Baseball & Softball Coach Gifts
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Baseball coach gifts they'll actually use
The best baseball coach gifts are the things a coach goes through every season: a fungo for infield and outfield work, baseballs and something to haul them in, sunglasses for long tournament days, and a hat they'll wear to every game. That's what this page is built around, for baseball and softball coaches alike, with fast and free shipping on every order. And if the price drops at Better Baseball before Christmas, we'll match it.
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Start with what they use at every practice
A plaque is nice. A coach will get far more out of something that comes to the field with them twice a week.
- A fungo bat: the long, light bat coaches use to hit grounders and fly balls in practice. The B45 birch fungo is our best-selling fungo over the past year, and the Mizuno Pro 37 Inch Fungo has sold the most this fall.
- Something to haul the balls: the batting practice ball cart rolls a basket of baseballs or softballs out to the mound on big wheels, and the Mizuno Elite Coach's Bucket has a padded lid that doubles as a dugout seat, plus a pocket for lineup cards.
- Game-day tools: a Rawlings mechanical pitch counter for keeping pitch counts straight, a scorebook or a set of lineup cards.
The coach gifts selling fastest
- The big team gift: the Pitcher's Pocket Pro 9-hole pitching net, the best-selling product on this page over the past year. It ships fully assembled, carries a five-year frame warranty, and the legs come off for storage. If the whole team is chipping in, this is the one.
- Sunglasses for the coaching box: the VELO Changeup Gen 2 was the most-ordered pair of sunglasses on this page last holiday. Full UV protection, and a hard case comes in the box.
- A hat they'll wear: our own Better Baseball rope snapbacks, like the Ballplayer and Peach Cream, lead this page's hat sales. They're snapbacks, so you don't need to know anyone's hat size.
- For the coach who has everything: a Better Baseball gift card, the most-bought item on this page last November and December. You pick the amount, add your own message, and it never expires.
Make it personal: engrave a fungo
Looking for a personalized baseball coach gift? Every fungo bat on this page has an engraving option on its product page, on the barrel or the handle depending on the bat. Add the coach's name, the team name and the season, or a short thank-you from the players. That's a thank-you that goes to practice with them.
Order early. Your price is protected.
Whether it's for the end-of-season party or under the tree, you don't have to wait for a sale. Our Holiday Best Price Guarantee covers you: if the price drops at Better Baseball on anything bought from 11/1 to 12/25, we'll match it.
Picking a fungo or sunglasses for someone else is tricky. Call our experts at (800) 997-4233 or chat with us, and they'll help you choose. And if your coach already has one, new and unused gear comes back free for 365 days, so it's an easy swap after the holidays.
Common questions
What is a good gift for a baseball coach?
Something they'll use every practice: a fungo bat, a ball cart or coach's bucket, a pitch counter, sunglasses or a hat. The best sellers on this page are the Pitcher's Pocket Pro pitching net and the Better Baseball gift card.
What does every baseball coach need?
A fungo for hitting grounders and fly balls, plenty of baseballs and something to carry them, a scorebook and lineup cards, and a pitch counter if the league tracks pitch counts. Good sunglasses and a hat make long tournament weekends easier.
What is an appropriate amount to spend on a coach's gift?
There's no rule. Many teams pool their money so the coach gets one gift they'll really use, like a pitching net or an engraved fungo, instead of a stack of small ones. The price buttons at the top of this page let you shop by budget.
What are good softball coach gifts?
The same things that work for baseball coaches: a fungo, a ball cart or bucket, a pitch counter, sunglasses and a hat. The ball cart and the Rawlings pitch counter on this page are made for both baseball and softball.
Can I get a personalized gift for a baseball coach?
Yes. Every fungo bat on this page can be engraved with the coach's name, the team or a short message. Look for the engraving option on the product page.
What do you get a coach who already has everything?
A Better Baseball gift card. They pick exactly what they need, you choose the amount and the message, and it never expires.
Is it better to wait for a sale?
You don't need to. Buy whenever it suits you, and if the price drops at Better Baseball between 11/1 and 12/25, our Holiday Best Price Guarantee matches it.
What if the coach already owns it?
No problem. New, unused gear can be returned free for 365 days, so a second fungo or an extra pair of sunglasses is easy to swap after the season.
