Jerald Clark Baseball Card Appraisal
Category: Sports Memorabilia
Description
This item is a baseball trading card featuring the player Jerald Clark. The card is standard size for modern baseball cards, estimated to be approximately 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches. It is made of cardstock with a glossy finish on the front. The front of the card shows an image of Jerald Clark, a left fielder (indicated by the 'LF' below his name), in a running pose while wearing a white San Diego Padres uniform. The background of the image appears to be a baseball field. The player's name, 'JERALD CLARK', is displayed in a dark text box at the bottom of the card. There is a logo visible in the bottom left corner, possibly from the card manufacturer. A smaller logo is also present in the upper left corner. The edges of the card appear to be relatively clean, suggesting decent condition, although a more detailed examination would be necessary to assess corner wear, surface scratches, or edge damage. There are no visible creases or tears in the image provided. No manufacturing details are explicitly visible like a set name or year, but the style suggests it is from the 1990s. The card is likely part of a larger baseball card set.
Appraisal Report
I have examined the provided image of this Jerald Clark baseball card. Based on the visual characteristics, this is a standard-issue baseball trading card featuring Jerald Clark of the San Diego Padres. The style is consistent with cards produced in the 1990s. The card appears to be in relatively good condition from the image; the edges seem clean and there are no apparent creases or tears. However, a definitive assessment of condition (grading) is impossible without a physical inspection to check for corner wear, surface scratches, print defects, and edge damage. From the image, the card appears authentic as a manufactured baseball card of this era. However, without high-resolution scans showing printing patterns or a physical examination to verify card stock and print quality, I cannot definitively rule out counterfeiting, though it is highly unlikely for a card of this nature and player status. Jerald Clark was a solid but not superstar player, meaning his base cards are generally common and do not command high prices unless they are rare variations or high-grade examples from a premium set. Market demand for common 1990s base cards of non-star players is relatively low. Comparables for similar common base cards from this era typically sell for under a dollar. The value of this card is primarily tied to its condition; even in perfect or near-perfect condition, it is not a high-value collectible. Full authentication and grading would require in-person examination by a professional grading service like PSA, SGC, or BGS, which would assess condition rigorously and verify manufacturing details. No specific provenance documentation is available or typically required for common cards like this. Scientific testing is not applicable. The lack of visible set or year information prevents pinpointing the exact issue, which could slightly impact value if it were a highly sought-after set, but given it's a Jerald Clark base card, this impact would be minimal.
Appraisal Value
$0.25 - $1.00