The Japanese Baseball Collection

Japanese baseball has been part of Ebbets since the beginning, and our collection honors the iconic teams of the Land of the Rising Sun. An American professor introduced baseball to Japan in 1872. It caught on immediately and grew quickly, sparked by a 1934 tour of major league stars, including Babe Ruth. Two years later, seven teams formed Japan’s first professional league. By 1950, the sport had grown so much that a new league with two divisions was formed: Nippon Professional Baseball (NPB). Outside of Major League Baseball, it’s recognized as the world's best league today.

The Ebbets Field Tokyo Giants All-Wool Varsity Jacket, featuring bold orange lettering, hangs on a hanger against a wire mesh and stone wall backdrop, honoring Japanese baseball heritage.
Two graphic tees hang on a fence: a blue CHUNICHI shirt with a yellow dragon, and an Ebbets Field Tokyo Giants Pigment-Dyed Short Sleeve Graphic T-Shirt in black with red letters. Trees and sky are in the background.
Three vintage-style baseball jerseys hang on a fence, including the Ebbets Field Shochiku Robins 1950 Authentic Wool Home Jersey, each featuring red and black accents on cream or gray fabric.
Group picture of the Tokyo Giants, Osaka Tigers, and Hiroshima Carp
ball caps on a wooden table. Made with genuine indigo-dyed corduroy fabric and featuring the team logos on the front of the caps.