💡 Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Q: Why is the official MLB baseball factory at full capacity before the postseason?
- A: The Robertson plant says the 2026 postseason demand forecast triggered its largest annual order, requiring pre-production to meet MLB’s strict quality and timing standards.
- Q: What is the 72-hour delivery mechanism for baseballs?
- A: It is an accelerated logistics protocol that guarantees official game balls reach MLB teams and umpires within 72 hours of a final quality check.
- Q: Who makes the official MLB baseball?
- A: The official MLB baseball is produced by the Rawlings company, with core manufacturing handled at the Robertson factory in Costa Rica.
- Q: Does a full production line mean a baseball shortage?
- A: Not a shortage, but maximum utilization. The factory is scaling output to avoid any supply risk during the high-stakes postseason.