Blake Rutherford USA Baseball Crown Royale Die-Cut Trading Card

This item is a die-cut baseball trading card from the 'Crown Royale' series, featuring player Blake Rutherford. The card's distinctive shape is that of a stylized crown, with the upper portion forming the crown points in dark blue with intricate black line work, while the lower portion, extending downwards in a trapezoidal shape, forms the base of the card. The main image on the card depicts Blake Rutherford in a baseball uniform, wearing a helmet and holding a bat, in a batting stance. The background of the image is a gradient of dark blue to purple, with a subtle smoky or cloudy effect. Below the player image, the text 'USA BASEBALL' is prominently displayed, with 'USA' in a stylized red, white, and blue font. Directly beneath this, the player's name 'BLAKE RUTHERFORD' is printed in red capital letters. In the bottom left corner, a triangular section contains the 'CROWN ROYALE' logo, featuring a crown icon and the words 'CROWN ROYALE'. In the bottom right corner, another triangular section displays the number '18U' within a shield-like emblem, likely indicating an age group or team classification. The card appears to be made of a thick cardstock, possibly with a glossy or semi-gloss finish given the light reflection visible on the surface. There are no obvious signs of significant wear such as creasing, corner damage, or surface scratches, suggesting it is in very good to excellent condition. The unique die-cut nature and theme (Crown Royale) suggest it is part of a premium or insert set, typical of modern sports trading cards from the 21st century designed to be visually appealing and collector-oriented. The precise year is not visible, but the modern aesthetic and player's age group ('18U') point to a relatively contemporary production date.