Start by obtaining or creating all the necessary pictures and assets for the baseball card. This includes a headshot photo of the player, team logo, stats, bio info etc. Having high quality images will be important for the final product. Make sure to save any photos you take or find online in a format like JPEG or PNG.

The next step is to open Photoshop and create a new file. Baseball cards are typically the size of trading cards which is 2.5 inches by 3.5 inches at 300 pixels per inch resolution. So go to File > New and select a size of 750px by 1050px at 300ppi. Making sure the canvas size is correct will be important for everything to fit properly.

Now it’s time to start adding elements to the canvas. Begin by placing the player’s headshot photo centered towards the top. Resize it as needed so it takes up a good portion of space but leaves room below. Next add the team logo either below the photo flush left or overlapped partially on the photo. Make adjustments to size and positioning until it looks balanced.

After the main photo and logo are in place, start adding text. First add the player’s name below the photo in a large bold font that’s easily readable. Next add the player’s position, batting stats, pitching stats or other key metrics below their name in a smaller font size. You can use layers to organize these elements separately if you need to edit or move things later on.

Now work on adding background colors, frames and borders. A solid color behind the photos and text helps everything pop. Add a new layered rectangle filled with the team color behind everything else. Frames around the edges add a nice finished look. Create new shape layers for rectangles around the perimeter filled with white or another contrasting color.

The bio and career highlights can now be added to finish things off. Create text boxes either below the stats or further down the card to share a short player bio. Include details like where they went to school, draft year, career milestones so far. You may need to use a smaller font size so it all fits nicely within the card dimensions.

Once the text and all main elements are laid out, it’s time for embellishments. Add drop shadows behind photos and text boxes to make them stand out more from the background. Overlapping elements like a badge over the team logo or a sticker labelling the position adds realism. Minor touches like this really sell the baseball card vibe.

Now the design part is complete. The last step is output and production. Save the file as a high quality JPEG or PDF. This will be the master file used to print or create other samples from. You can print directly from Photoshop onto cardstock at home or upload the file to an online printing service that produces traditional size baseball cards on thicker cardstock. Cut or punch them out to complete replica baseball cards ready to showcase the player.

With some photography, graphic design skills and attention to details – baseball cards can be created from scratch right in Photoshop. Taking the time to lay out all elements properly, add realistic touches and finalize production results in highly polished and professional looking baseball cards worthy of any player’s collection. The process allows fully customizing each card to highlight stats and achievements for any baseball player past or present.

To start, open Photoshop and create a new document. Baseball cards are typically 2.5 inches wide by 3.5 inches tall, so set your dimensions to those measurements. The resolution can be 300 pixels/inch. Set the background content as a solid color, white is usually used for baseball cards.

Now it’s time to add graphics and text. You’ll want to find or create the following elements: a player photo, team logo, player name, uniform number, position, batting and pitching stats. For the photo, search online for images of the player you want to feature. Make sure to only use high quality, high resolution photos without a background. Resize the photo to around 1.5-2 inches wide and place it near the top center of the card.

For the team logo, you can look up logos online or create your own stylized logos in Photoshop. Place the logo to the left or right of the photo. Use a large, bold font like Helvetica for the player’s name and position, centered above the photo. Make the font size around 24-36 points. Add the uniform number below the name in a slightly smaller font size.

To include stats, look up the player’s career stats online and choose relevant categories like batting average, home runs, RBIs, ERA, wins, etc. to include on the card. You can design simple stat boxes or sections and place them below the photo. Use a condensed font in 8-12 point size for the stat text. Make sure all text is clear and legible when printed at a small size.

Now it’s time to add graphic elements and borders to finish off the design. Baseball cards often include elements like price stickers, holograms, foil logos or other embellishments. In Photoshop, you can use shapes, patterns, textures, layer styles and effects to mimic these authentic touches. Add a thin 1-2 point white or gray border around the entire card composition.

You’ll also want to include fine print text for statistics legal disclaimers and copyright information on the back of the card. Flip the document and add a gray or white backdrop. Include categories like “Career Statistics”, “How Acquired”, “Biography” and include placeholder or sample text in 8-10 point font. Don’t forget copyright and trademark symbols.

When all the main elements are arranged, use layers and the Alignment, Distribution and Snap tools to precisely position everything. Check for consistency in fonts, spacing, margins. Adjust opacity and effects as desired. Use the Crop tool to tightly trim away excess whitespace around the edges. Save the file as a high-quality JPEG or PDF for printing.

Print your baseball card design on cardstock using an inkjet or laser printer in true to size 2.5×3.5 inches. For a authentic look, consider rounded edges by cutting with scissors or card punches. Optional steps include laminating cards for protection and drilling small holes in the tops for storing in sheets or boxes like real cards.

With some digital design skills and attention to details, you can create realistic looking baseball cards of any players from any era in Photoshop. Taking the time for graphics, text formatting and laying everything out precisely will make your cards look like the real things that baseball card collectors enjoy. Let me know if any part of the process needs more explanation.