John Short Baseball Card Appraisal

John Short 15U National Team Baseball Card

This item is a modern sports trading card, specifically a baseball card featuring a player identified as 'JOHN SHORT'. The card is horizontally oriented with a portrait of John Short centrally placed. He is depicted wearing a white 'USA' baseball jersey with dark accents, a blue baseball cap with a red 'USA' logo, and a brown baseball glove, likely an A2000 model based on the visible branding. The dominant colors are white, blue, red, and the metallic silver of the card's border. The card's design includes a prominent silver holographic or foil border that encircles the central image, with a thin inner blue border and an even thinner white outline. The top of the card features a dark green band with white text stating '15U NATIONAL TEAM'. Below the player's image, a blue stripe with red and white horizontal lines, reminiscent of the American flag, contains the player's name 'JOHN SHORT' in white text. To the right of the name, a circular logo is present, likely depicting a 'UA' (Under Armour) emblem within a 'STARS & STRIPES' motif. Below the name and logo, there is a series of five green stars on a dark background. The card exhibits a clean and crisp appearance, suggesting it is either new or has been well-preserved. There are no immediately visible signs of wear, creases, tears, or significant surface abrasions, indicating it is in near-mint to mint condition. The reflective nature of the silver border indicates a quality printing process, possibly a parallel or chase card from a set. The overall aesthetic points to a recent production date, likely from the 21st century, given the modern design elements and player development program identified ('15U NATIONAL TEAM'). The craftsmanship appears to be high standard, consistent with major sports card manufacturers.