Washington Nationals Appraisal

Israel Pineda Washington Nationals Rookie Card (Gold Parallel)

The item is a sports trading card, specifically a baseball card, featuring a player named Israel Pineda. The card is encased in a rigid, clear plastic slab, commonly known as a 'slab' or 'one-touch' magnetic holder, designed to protect the card from damage. The card itself has a metallic gold-toned border surrounding the main image, indicating it might be a parallel or a special edition. The central image on the card depicts Israel Pineda in a baseball uniform, mid-swing with a bat, likely during a game, with a backdrop of a baseball field and spectators. Below this main image, there's a smaller inset portrait of Israel Pineda. The card clearly states 'WASHINGTON NATIONALS' above a Washington 'W' logo, identifying his team. The player's name, 'ISRAEL PINEDA', is prominently displayed at the bottom of the card. A small 'RC' (Rookie Card) logo is visible in the upper left corner of the card's image area, signifying it as his rookie card. A blue 'C' logo, likely indicating his position as a Catcher, is also present on the bottom right. The card appears to be in excellent condition, showing no visible creases, tears, or significant surface wear through the protective casing. The protective slab itself shows minor signs of handling, such as slight smudges or very superficial scratches that do not impede the view of the card. The overall craftsmanship of the card appears to be of standard trading card quality, with clear printing and registration. The gold border suggests it could be a 'Gold Parallel' or similar variant from a modern era Topps or Panini set, likely from the 2010s or early 2020s, given the modern design elements and the player's typical rookie timelines.