Baseball is a seasonal business. Every league wants its uniforms before opening day, and most of them decide late. The dealers who do well are the ones who plan backwards from that date and make ordering easy for their clubs.
This guide walks through how to plan a baseball season as a dealer: when to start, which styles to offer, how to collect sizes and names, and how to make next season’s reorder a five-minute job.
Work back from opening day
Start with the date your teams need their uniforms and count backwards. With FJ Sportswear the production steps look like this:
| Step | Time to allow |
|---|---|
| Designs agreed with each team and sent to us | Depends on your clubs |
| First reply from us | Within 12 hours (Monday to Saturday) |
| Pricing and a free mockup for each design | Sent after we review your designs |
| Paid sample, if you want one | About 3 weeks |
| Bulk production after approval | 3–4 weeks, depending on quantity |
| Courier shipping by FedEx, DHL or UPS | Add transit time to your country |
Add the steps up and you can see why it pays to start early. As a planning rule, give yourself at least two months before opening day if you want a sample first, and more if your clubs are slow to approve designs. Rush orders are sometimes possible, but always check before you promise a date to a customer.
Offer the right jersey style for each customer
Different teams want different looks and budgets. A simple menu of styles makes it easier for your customers to choose:
- Full-button jerseys for the classic baseball look that most adult and travel teams expect.
- Two-button jerseys that pull on quickly, a popular choice for younger players and casual leagues.
- Crew and V-neck jerseys for a simple, low-cost option for practice, tournaments or fan wear.
- Premium mesh jerseys with mesh underarms and a mesh back, for teams that play in hot weather.
Our baseball jerseys are made in 100% polyester Speedo fabric in 160 or 200 GSM, with piping, pinstripes and pant stripes available on request.
Sell the whole kit, not just the jersey
Every extra piece on the order adds value for your customer and for you. Most baseball programmes also need:
- Baseball pants in 280 GSM Speedo polyester
- Cage jackets for warm-ups and batting practice, in micro-stretch or waterproof polyester
- Softball uniforms and visors for the softball side of the club
- Hats, socks and bags to round out the order
Customers can also order single items. If a team only needs new jerseys this year, that is fine: the minimum is 10 pieces per design.
Collect sizes, names and numbers the easy way
Most order mistakes start with messy information. Give every team the same simple spreadsheet with one row per player: name on the back, number, jersey size and pants size. Ask for it at the same time as the design, not after.
Once your order is confirmed, we send our size charts so your teams can check their sizes before production starts.
Make next season’s reorder painless
The easiest sale you will make is the reorder. Keep a simple record for every team: the design name or reference from your last order, the colours, and the size breakdown. When the team comes back, send us the same design with the new quantities and any new names and numbers.
Have it packed ready to hand out
A league order for many teams is hard work to sort on arrival. We can pack league orders separately by team, so each club’s uniforms are ready to deliver. If you sell under your own brand, add woven or printed labels, hang tags and custom poly bags.
Checklist before you send a baseball order
- Design, colours and logos for every team
- Style chosen for jerseys and pants
- Player names, numbers and sizes in one sheet per team
- Sample needed or straight to bulk
- Labels and packaging you want
- The date each team needs its uniforms
Ready to plan your season? See our wholesale baseball uniforms line sheet, or send everything in one bulk quote request.
Frequently asked questions
How early should I order baseball uniforms for a new season?
Allow about 3 weeks for a paid sample and 3–4 weeks for bulk after approval, plus shipping time. Starting at least two months before opening day gives you room for approvals.
Can I order baseball jerseys without pants?
Yes. You can order single items such as jerseys, pants or cage jackets, from 10 pieces per design.
Can each team in a league be packed separately?
Yes. We can pack league orders separately by team.