Do you have a baseball player in your life? Giving gifts that fits someone’s passion is an awesome way to tell someone you see them and love them. After having two sons play baseball, I’ve learned a thing or two about the best gifts for baseball players.

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The Best Gifts for Baseball Players of All Ages

Game Day Gear

Let’s start off strong with items that your baseball player will need to have success on game day. Game day gear makes excellent gifts for baseball players.

The basics:

• bats – My son recommends buying new or used bats from JustBats because they have the cheapest prices, quick shipping, and the option to pay a little extra to test the bat for 30 days.
• gloves – Younger players will do fine with a general glove. Older players may want a glove specific to infield or outfield.
• cleats – After buying used cleats for years, my son is wearing new Adidas cleats this season and is really happy with them.
• batting helmet
• batting gloves – Franklin is a popular brand that comes in all sizes.
• baseball bag – The Easton Game Ready bag is an excellent choice for younger players. Older players might apperciate this more deluxe bag. My son started using this bag when he was 13.

Extras:

• sunglasses – X-Tiger sunglasses are a hit with my boys and are for ages 8-14. These sunglasses are a good option for teens and men.
• eye black – This kind is fun because it comes in multiple color options.
• compression arm sleeve
• insulated water bottle – The Under Armor half gallon water bottle has fence hooks. A smaller option would be the 32oz. squeeze water bottle.
• glove locks – These stop the laces on the gloves from loosening up.
• sliding mitt – Protect your hand while sliding to the base.
• bat weight– Improve swinging power by adding extra weight to the bat.
• bat grip – Add some fresh grip and some personality with bat grip tape.
• pine tar – Adds grip to the bat.

Training Gear

Boys that are passionate about the sports will most likely apperciate training gear gifts so they can perfect their baseball skills at home on their own.

• baseballs – My son recommends leather baseballs over pleather because they hold up better. He likes this bucket of 24 baseballs.
• weighted baseballs
• low flight baseballs – for batting practice when you don’t want the ball to go far
• soft low-impact practice balls – for younger kids
• reaction ball – for agility training
• tee – The Franklin Sports youth tee is good for toddlers and kids. The Tanner Tee would be better for older kids, teens, and adults. My boys have used both options at various ages and were happy with both tees.
• hitting & pitching net – My 14 year old uses this for batting and pitching practice.
• strike zone net for pitchers
• rebounding net
• swing trainer – This one is good for ages 14 and under.
• pancake glove – for infield training
• resistance bands – These are good for pitchers and overall arm strength. They come in a variety of options from beginner to elite level.
• baseball glove break-in kit

Subscription Gifts for Baseball Players

Subscription boxes are the gift that keeps on giving. Send a mystery box of baseball goodies to your favorite baseball player. Pick from a variety of subscription options to fit your budget.

Plate Crate – We gave a quarterly subscription to Plate Crate to our son for his birthday. They also have monthly options. Each box comes with 6-8 items and have $100 in value per crate. Your baseball player can expect apparel, training aids, snacks, and stickers. Get $20 off your subscription!

Major League Baseball Box from CrateJoy – Send your baseball player a gift box customized with their favorite MLB team. The first box will include a lanyard, a leather baseball wallet, and more.

Apparel & Jewelry

When buying apparel as gifts for baseball players, I recommend starting with their favorite professional team or apparel for their own school. However, general baseball apparel makes for fun gifts as well.

Many of the shirts below come in both youth and adult sizes.

Apparel Gift Ideas for Kids:

• Ice cream cone baseball shirt
• “Run, I dare you” catcher’s t-shirt
• blue lighting baseball t-shirt
• drippy baseball mascot t-shirt
• swinging baseball player t-shirt
• “Eat, sleep, baseball, repeat” t-shirt

Apparel Gift Ideas for Teens & Adults:

• “I let my arm do the talking” pitcher’s t-shirt
• “Rub some dirt on it” t-shirt
• “Hit hard, run fast, turn left” t-shirt
• distressed American Flag baseball t-shirt
• pitcher throwing t-shirt
• “Eat, sleep, baseball” hoodie

Jewelry Gift Ideas:

• beaded baseball necklaces – These come in multiple size options and tons of different colors.
• braided rope necklaces – These also come in lot of color options.
• initial letter baseball pendent necklace – They offer baseball themed letters A-Z.
• Joshua 1:9 bracelet
• leather baseball charm bracelet
• baseball “drip” jewelry display stand

Decor

Add some baseball bling to their bedroom or man cave with these decor options.

• neon baseball light
• baseball lamp
• baseball holder – Display special baseballs with this resin glove baseball holder or this wooden baseball bats holder.
• vintage metal “baseball players only” sign
• baseball bedding set
• round baseball rug

Snacks

Snacks can make a fun baseball gift idea on their own or give them along with something else to make your gift extra nice.

• Big League Chew gum – This variety pack of flavors is a lot of fun.
• sunflower seeds – The 3 most popular brands of sunflower seeds with baseball players are David, Biggs, and Smackin’.
• popcorn balls
• baseball ring pops

Other Fun Gifts for Baseball Players

Here are a few more gift ideas that might be a little unexpected, but will still be a bit hit (pun intended).

• light up baseball – Have fun even after the sun goes down.
• baseball themed vinyl stickers – for water bottles and more
• blitz ball set – Mix up the baseball backyard fun and try blitz ball.
• water baseball glove & ball set
• baseball bandaids

Need even more inspiration?

• Easy and Simple Baseball Birthday Party – Throw your player a party with these ideas.
• 15 Subscription Boxes For Men Your Man Will Love from The Humbled Homemaker
• All of the items in this post, plus more can be found on this Amazon list.
• Easy Freezer Meals with Printable Grocery List – Fill your freezer to help you get through the busy baseball season.

I would love to hear what you think is missing from this list. Leave me a comment with your favorite gifts for baseball players!

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