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CHASE YOUR DREAMS - #003 - Dustin & Kayden Rhoades and Ability Tech

Posted on October 20 2022

CHASE YOUR DREAMS - #003 - Dustin & Kayden Rhoades and Ability Tech
Photo credit:  Rich Sugg, Kansas City Star CHASE YOUR DREAMS #003 - DUSTIN & KAYDEN RHOADES and ABILITY TECH Kayden plays in the Miracle League of Sioux City, Iowa. On game...

CHASE YOUR DREAMS #002 - Kevin Negaard and Wanna Have A Catch?

Posted on September 29 2022

CHASE YOUR DREAMS #002 - Kevin Negaard and Wanna Have A Catch?
CHASE YOUR DREAMS #002 - KEVIN NEGAARD and WANNA HAVE A CATCH? On January 18, 2022, Kevin Negaard played catch with his dad, Stanley. It was Kevin’s 60th birthday, and it...

Chase Your Dreams #001 - Tony Lewis and the GRBL

Posted on September 14 2022

Chase Your Dreams #001 - Tony Lewis and the GRBL
Picture:  Tony Lewis (left) with author and fellow GRBL baseball player, Ethan D. Bryan. CHASE YOUR DREAMS #001 - TONY LEWIS and The Grip 'N' Rip Baseball League Every time...

Gripped.

Posted on May 04 2022

Gripped.
G R I P P E D. by nathan rueckertWood bats are often taped by ballplayers to give them a better grip on the handle. The tape gives them more...

A Viral Moment

Posted on March 09 2022

A Viral Moment
Last Friday, my Facebook post went viral with nearly 3 million views in less than a week.  Here are my reflections on the timing of it all and why I think God cracked the algorithm.

The story behind "The Viking" project

Posted on March 01 2022

The story behind
Jere Ohme was a 1968 graduate of Augustana College in Sioux Falls, SD and played baseball for the Vikings during his time in college.  He went on to serve our country...

The Chase Your Dreams Project

Posted on February 18 2022

The Chase Your Dreams Project
We are launching a project titled "Chase Your Dreams" and I'd love to share with you the inspiration behind it.

Pocket Hearts & Crosses - Meet the Makers

Posted on February 02 2022

Pocket Hearts & Crosses - Meet the Makers
I wanted to take some time to highlight the amazing makers behind our very popular wood pocket hearts and crosses made from vintage baseball bats. I previously featured their work...

“Brokenhearted" - the story behind this tattered art

Posted on November 30 2021

“Brokenhearted
This new print titled "Brokenhearted" involves a couple from South Dakota who have experienced unimaginable brokenness through the loss of their firstborn son.  Through their own personal grief journey, they are now helping other families through a non-profit retreat center that they now operate.  Click to read more about the story behind the art and how you can help.

Something new from something old.

Posted on November 14 2021

Something new from something old.
We partnered with a master wood craftsman to turn 10 vintage broken baseball bats into beautiful new creations.

19 years and 11 months.

Posted on September 11 2021

19 years and 11 months.
19 years and 11 months ago. That’s when God placed in my heart this idea to tear apart a few old baseballs and craft them into an American flag. And...

6th Annual Christmas Ornament - “Play Ball”

Posted on June 29 2020

6th Annual Christmas Ornament - “Play Ball”
Here’s the story behind our 6th annual limited edition Christmas ornament.

New Product Alert - Toilet Paper Diamonds, #ed / 200

Posted on March 31 2020

New Product Alert - Toilet Paper Diamonds, #ed / 200
New Product Launch - Toilet Paper Diamonds!

From White to Waterlogged

Posted on March 08 2020

From White to Waterlogged
Every season, a baseball goes from white to waterlogged.  And its a beautiful journey.

Baseball Bat Collaboration Product Launch!

Posted on February 09 2020

Baseball Bat Collaboration Product Launch!
Baseball Collaboration Launch! I told you this year I'd be introducing you to some awesome baseball makers. I want to offer my email list exclusive access to the launch of...

LOVE

Posted on January 27 2020

LOVE
Love. It's a word that's thrown around in many different ways.  I love my wife, her amazing cooking and how she pours herself into raising our 3 beautiful girls.  I love Lake Michigan sunsets...

Baseball Seams Co. 2019 Recap

Posted on January 14 2020

Baseball Seams Co. 2019 Recap
Our "Top 10 Plays" of 2019. Before we get too far ahead of ourselves in 2020, I thought it would be fun to take a look back on this past...

Shipping costs just struck out looking.

Posted on August 07 2019

Shipping costs just struck out looking.
We recently polled our customers about our shipping charges and surprised by the response.

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