| One hundred baseball fans were surveyed to find | | | | 5. Sports Mouse Pads. Sports fans can be techies |
| out what the top ten baseball-related items they | | | | too! Survey says these techies would love to |
| would most like to receive as a gift. Answers | | | | receive mouse pads with their favorite team logo |
| were quite varied and range from the practical to | | | | on it. A matching mouse won't go unappreciated. |
| the ridiculous. We've trimmed the outliers and | | | | 6. MLB Cuff links. From techies to yuppies - stylish |
| compiled a reasonable list to help guide you in | | | | young men can't go without cuff links. There's a |
| choosing the right gift for that sports fan. Read | | | | wide variety of designs available in the market. |
| on for the results: | | | | Chose from two-toned classic pieces to loud |
| | | | colorful and quirky baseball designs. With these |
| 1. Personalized Baseball Uniforms. Boston Red Sox | | | | unique pieces, you can be sure he's got a one of |
| fans would like, more than anything, to be part of | | | | a kind gift. |
| their champion team; the next best thing, they | | | | 7. Personalized Sports Dog Bowls. Apparently, |
| said, was to at least own a uniform with their | | | | most baseball fans we surveyed are canine |
| name on it. You can't go wrong with personalized | | | | lovers, too. If you can't find the ideal gift for the |
| shirts or jerseys for any MLB fan. Just make sure | | | | person, why not look for something for the dog? |
| they print the right name and the right logo if you | | | | 8. Team Baseball Caps. Get an authentic team |
| want to get a smile rather than a rise from your | | | | cap or a signed one. What is baseball without |
| recipient. | | | | baseball caps? It's the basic gear for any fan. |
| 2. Baseball Memorabilia. A Hall of Fame | | | | 9. Logo Wall Graphics. These are especially suited |
| autographed baseball is on top of the wish list for | | | | for kids and teens. Get them their own room and |
| most people. Some say they've already got a | | | | decorate it in baseball fashion. Maybe it's just what |
| spot on their display shelves just waiting to be | | | | the boy needs to push him to become the next |
| filled with these special items. These memorabilia | | | | Babe Ruth! |
| can be a bit costly, though. Nevertheless, if you've | | | | 10. Personalized Bean Bags. These surveyed fans |
| got money to spare, this would be a great gift, | | | | don't care if it fits in with the rest of the decor; |
| and perhaps a good investment as well. | | | | they'd still love to have one! |
| 3. Major League Baseball Monopoly Sets. Kiddie | | | | Maybe a hundred fans is too small a sample to |
| fans hanker for this new edition of a classic game. | | | | give a definitive ranking of favorite sports items |
| I bet they won't have trouble drawing their dad | | | | but I'd say you'd be safe choosing from among |
| and buddies into a long round of team trading and | | | | the top ten, depending on the personality of the |
| property grabbing. | | | | person you want to give the gift to. Just think it |
| 4. Personalized Baseball Bats. Junior league players | | | | through for a bit then let the stress loose. It's a |
| say that personalized bats are the coolest! Kids | | | | gift, it's free and it's special - as long as you don't |
| will surely be inspired by such personalized gear | | | | get the team wrong, you'll be fine. |
| they can show off during little league games. | | | | |