Rutherford Card Appraisal

Panini Blake Rutherford USA Baseball 18U National Team Trading Card

This item is a Panini brand sports trading card featuring baseball player Blake Rutherford. The card is rectangular, made of cardstock, with a glossy finish on the obverse presenting a photograph of the player. The primary colors visible are the various shades of the uniform (white jersey and pants), the dark blue of the helmet, and the brown/red borders of the card. The card appears to be in very good to excellent condition with no immediately visible creases, tears, or significant surface abrasions. The edges appear crisp and the corners sharp, suggesting minimal handling. The photograph on the card depicts Blake Rutherford in a batting stance, wearing a white USA baseball uniform with red numbering, a dark blue batting helmet, and batting gloves. A notable feature is the USA flag patch on his right sleeve. The 'USA BASEBALL' logo is prominently displayed below the image. On the left side of the card, a vertical 'PANINI' logo is printed. In the upper left corner, there's a red shield-like emblem with '18U' and 'NATIONAL TEAM' indicating a specific team or age group. The player's name, 'BLAKE RUTHERFORD', is printed clearly at the bottom in a reddish-brown font matching the card's borders. The specific year or set is not explicitly visible from this angle, but Panini trading cards generally date from the late 2000s to the present. The card exhibits good print quality and clear resolution in the player's photograph, indicative of standard trading card manufacturing. The design suggests it is part of a Panini baseball set featuring prospects or national team players.