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Dive into the world of baseball with the Plate Crate blog, where you can swing for the fences with the latest news, all while getting the inside scoop on player profiles, training tips, and more!

Batting Drills for Youth Baseball
Batting Drills for Youth Baseball

At a Glance: Youth baseball drills help players develop essential hitting skills through focused, repetitive practice that builds muscle memory and proper swing mechanics. Using...

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Putting Together a Baseball Gift Bag
Putting Together a Baseball Gift Bag

At a Glance: The key to creating memorable baseball gift bags is selecting age-appropriate items that match the player's position and skill level. Plate Crate offers a variety o...

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Best Baseball Drip Shorts of 2025
Best Baseball Drip Shorts of 2025

At a Glance: Plate Crate's 2025 baseball shorts collection features one-of-a-kind designs ranging from tropical summer vibes to Southwestern patterns. Each pair combines bold, c...

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Best Baseball Apparel Brands

At a Glance: Baseball clothing brands range from large athletic retailers to specialized lifestyle brands that focus on baseball culture. While athletic brands offer high-perfor...

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Best Baseball Tees of 2025

At a Glance: Plate Crate's 2025 t-shirt collection showcases bold, creative designs that capture the energy and excitement of youth baseball culture, from retro gaming-inspired...

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Gift Ideas for Baseball Players
Gift Ideas for Baseball Players

Finding the best gift for a young baseball player doesn't have to be a guessing game. Young athletes of all ages and skill levels appreciate gifts that help them improve their g...

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Baseball T-Shirt Designs: The Plate Crate Way
Baseball T-Shirt Designs: The Plate Crate Way

At a Glance: Baseball t-shirt designs have evolved from simple athletic gear into expressive apparel that celebrates the energy, creativity, and community of the game. At Plate ...

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Baseball Drills for 10-Year-Olds

At a Glance: Ten-year-old baseball players are ready to move beyond basic skills and start building the proper mechanics that will carry them through their baseball careers. The...

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Outfield Drills for Baseball

At a Glance: The best baseball outfield drills combine footwork and agility work with hitting-focused practice. Quick feet and sharp movement help outfielders cover more ground,...

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Baseball Drip Ideas
Baseball Drip Ideas

At a Glance: Baseball swag has come a long way. What used to be just on-field necessities has branched out into everyday wear. Today, tees, hoodies, and baseball shirts aren’t j...

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Types of Baseball Hats: Styles and Features
Types of Baseball Hats: Styles and Features

At a Glance: Baseball hats come in several different styles, including fitted caps, adjustable strap options like snapback hats and strapback hats, breathable trucker caps with ...

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Indoor Baseball Drills for Youth Players

At a Glance: Indoor baseball training is essential for year-round player development and can be accomplished through specific drills focusing on fundamental skills. With the rig...

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