Tyler Stephenson 2022 Topps Chrome Baseball Card

This item is a 2022 Topps Chrome Major League Baseball trading card featuring catcher Tyler Stephenson of the Cincinnati Reds. The card showcases a full-color action image of Stephenson in uniform, actively running on a baseball field. He is wearing a white Cincinnati Reds jersey with red accents and the number '37' prominently displayed. The background of the image is blurred but appears to be a stadium setting with spectators and a promotional banner reading 'Elizabeth'. The physical characteristics of the card include a standard trading card size, typically 2.5 by 3.5 inches, made from stiff cardstock with a distinctive chrome finish. This finish gives the card a metallic, almost holographic sheen, which is characteristic of the Topps Chrome series. The border surrounding the central image is shiny silver with a red framing stripe on the left and bottom edges, enhancing the dynamic feel of the card. Below the player image, the card clearly displays 'TYLER STEPHENSON' in white text against a red background, along with the Cincinnati Reds 'C' logo on the left and a baseball diamond icon on the right, both in red. The Topps Chrome logo is visible in the upper left corner of the image. The card appears to be in excellent, potentially near-mint condition, with sharp corners and edges visible, suggesting minimal handling and no apparent creases, scratches, or wear. The surface gleams evenly, indicative of its chrome production. This specific card belongs to the 2022 Topps Chrome series, a popular annual release known for its premium cardstock and desirable parallel variations. The craftsmanship is evident in the quality of the image reproduction and the consistent application of the chrome finish across the card. No visible manufacturing defects or errors are immediately apparent from the provided image.