Tigers Slugger Miguel Cabrera Signs Exclusive Agreement To Wear Franklin Custom Fit Batting Glove

March 31, 2011 - PRLog -- Detroit Tigers slugger Miguel Cabrera has signed an exclusive agreement with Franklin Sports to wear the new Franklin CFX Batting Glove, it was announced today.

The batting glove is custom fit and features the Tigers colors of navy blue and orange with Cabrera’s #24.

The 27-year-old first baseman is coming off his best season in 2010 when he hit .328 with 38 home runs and 126 RBI, finishing second in the American League MVP vote.

“Miguel Cabrera is one of baseball’s most feared hitters, so the Franklin glove is a perfect fit,” said Franklin President Larry J. Franklin.  “Franklin had both MVPs – Joey Votto and Josh Hamilton – wearing the Franklin glove last year, so Miguel is another important addition to our roster.”

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Franklin Sports (www.franklinbaseball.com) is the maker of the official batting glove of Major League Baseball which is worn by many of the world’s finest hitters. Franklin Sports, founded in 1946 and located in Stoughton, Massachusetts, has been the provider of sports equipment for almost 65 years. Franklin Sports is a well-known and respected worldwide brand of sports equipment, including the batting glove of choice for more than 150 Major Leaguers. Franklin offers creative and innovative products for all who enjoy sports -- from professional athletes to kids who aspire to be their best.  Last year, for the first time in its history, both MVP awards were won by players who wore Franklin gloves. Joey Votto of the Reds in the National League, and the Rangers Josh Hamilton in the American League, wear the Franklin batting glove.