Matthew Dallas USA Baseball 18U National Team U-18 Baseball World Cup Relic Trading Card

This item is a sports trading card, specifically a baseball card, featuring a player named Matthew Dallas, identified as being part of the 'USA Baseball 18U National Team'. The card is housed within a rigid, clear plastic protective case, likely a one-touch magnetic holder or screw-down case, designed to safeguard its condition. The card's design incorporates a patriotic theme, with white, red, and blue colors visible. The background for the player's photo is red with white polka-dots, while an adjacent section is dark blue with white stars, reminiscent of the American flag. The player, Matthew Dallas, is depicted in a baseball uniform with 'US' visible on the front, holding a red baseball glove. A prominent feature of the card is a 'relic' or 'memorabilia' section, which is a rectangular cutout on the right side of the card, displaying what appears to be a piece of a game-worn or player-worn uniform. This patch is gray with small white dots or fibers visible, suggesting it's fabric. Above this patch, there are five white stars on the dark blue background. The top of the card clearly states 'U-18 BASEBALL WORLD CUP'. Below the player's image, there's a circular logo that reads 'UA BASEBALL STARS & STRIPES'. The card appears to be in excellent condition, with no visible wear, creasing, or damage, likely due to its protective casing. The edges and corners seem sharp. The protective case itself has a small, circular metal screw or magnet at the top, indicating its secure closure mechanism. The quality of the card printing appears high, with crisp imagery and clear text. Based on the 'U-18 Baseball World Cup' and 'USA Baseball 18U National Team' designations, this card likely dates from the 2010s or 2020s, reflecting modern trading card production style that often includes memorabilia pieces.