Columbia, Maryland, December 31, 2002, Baseball Factory is proud to announce our partnership with PUMA, naming the global athletic company as the official sponsor of all associated events and activities related to the Baseball Factory organization.

The two-year contract with the organization comes as evidence of PUMA North America’s commitment to performance athletic products and baseball in particular. Known for it’s unique training, the Baseball Factory provides the very best in instructional clinics and tournament competitions throughout the United States. It also offers a unique program in which it guides high school athletes through the college recruiting process in order to find a school that is the right fit both academically and athletically.

“As the leader in player development and college placement in the U.S.A., Baseball Factory is excited to partner with such a dynamic company as PUMA. We now will be able to offer our players and staff the best in footwear and apparel as well as a brand with which they can identify and wear with pride. PUMA’s baseball product is innovative, looks great and performs even better,” said Steve Sclafani, CEO and Founder of the Baseball Factory.

“PUMA is well established within the baseball community at both the Major League and Minor League levels,” said Jay Piccola, President and General Manager of PUMA North America. “Our relationship with the Baseball Factory will help us reach out to the high school baseball player who strives to perform at the highest level. The philosophy and programs of the Baseball Factory mirror the vision of the Teamsport division of PUMA.”

The agreement will commence on January 1, 2003. Athletes, teams, coaches and staff will be outfitted with PUMA cleats, baseball and representational apparel at all Baseball Factory events. In addition, as a result of the agreement with the Baseball Factory, PUMA will become a sponsor of a National High School Baseball All Star Game. As a result of this relationship, Baseball Factory is offering the PUMA Pack, which includes cleats, turfs, and a gray PUMA Baseball T-Shirt, for $199.