7 Nike gift ideas for baseball players

Whether they're trying out for their first-ever baseball team, playing at a high level or cheering as an avid fan, the baseball lover in your life can benefit from a high-performance piece of Nike baseball equipment or apparel.

These top Nike gifts were curated with baseball fans and athletes in mind. Check out seven baseball gift ideas below and find something special that will level up your loved one's next baseball season.

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Nike baseball boots or turf shoes are a must-have for baseball players. With a sneaker-like feel and the top-notch performance benefits of a boot—like durable metal studs or rubber pegs for traction, responsive foam cushioning and breathable mesh uppers—Nike baseball footwear will keep the player in your life supported from the ground up during games and training sessions. They're lightweight, so players' feet aren't weighed down, helping to maximise speed on the field and base paths.

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Once a player finds a baseball mitt they love, they can wear it for years. Nike baseball mitts are built with soft leather that's easy to break in, sheepskin on the palm and strap for comfort and impact absorption, an adjustable strap for a personalised fit and durable laces that will last game after game.

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If you know the baseball player in your life already has a beloved mitt, pick out a pair of batting gloves for them. Nike batting gloves are built with palm designs that maximise comfort and bat control at the plate. The backs of the gloves are designed to minimise uncomfortable bunching, the materials are durable, and, perhaps best of all, they're machine washable.

Polarised lenses help minimise glare from the sun, and a pair of polarised sport sunglasses will make it easier for baseball players to pick out the pearl on even the brightest summer game day. Nike baseball sunglasses are made with ventilated rubber nose pads that stay comfortable without letting sweat pool up, and durable, no-screw hinges help keep the glasses tight on a player's face.

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Even in warm climates, early- and late-season training sessions can be downright frigid. Help baseball players keep their head in the game—and their upper bodies warm—with a Nike baseball hoodie.

These hoodies have ample room in the shoulders for maximum movement, plus ribbed details on the waist and wrists to keep the hoodie in place during play. With smooth, warm fabrics, a new Nike baseball hoodie is sure to become a staple in your loved one's baseball wardrobe.

If you need to find a perfect gift for a gritty player who crowds the plate a bit, help them armour up the way the pros do—get them elbow and leg guards. They're lightweight and low-profile to avoid getting in the way of swinging motions. They offer protection, so players can stay aggressive up at bat and on the base paths.

Baseball players have a lot of gear and it's bound to get dirty. Help them keep their sweaty sport gear, baseball bats, balls and boots organised with a baseball bag. These bags are often built with pockets designed for separating muddy boots from other items, and they feature bat sleeves along the sides.

A hook on a baseball bag makes it easy to hang on a fence, which allows for easy loading and unloading at training, while keeping the bag off the infield dirt. If placed on the ground, a waterproof bottom keeps the gear from getting wet on soggy grass or dugout puddles.

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For baseball lovers who enjoy cheering as much as they love playing, fuel their team pride with a piece of Nike fan gear. From Major League Baseball jerseys made from breathable materials to budget-friendly gear and accessories like slides and baseball caps, there's a Nike fan-gear item that the baseball fan in your life will proudly wear on game day.

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Words by Greg Presto