Signed Baseball Card Appraisal

USA Baseball Stars & Stripes Athlete Development Program Autographed Trading Card

The item is a modern baseball trading card, specifically from the 'USA Baseball Stars & Stripes Athlete Development Program' series. It is encased in a clear, rigid plastic slab, commonly known as a 'one-touch' magnetic holder, designed for protection and display. The card itself features a prominent central image of a male athlete, shown from the chest up, holding a baseball bat. The athlete appears to be of Asian descent, wearing a cap with a multi-colored, possibly iridescent or holographic brim, and a dark shirt with an American flag patch on the sleeve. The background of the card is a combination of dark green and a prominent blue border, outlined by thin red and white stripes mirroring the American flag motif. The card exhibits a holographic or prismatic foil effect, particularly noticeable in the vertical blue strips on either side of the athlete's image and along the card's borders, which generate colorful reflections when light hits them. Above the athlete's image, there's a banner stating 'ATHLETE DEVELOPMENT PROGRAM'. To the left, a circular logo reads 'USA Baseball' with 'STARS & STRIPES' below it. A key feature of this card is the on-card autograph, which is prominently placed on a white rectangular patch below the athlete. The signature is in blue ink and appears to be 'JDS' in a flowing script. The card appears to be in excellent condition, with no visible wear, creasing, or damage to the card surface or edges, suggesting it has been well-preserved within its protective case. The clarity of the image, sharpness of the graphics, and vibrancy of colors indicate high-quality manufacturing. Given the 'Athlete Development Program' branding and the player's appearance, the card likely represents a prospect or a younger player associated with USA Baseball, placing its estimated age within the last decade or two.