Kevin Gowdy Baseball Card Appraisal

Panini - USA Baseball 18U Kevin Gowdy Trading Card

This item is a Panini - USA Baseball 18U Kevin Gowdy trading card. The card features a photographic image of baseball player Kevin Gowdy in a USA Baseball uniform, actively engaged in a pitching motion. Gowdy is wearing a white jersey with 'USA' prominently displayed on the front, along with the number '32' below it, and a dark baseball cap with a gold or yellow logo. He is also wearing a black baseball glove on his left hand. The background of the photograph appears to be a baseball field, possibly during daytime, with diffused green and blue tones. The card itself has a glossy finish, typical of modern trading cards, and is rectangular in shape. The primary colors of the card's design are white, red, and the colors present in the photograph. The left and right edges feature distinct maroon or dark red border elements. The top left corner contains a red square with '18U' in white text, indicating the age bracket. The right border, running vertically, displays the 'PANINI' brand name in white, sans-serif capitalization. Below the main image, the words 'USA BASEBALL' are printed, with 'USA' in a larger, stylized font, and 'BASEBALL' in a smaller, standard font. Below that, 'KEVIN GOWDY' is printed in a bold, capitalized font. The card appears to be in excellent condition, with crisp edges and corners, suggesting minimal to no visible wear, creasing, or surface abrasions. No major manufacturing defects or damage are apparent from the image. Given the 'USA Baseball' and 'Panini' branding, this card likely dates from the mid to late 2010s, a period when Panini held licensing for USA Baseball products.