Topps Opening Day Appraisal

Giancarlo Stanton 2022 Topps Opening Day "Bomb Squad" Baseball Card

This item is a modern baseball trading card, likely made of coated cardstock, featuring Giancarlo Stanton of the New York Yankees. The card measures approximately 2.5 by 3.5 inches, a standard size for baseball cards, and is currently housed within a clear plastic protective sleeve, which appears to be in very good condition with no visible creases, bends, or surface abrasions. The main image on the card depicts Giancarlo Stanton in a batting stance, wearing a New York Yankees pinstriped uniform and a batting helmet. His jersey number "16" is visible on his right arm. The background shows a stadium setting, possibly during a game. The card's design includes a decorative border with angular lines in red, white, and blue, framing the central image. In the upper right corner, there is a small logo that reads "OPENING DAY" with what appears to be a baseball graphic, indicating the card series or release. At the bottom left, the words "BOMB SQUAD" are prominently displayed in white block letters, set against angled red and blue stripes. Below this, "GIANCARLO STANTON" is printed in smaller black capital letters. The bottom right corner features the "TOPPS" logo, identifying the manufacturer. The card exhibits excellent color saturation and sharp image quality, suggesting it is in near-mint to mint condition, with no noticeable wear on the corners or edges, and no visible surface scratches or print defects. Its overall appearance indicates high quality craftsmanship consistent with modern trading card production.