Topps Foil Cards Appraisal

2022 Topps Opening Day Salvador Perez Blue Foil Baseball Card

This item is a 2022 Topps Opening Day baseball trading card featuring Salvador Perez of the Kansas City Royals. The card is characterized by its vibrant blue foil border, which exhibits a holographic or prismatic effect, suggesting it is a parallel or special edition variant of the base set. The card's surface appears to be a glossy finished cardstock, standard for modern Topps releases. The central image depicts Salvador Perez in action, wearing a royal blue catcher's uniform, including chest protector, shin guards, and a catcher's mitt. He is shown in a dynamic pose, as if throwing a baseball. The background shows a baseball field, likely during a game, with green turf and what appears to be a dirt path. Visible textual elements include "Topps" at the top right corner, a "2022 Opening Day" logo near Perez's right leg, and the date "March 31, 2022" horizontally inscribed below the image. The player's name "SALVADOR PEREZ" is prominently displayed in a silver-colored banner at the bottom, with "KANSAS CITY ROYALS" directly beneath it. The card seems to be enclosed in a clear plastic protective sleeve, which is common for collectors, indicating an intent to preserve its condition. No significant visible damage such as creases, tears, or corner wear is discernible through the protective sleeve, suggesting it is in excellent to near-mint condition. The card's design and features are consistent with contemporary sports trading cards, likely from the early 2020s. Its unique blue foil makes it a visually appealing collectible piece.