Sunday, May 22, 2011

The 7 Top Baseball Equipment Brands

By Thomas Wilson


When investing in baseball workouts or training products it is worthwhile to take all of the different top manufacturers into consideration before making your final decision. This can help to make sure that you're not only getting the best quality product, but on top of that the very best value for your money. With that in mind, the following is my list of the best baseball supplies brand names that you ought to look into when purchasing new supplies. Please be aware that this is only a small sample of my favorite companies, which when you put the time, it is best to look at a few more besides those found on this list.

Wilson: Created in 1916 by Thomas Wilson, Wilson Sporting Goods Company is based in Chicago, IL. It is the owner of the DeMarini brand name most commonly known for its baseball bats and Wilson is owned by Amer Sports, based out of Finland. Active MLB players sponsored by Wilson include Ivan Rodriguez, Evan Longoria, Hanley Ramirez, and David Wright.

Easton: Started in 1922 by Doug Easton, Easton Sports is based in Van Nuys, CA. Its principal contributions to the baseball world are its excellent headwear as well as baseball bats. Current major league baseball players sponsored by Easton include Andre Eithier, Jason Bay, David Ortiz, and Carlos Pea.

Hillerich & Bradsby: Headquartered in Louisville, KY, Hillerich & Bradsby is best known for its Louisville Slugger baseball bats. H&B also makes baseball gloves and various other sports gear under the PowerBilt label. Reported by Louisville Slugger's official website, 60% of MLB players swing their bats. Some of those players include Dustin Pedroia, Dan Uggla, Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez.

Rawlings: Owned by Jarden Corp., Rawlings is based in St. Louis, MO. Best known for its baseball gloves and baseballs, Rawlings has been the official supplier of baseballs to the major leagues since 1977. Rawlings also is the creator of the MLB Gold Glove Award. Some current professional baseball players that use Rawlings products include Albert Pujols, Johan Santana, Chase Utley, and Adrian Gonzalez.

Mizuno: Founded in 1906 by Rihachi and Rizo Mizuno, Mizuno Corp. is a Japanese sports company that makes a wide range of sports equipment and sportswear. Some some current major league baseball players that are sponsored by Mizuno include Chipper Jones, Andrew McCutchen, Brian McCann, and Ichiro Suzuki.

Under Armour: Started by University of Maryland students Kevin Plank and Jordan Lindgren out of Plank's grandmother's basement, Under Armour is now one of the leading manufacturers in the sports world. Besides their well-known shirts, Under Armour also makes batting gloves, cleats, and baseball pants. Some current players sponsored by Under Armour include Buster Posey, Matt Wieters, Clayton Kershaw, and Bryce Harper.

Nike: Based around Beaverton, OR, Nike's key contributions to the baseball world include sportswear, batting gloves, and cleats. Some some current MLB players sponsored by Nike include Derrek Lee, Robinson Cano, CC Sabathia, and Jimmy Rollins.




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