HOUSTON – The New Balance Baseball Future Stars Series (NBFSS) is proud to announce a formal, exclusive partnership with Tucci Limited, integrating Tucci bats and equipment fully into the New Balance Future Stars Series platform.
This agreement establishes Tucci Limited as the exclusive bat and partner for designated New Balance Future Stars Series events. Under the partnership, Tucci bats, helmets, protective gear, bags, and additional Tucci products will be fully integrated into the NBFSS brand and event experience. For all designated Tucci events, use of Tucci equipment will be mandatory, with no other bats permitted.
The partnership is designed to elevate both player performance and the overall event experience across league play, signature events, Major League stadium events, collegiate performance environments, instructional settings, and training platforms.
“This partnership with the New Balance Future Stars Series is about more than equipment — it’s about impact,” said Pete Tucci, Founder of Tucci Sports. “The Future Stars Series sets the standard for how players are evaluated, developed, and exposed at the highest levels of the game. To be fully integrated into that environment, and to support athletes across elite events, Major League stadiums, and developmental platforms, is something we take great pride in.”
Tucci bats are among the fastest-growing bats in Major League Baseball, and during the 2025 season, players participating in the Future Stars Series reported outstanding results in both performance and durability. That real-world feedback played a significant role in formalizing the partnership.
“As a former player, I know how much confidence matters,” said Tucci. “Players need to trust their tools. Seeing Tucci bats perform at such a high level during the 2025 season — in durability, consistency, and results — validated what we believe in. This partnership ensures athletes are competing with equipment designed for the modern game.”
As part of the agreement, Tucci Bats will present the “Hitter of the Year” award, as well as the Hitter of the Event at each designated Future Stars Series competition.
The partnership debuted during the past year at the Underclass Premier and Fresh 50 events in Hartford and continued through the Main Event, Underclass Elite, and Instructs, and now extends into the Caribbean Classic, marking a significant expansion of the collaboration.
Tucci Limited is led by Tucci, a former professional player and the 31st overall pick of the San Diego Padres, widely respected as a proven power bat and leader in the game. Based in Norwalk, Connecticut, Tucci’s Northeast roots align closely with many of the Future Star Series’ long-standing partners and relationships.
“Jeremy Booth and the Future Stars Series operate with a level of integrity, process, and honesty that’s rare,” Tucci said. “From scouting to development to how players are treated, everything is done the right way. That alignment made this an easy decision for us and for the Tucci family.”
“Pete fits seamlessly into the New Balance Future Stars Series family,” said Jeremy Booth, CEO and President of the New Balance Future Stars Series and Program 15 Sports. “His character, integrity, and commitment to players mirror exactly what we stand for. On a personal level, Pete and I share many overlapping experiences — same era, same peer group — which makes this partnership even more meaningful.”
Booth added, “We could not be happier to take this next step with Pete, his team, and the entire Tucci family. We’re excited to move forward with the fastest-growing bat in the game and look forward to a long, impactful relationship.”
About New Balance Future Stars Series
The New Balance Future Stars Series is a global platform for amateur baseball development and scouting, powered by a commitment to impact, integrity, and player-focused innovation. Its alumni can be found throughout professional baseball, and its events and partnerships have reshaped how talent is identified, nurtured, and celebrated.
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