Rawlings Acquires Tanner Tees

ST. LOUIS, MISSOURI (September 3, 2025) – Rawlings® announced its recent purchase of Tanner® Tees.

Rawlings called the partnership “a notable entry into the diamond sports training category by Rawlings.” Tanner Tees, founded by former baseball coach Joe Tanner in Sarasota, Florida, manufactures premium batting tees for youth, high school and collegiate programs as well as professional athletes nationwide that are regarded as the “industry standard,” according to the press release from Rawlings.

“Rawlings continues to bolster its premium product portfolio with the recent acquisition of Tanner Tees, and we’re excited to bring those items to our vast customer base comprised of athletes ranging in age and ability,” said Ron Ostrowski, President and CEO of Rawlings. “This purchase provides us a vehicle to venture into new product categories while growing our leading market share within our competitive industry.”

“Joe Tanner built the first Tanner Tee with a vision for better training products, and my brother AJ and I never imagined that what he started that day in his garage would grow into the number one batting tee in the world today,” said Andy Menard of Tanner Tees. “Now as a part of Rawlings, the most iconic name in baseball, we’re thrilled to know the Tanner brand will continue to serve hitters and coaches for years to come with the most trusted training products that carry our grandfather’s name.”

Rawlings is the official game ball, glove, helmet, face guard and base of Major League Baseball.

Rawlings is a member and supporter of NSGA.