Franklin Sports® first established itself in the baseball industry 60 years ago in 1946 when Chairman, Irving Franklin, founded our company. The true leadership of Franklin Sports ® emerged in the early 80's when our first professional grade batting gloves appeared in ballparks across the country and on the hands of the finest players in Major League Baseball®.  Soon thereafter, Franklin® became the Official Batting Glove of Major League Baseball® and the sole manufacturer of Major League Baseball's Authentic Collection® - an honor which we continue to hold today. Throughout our 60 year history, Franklin® has reaffirmed its leadership position through aggressive pursuit of technologically advanced products and materials, unique performance designs, superior manufacturing and unprecedented levels of service. This directive continues to guide our approach to marketing and product development today and will into the future.

For 2008, Franklin® will continue to address player requirements at all skill levels in dramatic and responsive ways. The introduction of new, revolutionary technologies and innovative designs which exceed performance expectations of the world's finest, while satisfying the demands of the value conscious consumer, will continue to define Franklin® as the industry leader.


Franklin Exclusive Baseball Technologies
See what innovative high tech revolutionary
designs Franklin incorporates into their products.

2008 Batting Glove Line
New designs as well as Franklin classics.

2008 Batting Tees
Franklin offers a wide range of batting tees for all skill levels along with pitching machines and batting cages.

2008 Pitch Return Trainers
Featuring ball returns, catch nets, targets, backstops and innovative pitchback trainers.

2008 Fielding Glove Line
Redesigns, new designs & Franklin classics. Featuring adult, youth and specialty Franklin baseball mitts

2008 Backstops/L-Screens
Featuring ball returns, catch nets, targets, backstops and innovative pitchback trainers.

2008 Protective Eyewear Line
Franklin's Extreme Sport-Shield line features aggressive styling and a radical patent pending quick-change lens system. These sunglasses are ideal for all sports and can quickly be adapted to varying light conditions.

2008 Baseball Bat Line
Franklin's patented AVS (Anti-Vibration System) brings radical new technology and performance to the aluminum bat market. 

2008 Ball Line
Franklin showcases some of the finest baseballs, softballs and training balls in the market.

2008 Helmet Line
Baseball and teeball helmets available in senior and junior size

2008 Equipment Bag Line
All Franklin travel and equipment bags are handcrafted utilizing top quality materials.

2008 Base Set Line
Franklin offers base sets to cover all of your needs.

2008 Accessories Line
Batting, fielding, protective, clothing and umpire equipment included in this category.