Tintype photograph in CDV format depicting a young baseball player standing outdoors with glove in hand, likely dating to the late 1880s or 1890s based on uniform and equipment. The player is shown full length in a natural setting rather than a studio, wearing a light-colored uniform with long-sleeved shirt, belted trousers, and high boots. He holds a well-defined catcher’s style glove at his side, suggesting a defensive position and giving the image a direct athletic focus.

The figure stands on uneven ground with grass underfoot, framed by a wooden fence and foliage behind him. A ladder leans diagonally in the background, adding a strong visual element, while tree branches and leaves partially frame the upper portion of the image. The shirt shows a faint grid or check pattern, and a narrow necktie or scarf is visible at the collar. The belt is wide and dark, contrasting with the lighter uniform.

No photographer’s imprint is visible. The outdoor setting and informal stance suggest a vernacular image rather than a formal studio portrait, capturing the player in a more immediate and personal context. The glove, uniform, and posture clearly establish the subject as an early baseball player without reliance on lettering or team identification.