Blake Rutherford Autograph Appraisal

2015 Panini USA Baseball Box Set Blake Rutherford Die-Cut Autographed Trading Card 45/59

This item is a 2015 Panini USA Baseball Box Set trading card featuring Blake Rutherford. The card is designed with a unique die-cut shape, resembling the top portion of a baseball jersey or a 'crown' element, indicative of a special insert or parallel card. The primary colors are a deep blue gradient with white text and red accents, consistent with USA Baseball's branding. The front of the card, while not fully visible, displays the 'USA BASEBALL' logo prominently, with Rutherford's name "BLAKE RUTHERFORD" below it. A notable feature is the 'No. 42' printed at the top center, which likely corresponds to a player's jersey number or a set number. The reverse of the card provides a biographical snippet about Blake Rutherford, highlighting his participation in the 15U National Team in 2012, his gold medal win with the 18U Team in 2014, and his subsequent return to the 18U Team in 2015. It further details a specific game performance on July 4th where he went 2-for-3 with a double, a stolen base, and three runs. A red shield-shaped emblem with '18U' confirms his involvement with the 18-and-under team. At the bottom, the Panini logo is visible, along with "2015 PANINI - USA BASEBALL BOX SET" text and copyright information. Crucially, the card is serially numbered '45/59', indicating its rarity and limited production as part of a print run of 59 copies. The card appears to be in excellent condition with no visible signs of wear, creasing, or surface damage; the edges appear sharp and the surface clean, suggesting high quality preservation. The construction is of typical trading card stock, likely semi-glossy, for durability and visual appeal. This type of card is often sought after by collectors due to its player, limited numbering, and unique design.