The holidays are here, so we figured it was time to open up the Black Baseball Mixtape (BBM) Clubhouse. We scoured the internet for the gear, apparel, snacks, and other gifts that our community should have on their radar. Some are made specifically for the game, others bring flavor from the world around it, and some are just dope. We’ll always show love to the brands that have helped build the BBM community. So whether you’re shopping for the baseball player in your life, or treating yourself because you deserve something nice, we’ve got a few ideas for you. Check out the guide and support the companies that have you and our community at heart. Happy holidays from the Black Baseball Mixtape!
Numbers Game Scorecards
If you’ve been listening to the Black Baseball Mixtape or the “In The Booth” podcast, you’ll know that Numbers Game Scorecards has been a proud supporter for a minute. Numbers Game provides high-quality and easy to carry baseball scorecards and scorebooks that you can take your next game in style. Plus, if you pick up the Black Baseball Mixtape branded scorecard, you’ll have a one-of-a-kind way to keep track of a game!
Website: https://www.numbersgame.co/
Promo code BLACKBASEBALLMIXTAPE at checkout for a discount off your order!
STEELO.
Baseball has always had its own style, and Steelo Sports is making sure the next generation keeps that tradition alive. This Black-owned baseball brand brings performance, personality, and a little hip-hop culture to the diamond, with premium gloves, bats, batting gloves, and gear for players who want to stand out. As a longtime supporter of the Black Baseball Mixtape, Steelo has consistently shown love to the culture. Now it’s your turn to show some love back! Whether you’re shopping for the serious ballplayer or somebody who just appreciates a little swagger with their swing, Steelo has you covered.
Website: https://www.steelosports.com/
Yardball
The idea behind Yardball is genius. It’s a baseball, wrapped in leather, so that you can play catch barehanded. And while the size may seem random at first, finding a way to play catch safely shouldn’t be a problem. There’s some fascinating color combinations too so it’s easy to gift multiple Yardballs as the perfect gift set. As the website says, Yardball is “bigger than a baseball, smaller than a softball and softer than both.”
Website: https://www.yardball.com/
Discount Code: BBMholiday10
Teambrown Apparel
Baseball history looks good on everybody, and Teambrown Apparel brings the game’s greatest stories directly to your wardrobe. Their Negro Leagues Collection, officially licensed through the Negro Leagues Baseball Museum, celebrates the legendary teams and players who helped shape the game, from the Kansas City Monarchs to the Homestead Grays. With tees, hoodies, and more, it’s a chance to rep the history, honor the legacy, and give the baseball fan in your life something with a little more meaning than another team logo. Check out the Crown Collection Sweatshirt.
Website: https://teambrownapparel.com/
Bifties
Bifties makes gift-giving feel good in more ways than one. This Black-owned gifting company curates boxes packed with products from Black-owned businesses, giving you a chance to discover new favorites while putting some money back into the community. Bifties (short for Black + Gifties) was founded by Constance Panton in 2016 with the mission of supporting black-owned brands. We recommend you check out the 12 Days of Bifts Advent Calendar!
Website: https://bifties.com/
The Players Alliance
Our longtime podcast partners, The The Players Alliance, is a non-profit organization founded by current and former professional baseball and softball players. Their mission is to make the game more accessible and equitable for youth across the U.S. Their focus on minority and underserved communities aligns with the mission of the Black Baseball Mixtape. Supporting their gift shop helps to grows the game at every level.
Website: https://www.playersalliance.org
Diamond Culture Co.
Diamond Culture Co. was founded on the belief that baseball and softball are more than the game. It’s about the people, the experiences, the sacrifices, and the culture that bring athletes together. Founded by a former collegiate baseball player, Diamond Culture Co. was created from direct experience. There premium batting gloves are developed with careful attention to fit, feel, and functionality — and they look damn good.
Website: https://diamondcultureco.myshopify.com/
Discount Code: BLACKBASEBALLMIXTAP
Minority Prospect Store
The flagship shop for Minority Prospects — a premier grassroots organization and digital media platform dedicated to promoting, educating, and providing maximum exposure for minority baseball and softball student-athletes worldwide. The platform operates as a crucial pipeline, bridging talented youth, high school, and college players with Major League Baseball (MLB) scouts and collegiate programs.
Website: https://www.minorityprospectstore.com/home
Rebellion Harvest: Sunflower Seeds
Looking for the best sunflower seeds? Buy from Rebellion Harvest for snacks bursting with flavor and health benefits. Perfect for any time of day! With flavors like Lemon Pepper Wet, Exotic Ranch, Cracked Pepper, and Off the Grill, you can’t strike out with this flavorful snack. Rebellion Harvest is culture in a nutshell.
Website: https://rebellionharvest.com/
At the Black Baseball Mixtape, we value community and appreciate our partners. While shopping our gift guide, know that you are not only getting excellent products, but you are also supporting the growth and diversity of baseball at every level.