produced collectible, likely from the modern era of sports card manufacturing, given the Panini branding and detailed guarantee.