Stocking stuffer ideas that don't end up in a drawer
A handmade leather ball for playing catch, no glove needed. It comes out of the stocking and goes straight across the room.
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The best stocking stuffer ideas are small things that get used, and a Yardball gets used before the wrapping paper is cleared. It's a handmade leather ball for playing catch bare-handed. It's bigger than a baseball and smaller than a softball, so it drops right into a stocking.
It's a practical stocking stuffer for men, dads, teens, and anyone who'd rather be outside. Every one is cut and hand-stitched in Kansas City from full-grain leather, and they start at $40.
Stocking stuffer picks, by whose stocking it is
Rated 4.7 out of 5 across 238 reviews
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For Dad
Glove Tan Yardball
The color of a broken-in mitt. The easy pick when you're not sure which one.
4.7 (154)
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For the one who said not to get them anything
Black Yardball
Black leather, sharp and simple. Nothing to plug in, nothing to return, and they'll still be tossing it at lunch.
5.0 (8)
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For the teen who can't sit still
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For the baseball fan
Natural Yardball
Undyed leather, nothing extra. It looks like the backyard, and it plays like one too.
4.7 (61)
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For Grandpa
Burgundy Yardball
Rich burgundy leather. Good on a bookshelf, better in the yard with the grandkids.
5.0 (7)
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For the one with a nickname
Custom Yardball
Build it in the Yardlab. Pick the leather and the thread, then press a name or an inside joke into it.
4.9 (8)
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Why a ball makes a practical stocking stuffer
Most stocking stuffers get a smile and then get lost. A ball gets a smile and then gets thrown. Somebody pulls it out of the toe, tosses it across the room, and suddenly the morning has a game of catch in it. That's the test for practical stocking stuffers: small, useful, and still around after the holidays wrap up.
No glove needed, nothing to plug in, nothing to assemble. Just a ball and somebody to throw it to.
Stocking stuffer ideas for men and dads
Men are famously hard to shop for, and the stocking is where it shows. A Yardball is one of the stocking stuffer ideas for men that actually gets used: it sits on the desk, rides in the truck, and comes out whenever there's a kid, a neighbor, or a brother-in-law around. The Glove Tan is the classic, and the Black suits the one who likes things simple.
Stocking stuffers for teens who can't sit still
Teens have plenty of screens. A ball gives their hands something else to do. It's soft enough for bare hands, so there's no glove to dig out of the garage, and it's easy to bring to the park. The Navy is a good place to start.
Baseball stocking stuffers for the fan in the family
If they already own the jersey and the cap, give them something to play with. A Yardball isn't a baseball. It's a leather ball made for playing catch without a glove, so the fan in the family can play catch with anybody, on any lawn. For more ideas, see the baseball gift ideas hub.
Limited releases in stock
Small runs that come and go. Whatever shows up here is in stock today, and it makes for a stocking nobody else could have filled.
Small stuff to fill the rest of the stocking
A ball takes up the toe. The rest is up to you: a pack of Big League Chew, a bag of sunflower seeds, a wool drink sweater, or a wooden ring stand to keep the ball on the shelf between catches. Want it to be one of a kind? Build one in the Yardlab with a name pressed into the leather.
More ways to look
New to all this? Start with what a Yardball is. Heading to a gift swap? See white elephant gifts. Shopping for a team or a whole office? Try custom and team gifts or corporate gifts. Browse the best sellers, read the FAQ, or check returns and refunds.
Small stuff for the rest of the stocking
Common questions
What are good stocking stuffer ideas for men?
Things they'll actually pick up again. A Yardball is a handmade leather ball for playing catch bare-handed, so it ends up on the desk, in the truck, or out in the yard instead of in a drawer. Add a pack of Big League Chew and a bag of sunflower seeds and the stocking's done.
What makes a practical stocking stuffer?
It's small, it gets used, and it doesn't need batteries or a charger. A ball you can play catch with checks all three. It needs one other person and a little room, and that's it.
Will a Yardball fit in a stocking?
Yes. It's bigger than a baseball and smaller than a softball, so it fits in most stockings, usually right down in the toe. See what a Yardball is for the full size story.
What's a good stocking stuffer for a baseball fan?
Something that gets them playing catch, not just watching. A Yardball is made for an easy game of catch with no glove, and the baseball gift ideas hub has more picks for the fan in the family.
How much should a stocking stuffer cost?
That's up to you. Yardballs start at $40, which puts one on the bigger end of a stocking. For something smaller, the snacks and the drink sweater fit right alongside it, or tuck in a Yardball gift card and let them pick.
Is it okay to toss a Yardball indoors?
It's softer than a baseball and made for bare hands, so a gentle toss across the living room is what it's for. Keep an eye on the tree and the good lamp.
Is a Yardball a baseball?
No. It's a leather ball made for playing catch bare-handed, bigger and softer than a baseball, and it isn't meant to be hit with a bat. The rest of the answers live on the FAQ.
Still deciding?
When in doubt, start with the Glove Tan. It's the one that goes with every stocking.
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