Mike 07/04/2015

Dropping in from Costa Rica to give you guys an abbreviated rundown of what Independence looks like—its Bryce Harper hitting a rocket into the bullpen with THE MOST AMERICAN BAT EVER SWUNG. (We don’t know who made it yet.)

The best of the best comes first. True Blue Customs‘ 4040v2s for Phillies OF Darin Ruf. These are RUFFFFFFF. If you get on base with these and don’t steal every base in front of you then you’re doing it wrong.

Tape Kings does great work if you are willing to ship your bat to them.

I’m all about these jerseys but how are you gonna go with a green belt there?

Nomad Customs did the bottom Nike Air MVP Pro II MCS for Shane Victorino. Unsure on the top pair.

Jonathan Lucroy’s All Star Sporting Goods gear was outrageous. Every catcher in America should have this on the 4th and it should be mandatory dress.

UA.com selling 4th of July Limited Edition Deceptions.

Mizuno‘s BG’s complimented the Stars & Stripes authentics.

Franklin and Robbie Cano showed their patriotism, as did Cutter—check our Instagram for their entry in the batting glove category today.

Dexter Fowler wins the award for Most Patriotic (and Conveniently Cubs-Oriented) Nike SHA/DO Trap.