New Balance Debuts International Baseball Pack Inspired By Roster of Global Baseball Athletes

New Balance today announced the launch of the International Baseball Pack, a lineup of performance cleats designed to honor the national pride and heritage of their global baseball athletes. The collection includes country-inspired colorways of New Balance baseball and softball models of Lindor v3, Ohtani v1, 3000 v7, 4040 v8, and Velo v4, each crafted to reflect the colors, symbols, and cultural elements of the athlete’s home countries.

The Puerto Rico-inspired cleat introduces a vibrant new Lindor v3 colorway created with powerhouse shortstop Francisco Lindor featuring a repeating Coquí frog pattern of Puerto Rico’s national animal. The Japan model debuts as an Ohtani v1 colorway honoring Shohei Ohtani and incorporating Japan’s national colors and the Flag of Japan through a navy boot with a striking metallic red New Balance “N” Lock logo.

“I wanted the design to honor the spirit of the island I love,” said Francisco Lindor, New Balance athlete. “The Coquí frog’s sound is such an iconic symbol for Puerto Ricans, and bringing that to life on the Lindor v3 makes this cleat truly meaningful to me.”

Additional cleats in the collection include designs celebrating New Balance athletes Cal Raleigh (USA), José Altuve (Venezuela), Jeremy Peña (Dominican Republic), and Ha-Seong Kim (South Korea).

“As fans of baseball first, we have deep appreciation for the distinct styles and rhythm of play that each culture brings to the game,” said Matt Nuzzo, Sr. Product Manager, American Football and Baseball Footwear at New Balance. “The International Baseball Pack celebrates and reflects the pride of our international roster. Being able to celebrate spirit of our athlete’s home countries was incredibly meaningful to us.”

The International Baseball Pack will be available online and in select retailers starting February 16 in Japan and globally on February 26. Youth sizes will be available for USA-inspired colorway only. Suggested retail price between $50-170 USD. For more information, visit newbalance.com/baseball or follow @newbalancebaseball on Instagram.