Take Me Out
To The Ball Game ⚾️

It all starts with a cap. Not just any cap – but a symbol of sport, identity, and street culture. From baseball diamonds to city sidewalks, the cap has gone from sun-shielding gear to global fashion staple. And PUMA? We’ve been right there with it, shaping and reimagining what it means to wear your passion on your head.

This season, we’re tipping our cap to that legacy.

Home Plate: Baseball in Herzo

Our story begins in Herzogenaurach, home of PUMA since 1948. Just a few years earlier, Herzo Base – close to where our HQ now stands – was a U.S. Army base post-WWII. Along with the soldiers came two baseball fields, bringing a new sport to town.

Helmut Fischer, our Mr. PUMA himself, remembers watching American soldiers play this unfamiliar game as a child. He didn’t know the rules, but the energy and excitement stuck with him – and with us.

First Base: From the Pitch to the Streets

The baseball cap didn’t always look the way it does today. In the mid-1800s, players wore straw hats. By the 20th century, the cap had evolved into the structured form we know today, complete with a brim and branding. And soon after, it became a symbol of team pride – and later, of pop culture cool.

We joined that journey in 1981, as PUMAs baseball caps appeared in our catalogues for the first time. Since then, our caps and apparel have gone from sideline to street, sported by everyone from hip-hop icons to racing fans.

Today’s BB caps blend breathable fabrics and adjustable fits with bold designs – from bold collaborations like PUMA x KidSuper or Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles to minimalist, monochrome styles showing off our Cat logo. No matter how you wear it, with the cap you’re making a statement.

Second Base: Treasures from the Archive

PUMA’s baseball journey isn’t just about caps. In our archive, you’ll find pieces that reflect both heritage and reinvention.

Like the PUMA x Overkill “Pfeffiboys” bat from 2017 – a streetwise take on baseball gear rooted in Berlin culture. Or our collab with Wally Yonamine, a pioneer in both American and Japanese baseball. The glove and bat from the mid-20th century are more than gear – they’re symbols of cultural exchange and athletic excellence.

Our first Baseball shoe, the Diamond, made it’s first appearance in our catalogues in 1971. Through the ’80s, our models like the Pennant, Baserunner, and Lady Diamond Demon made waves in both U.S. and Australian markets, especially in women’s softball.

One standout? The ROMA JOHNNY DAMON. Designed in 2004 for the legendary Boston Red Sox center fielder, it features golden accents, his number “18,” and the “JOHNNY D” branding. A symbol of speed, agility, and PUMA’s commitment to performance and personality.

TREASURES FROM THE ARCHIVE:

Third Base: Legends in the Lineup

In the early 2000s, PUMA wasn’t just making gear – we were in the game. Fans sported our replica MLB jerseys and caps for teams like the New York Yankees, Boston Red Sox, and Chicago Cubs.

And we outfitted legends with our PUMA shoes:

• Pat Borders (left), MVP of the 1992 World Series, led the Toronto Blue Jays to their first championship and brought flair and force to the field in PUMA.
• James Augustus “Catfish” Hunter (middle), Hall of Famer and five-time World Series champion, fronted a vintage PUMA campaign. He was the first pitcher since 1915 to win 200 games by the age of 31.
• George Brett (right), Kansas City Royals icon. A menace for his opponent, which we commemorated with his signed PUMA Menace sneakers – a nod to his fearless style.

These aren’t just baseball legends – they’re part of our story.

Home Run: Cap It Off with PUMA

The baseball cap is more than a trend – it’s a timeless icon that earned its place in fashion history. And with PUMA, it becomes a reflection of your style and personality.

Shop our latest Baseball Caps on puma.com. Whether you wear it low and mysterious or high and proud: cap it off with style, with purpose, with PUMA.