CARY, N.C. – USA Baseball and USA Baseball Sports Properties within LEARFIELD today announced an exclusive multi-year relationship with Balfour & Co., one of the oldest and largest distributors of commemorative jewelry and recognition products in the country. The three-year agreement makes Balfour & Co. the Official Championship Ring Supplier of all six USA Baseball national teams, as well as the official supplier of medals for USA Baseball events.
Through this relationship, Balfour & Co. will supply medals for the USA Baseball Futures Invitational, the National Team Championships, and the National Team Identification Series (NTIS) Champions Cup. Balfour & Co. will also be a supporting sponsor of the National High School Invitational (NHSI) presented by the Greater Raleigh Sports Alliance.
"USA Baseball is excited to announce Balfour & Co. as the Official Championship Ring Supplier of our national teams,” said USA Baseball Chief Operating Officer David Perkins. "Balfour & Co. and USA Baseball have a long and impactful history. We are honored to continue to work with the leader in the field of championship and recognition products."
“We look forward to growing our partnership with USA Baseball,” said Balfour & Co. Regional Representative Jason Cline. “This expanded relationship will provide numerous ways for USA Baseball to recognize the achievements of excellence and hard work by its players and coaches throughout the year.”
In addition to designing and creating custom championship rings and medals for USA Baseball national teams and events, Balfour & Co. and USA Baseball will work together to offer a commemorative ring opportunity for event participants. Teams and players will be able to order a commemorative first, second, or third place ring, as well as a participation ring, after competing at a USA Baseball event.
Founded in 1913, Balfour & Co. has grown into a leading manufacturer of class rings, championship rings and jewelry, and other recognition products in the nation. It has made numerous World Series, Super Bowl, NCAA College World Series, and State Championship rings for teams and programs throughout the country over its 109-year history. To learn more, visit Balfour.com.
Launched in 2020, USA Baseball Sports Properties within LEARFIELD is dedicated to representing USA Baseball by developing and managing sponsor relationships with brands looking to align with USA Baseball and its events and programming.
