Ryan Howard has been taking batting practice this with some new gear. Jim Salisbury reports that he’s signed a new deal with Under Armour to be his new equipment supplier. He had been with Adidas for most of his career, but that contract had expired.
↵As part of the deal his sneakers, spikes, batting gloves and wrist bands will all be Under Armour. He will also make the switch from Adidas to Rawlings for his for his first baseman’s mitt.