Official Awards Partner of Ripken Baseball

Ripken Baseball and First Place Collectibles Team Up to Elevate the Diamond Standard.
St. Louis, MO - February 11, 2025, We are honored to announce First Place Collectibles is entering a multi-year partnership with Ripken Baseball as Official Awards Partner to bring big-time awards and player recognition to The Ripken Experience®.
First Place Collectibles celebrates the best of baseball with custom collectibles from player rings and championship medals to swag chains, skills award, team trading pins and specialty retail souvenirs.
We honor the passion and determination of young athletes to ensure your big league moments stand the test of time.
The partnership represents a shared commitment to provide players, coaches and families with unparalleled baseball experiences that create lifelong memories.
“We’re baseball parents just like you,” added Zach Hickert, Partner at First Place Collectibles. “There’s nothing more enjoyable than watching your son or daughter celebrate their little league victories like they just walked it off in the seventh game of the World Series. The friendships, the camaraderie, the teamwork, the stories, they’re the building blocks for who these kids are going to become in life. It’s cool that we get to make something tangible they can hold onto to relive these moments as they grow.”
At First Place Collectibles, we want to be your first choice for custom awards and premium, player honors. There are no off-the-shelf solutions here. Everything we create is made to order. We work hand in hand with each client to deliver a unique collectible that celebrates your vision. Our team was raised in brand marketing and product design. Our designers mix the secret sauce. We understand the power of aesthetics to garner excitement, and we believe our creative process makes all the difference. Our people are just a call, text or email away. We’re always here to help. The project is not complete until every detail is accounted, every unit is delivered and every client is happy. We appreciate the opportunity.

