Stephen Nogosek Appraisal

Stephen Nogosek Panini USA Baseball Trading Card

This item is a Panini USA Baseball trading card featuring Stephen Nogosek. The card is rectangular, made of cardstock, and appears to be in very good condition with sharp corners and no visible creases or significant surface wear. The primary colors on the card are white, blue, and the colors present in the photograph. The front of the card features a full-color action shot of Stephen Nogosek, a baseball player, in a pitching stance. He is wearing a grey baseball uniform, a blue cap with a logo, and a blue baseball glove. The background behind him appears to be a baseball field, likely a dugout or an area near the field, with some yellow light suggesting an outdoor setting. Along the left side of the card, there is a blue vertical stripe that extends from top to bottom. Near the top left corner, there's a small red and white logo that reads 'COLLEGIATE' or similar, indicating a specific series or sub-category within Panini's USA Baseball line. Along the right side, also in blue, the word 'PANINI' is printed vertically. At the bottom of the card, there is a white strip. In the center of this strip, the 'USA BASEBALL' logo is prominently displayed in blue and red, with 'USA' in large letters and 'BASEBALL' in smaller script underneath. Below this logo, the name 'STEPHEN NOGOSEK' is printed in a red, sans-serif font. The card exhibits good print quality and color saturation, typical of modern trading cards. There is a slight glare on the card surface, particularly over Nogosek's left hip, which is likely due to the lighting conditions during photography rather than a defect on the card itself. Based on typical Panini releases, this card likely dates from the mid-to-late 2010s, corresponding to Nogosek's collegiate or early professional career. The card's craftsmanship is consistent with mass-produced sports memorabilia.