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Tips, gear guides, snack picks, and the players who make this game great.

Welcome to The Dugout — your go-to source for youth baseball and softball gift ideas, player features, and game day tips. Whether you’re shopping for a team, looking for end-of-season inspiration, or just want to learn how the best youth athletes #REPtheBox, this is where it all comes together.
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Spotlight: A Story Worth Telling

Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

by | February 2, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Player Stories | 0 Comments

From 136 to 1: How Cason O’Brien-Cook Became the Face of BULLPEN Originals in West Texas This past summer, BULLPEN Originals kicked off our first-ever West Texas Brand Ambassador Contest, and it was nothing short of electric. 136 ballplayers across the region stepped up to #REPtheBox, rep their game, their team,...
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Glove Butter: Secret to Game-Ready Leather
BPO Shredded Beef Jerky: The Dugout MVP
The Moments Ballplayers Really Remember
Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

Glove Butter: Secret to Game-Ready Leather

by | February 10, 2026 | Behind The Box, Game Day Tips | 0 Comments

Why Every Ballplayer Needs Glove Butter in Their Bag You wouldn’t show up to a game with dead cleats, flat batting gloves, or a cracked bat. So why roll out with a stiff, dried-out glove?...
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BPO Shredded Beef Jerky: The Dugout MVP

by | February 8, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Behind The Box, Gift Guide, Seasonal Picks | 0 Comments

Why BPO Shredded Jerky Belongs in Every Baseball Dugout There’s something nostalgic about shredded beef jerky — the kind you used to beg for at the gas station as a kid. But if you’ve...
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The Moments Ballplayers Really Remember

by | February 7, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Behind The Box, Gift Guide | 0 Comments

Youth baseball and softball have a funny way of surprising you. Ask a kid what they remember most from a season, and you might expect them to talk about home runs, strikeouts, or trophies....
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Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

by | February 2, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Player Stories | 0 Comments

From 136 to 1: How Cason O’Brien-Cook Became the Face of BULLPEN Originals in West Texas This past summer, BULLPEN Originals kicked off our first-ever West Texas Brand Ambassador...
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BPO Shredded Beef Jerky: The Dugout MVP
The Moments Ballplayers Really Remember
Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

BPO Shredded Beef Jerky: The Dugout MVP

by | February 8, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Behind The Box, Gift Guide, Seasonal Picks | 0 Comments

Why BPO Shredded Jerky Belongs in Every Baseball Dugout There’s something nostalgic about shredded beef jerky — the kind you used to beg for at the gas station as a kid. But if you’ve...
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The Moments Ballplayers Really Remember

by | February 7, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Behind The Box, Gift Guide | 0 Comments

Youth baseball and softball have a funny way of surprising you. Ask a kid what they remember most from a season, and you might expect them to talk about home runs, strikeouts, or trophies....
Read More

Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

by | February 2, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Player Stories | 0 Comments

From 136 to 1: How Cason O’Brien-Cook Became the Face of BULLPEN Originals in West Texas This past summer, BULLPEN Originals kicked off our first-ever West Texas Brand Ambassador...
Read More
The Moments Ballplayers Really Remember
Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

The Moments Ballplayers Really Remember

by | February 7, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Behind The Box, Gift Guide | 0 Comments

Youth baseball and softball have a funny way of surprising you. Ask a kid what they remember most from a season, and you might expect them to talk about home runs, strikeouts, or trophies....
Read More

Brand Ambassador: Cason O’Brien-Cook

by | February 2, 2026 | #REPtheBox, Player Stories | 0 Comments

From 136 to 1: How Cason O’Brien-Cook Became the Face of BULLPEN Originals in West Texas This past summer, BULLPEN Originals kicked off our first-ever West Texas Brand Ambassador...
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