Baseball gift ideas for the fan who has everything
They have the jersey. They have the hat. Give them a reason to go outside and have a catch.
Pick the ball- Ships same day before 1 PM Central
- Free ground shipping over $99
- Hand-stitched in Kansas City
The best gifts for baseball fans are the ones that get used. A Yardball is a handmade leather ball built for playing catch with bare hands. It is bigger than a baseball, smaller than a softball, and softer than both, so nobody needs a glove and nobody gets stung.
Every one is cut and hand-stitched in Kansas City from full-grain harness leather. They start at $40, they break in the more you throw them, and they look good on a desk between games. That makes it an easy baseball gift for a dad, a coach, a kid, or anyone who already owns the jersey.
Baseball gifts, by who you're buying for
Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 225 reviews
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For the dad who taught you to throw
Glove Tan Yardball
The color of a broken-in mitt. It smells like one too. The baseball gift most people pick for dad.
4.7 (148)
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For the purist
Natural Yardball
Undyed leather that starts pale and darkens with every catch, the way a glove does.
4.7 (56)
$40 See the ball -
For the one who dresses sharp
Black Yardball
Black leather. Looks right on a bookshelf and better in the yard.
5.0 (6)
$40 See the ball -
For the fan whose team wears blue
Navy Yardball
Deep navy leather. Pick the thread to match the jersey.
$40 See the ball -
For the kid learning to catch
Burgundy Yardball
Soft enough for a first catch in the driveway. Tough enough for the thousandth.
5.0 (7)
$40 See the ball -
For the coach, or the whole team
Custom Yardball
Build one in the Yardlab. Pick the leather and the stitching, add a name, a number, or a season.
4.9 (8)
$50 See the ballBuild yours
Why it works as a baseball gift
Most baseball gifts sit on a shelf. This one leaves the house. It gives two people something to do for twenty minutes, which is most of what anyone loves about the game in the first place.
No glove means no excuses. It lives in a car door, a desk drawer, or a backpack, and it comes out at tailgates, cookouts, and lunch breaks.
Out now, in small batches
Limited releases in leathers and themes we make once. Whatever is here is what is in stock today.
What they are getting
| Size | Bigger than a baseball, smaller than a softball |
|---|---|
| Feel | Soft enough to catch bare-handed, with enough weight to throw true |
| Leather | Full-grain harness leather that breaks in with use |
| Made | Cut and hand-stitched in Kansas City |
| Price | From $40. Custom and limited releases run a little more |
New to it? Start with what a Yardball is.
Baseball gifts for dad
Dad has the hat and the jersey. What he usually does not have is someone to throw with and a ball that does not need two gloves. For Father's Day or a birthday, the Glove Tan is the easy call. It looks like the mitt he grew up with.
Gifts for a baseball coach, or the whole team
At the end of the season, a custom ball with the team name and the year beats another gift card. Build one in the Yardlab. Twelve or more with a name or logo is a custom order, and custom branded Yardballs explains how it works and how long it takes.
Baseball Christmas gifts and stocking stuffers
It fits in a stocking, it needs no batteries, and it gets used on Christmas afternoon when everyone needs to go outside. Order 7 to 10 days ahead and it is there in time.
More ways to look
See the best sellers, browse the limited releases, or read the FAQ.
Common questions
What is a good gift for a baseball fan who has everything?
Something they will use and do not already own. A Yardball is a handmade leather ball for playing catch with bare hands, so it is not memorabilia and it is not gear. It is a reason to go outside for twenty minutes. They start at $40.
Is a Yardball a baseball?
No. It is a leather ball made for playing catch. It is bigger and softer than a baseball, and you should not hit it with a bat. Think of it as the ball and the glove in one. There is more on the What is a Yardball page.
What is a good baseball gift for dad?
The Glove Tan Yardball. It is the color of a broken-in mitt, and it comes with an obvious next step, which is a catch in the yard. It works for Father's Day, a birthday, or Christmas.
What is a good gift for a baseball coach or a whole team?
A custom ball. Build a single one in the Yardlab with a name, a number, or a season on it. For 12 or more with a team name or logo, see custom branded Yardballs.
Is it a good baseball gift for kids?
Yes. It is soft enough for a kid learning to catch and substantial enough for the adult throwing it back. We say six to sixty, and plenty of people on both sides of that.
How fast does it ship?
Most in-stock orders placed before 1:00 PM Central, Monday through Friday, ship the same business day from Kansas City. Orders placed later, or over the weekend, ship the next business day. For a holiday or a birthday, order 7 to 10 days ahead to be safe. Custom balls built in the Yardlab are made to order and can take 7 to 14 days to ship.
Can I return it if they already have one?
Yes. See returns and refunds for how it works. More answers are on the FAQ.
Still deciding?
Most people start with the Glove Tan. It is the one that looks like the mitt he grew up with.
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