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Diamond Becomes Official Junior College Baseball

Corporate , Rules • July 3, 2019

CHARLOTTE, NORTH CAROLINA (June 20, 2019) – The National Junior College Athletic Association (NJCAA) has announced a five-year agreement with Diamond® as the official baseball of the association. Diamond’s signature DI-PRO® Low Seam model will serve as the official ball.

“The NJCAA is pleased to partner with Diamond® and its pristine reputation throughout the game of baseball,” stated NJCAA President & CEO Dr. Christopher Parker. “The DI-PRO® Low Seam model will provide student-athletes with a top-of-the-line product that ensures the highest level of competition. The association looks forward to a quality relationship with Diamond® and its signature product.”

Deemed The Ball of Choice™ for professional, college, and adult baseball leagues, the DI-PRO® Low Seam model provides a cushioned cork center with the finest grade grey wool winding. With its ultra-premium full-grain leather cover, the low seam is ideal for the highest level of competitive baseball.

“Diamond is happy to partner with the NJCAA, and thrilled to be designated as the Official Baseball of the association,” said Diamond Sports President, Andrea Gordon. “We’re excited for the opportunity to provide our baseball to all of the colleges under the NJCAA banner, as well as continue our longstanding relationships with many of the member colleges that have used the Diamond ball for years.”

The agreement calls for use of the DI-PRO® Low Seam model for all regional, district, and national championship competition throughout all three divisions of NJCAA baseball.