BRUCE BOLT, an Austin-based sports brand, has unveiled the Fernando Tatis Jr. Signature Series, a limited-edition lineup of batting gloves and protective equipment co-created with the San Diego Padres star. Serving as Tatis' first collaboration, members of the BOLT Nation Pro club can receive early access beginning November 17 at 2 p.m. CST, with the collection opening to all shoppers on November 19 at 6 p.m. CST.
The drop features short and long-cuff batting gloves for a premium feel and added wrist support, along with a leg guard, a sliding mitt, and an elbow guard.
"Collaborating with Fernando was truly incredible, not just because we created an amazing collection, but because I had the privilege of traveling with him to the Dominican Republic and witnessing firsthand the world that shaped him. Seeing how deeply baseball, in its purest form, resonates with the kids, parents, and entire community was profoundly moving. I felt honored to help Fernando bring that raw energy and vibrant spirit to life in our designs [...]," said Bear Mayer, BRUCE BOLT Founder and CEO.
Image Credit: BRUCE BOLT
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- Athlete-led Product Collaborations
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