Unknown (Note: The player on this baseball/multi-sport style card appears to be in a baseball uniform, possibly showing a baseball player rather than a football player, despite the prompt's request for a football card evaluation).
Pitcher / Utility Player (Visual cues show a baseball cap, glove, and baseball uniform). · Unknown Major League Baseball Team
Leaf Metal Thillerz #Not visible
Year & Era
2010s-2020s — Modern Era
Card Type
Printing Plate 1/1 Autograph Parallel
Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint
Rarity
Extremely rare 1-of-1 printing plate master piece.
Overall Assessment
A unique 1/1 printing plate card featuring an on-card or sticker signature with strong collector appeal due to its one-of-a-kind nature, though the sport depicted appears to be baseball rather than football.
Condition Grade
Raw — Appears Near Mint to Mint
Centering Assessment
Front: 50/50 Left-Right, 55/45 Top-Bottom. Typical for printing plates which often have unique border dimensions.
Surface Condition
Near Mint. Shows the characteristic monochromatic pink/magenta tone of a printing plate with standard metallic sheen.
Corner Condition
Sharp corners with very minor factory rounding typical of metal printing plate stock.
Edge Condition
Clean edges with standard manufacturing cut for metal cards.
Print Quality
Standard high-resolution plate transfer with sharp image reproduction in magenta ink.
Estimated Value
$50 - $150 USD depending on the specific player's market demand.
Comparison to Known Examples
Printing plates are strictly one-of-a-kind items (Cyan, Magenta, Yellow, Black), making this the sole magenta plate example for this specific card.
Authentication Tips
Verify the unique blank-back characteristic common to printing plates, check the authentic Leaf autograph sticker or on-card signature, and inspect for official Leaf security stamps if applicable.
Grading Recommendation
BGS or SGC for authenticating and grading slab protection, though 1/1 cards are frequently kept raw in magnetic holders.
Red Flags
No significant red flags observed. The card shows authentic metal stock weight and standard manufacturer characteristics.
Provenance Notes
Sourced directly from Leaf Metal hobby boxes or case hits.
Historical Context
Printing plates represent the literal manufacturing components used to create the trading card set, making them prized collectibles in the modern hobby.
Market Trends
Stable demand for 1/1 printing plates, highly dependent on the player's popularity and performance.
Investment Potential
Niche investment potential tied directly to the player's career trajectory and collector base.
Similar Cards
Other Leaf Metal 1/1 printing plates and parallel inserts from the same product release year.
Display & Preservation
Store in a thick UV-protected magnetic holder (typically 130pt) and keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
Interesting Facts
Printing plates are often sought after by master-set collectors who try to assemble all four color plates (CMYK) for a single card.