Marketside Baseball Card Appraisal

Michael Wacha 2013 Topps Marketside Baseball Card

This item is a 2013 Topps Marketside baseball card featuring pitcher Michael Wacha of the St. Louis Cardinals. The physical card is rectangular, made of standard cardstock, and appears to be in an excellent, possibly near-mint, condition with no obvious creases, tears, or significant edge wear visible from the provided image. The primary colors of the card are vibrant, showcasing a high-resolution action shot of Wacha during a pitching motion. He is depicted wearing a white St. Louis Cardinals uniform with the 'Cardinals' script and his jersey number '52' clearly visible in red. He also wears a navy baseball cap with a red 'STL' logo and a light brown or tan baseball glove on his left hand. The background appears to be a baseball stadium, blurred to keep focus on the player. Notable features include the 'marketside' logo in the top left corner, the 'Topps' logo in the top right corner, both indicative of the card manufacturer and specific brand subset. Below the main image, a black strip contains the player's name, 'MICHAEL WACHA', in white capital letters, and below that, in smaller white text, '2P St. Louis Cardinals', indicating his position and team. The printing quality seems high, with crisp details and good color saturation. This card likely represents a rookie card or an early career card given its apparent 2013 issue date, a significant factor for collectors. There are no obvious manufacturing defects or unique markings beyond the standard card design. The craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced sports trading cards, focusing on clear imagery and accurate player information.