Why We Require a Gift Card with Pro Membership at Bat Club USA

At Bat Club USA, our mission is simple: to help young ballplayers be the best they can be and to grow the love for the game of baseball. Our vision of "Better Ballplayers for a Better Future" drives everything we do. We know how important it is for kids to have the right equipment to perform their best, and we also understand that high costs can sometimes get in the way of that. This is why we structure our membership program the way we do—keeping monthly payments as low as possible while ensuring that our members get the value they deserve.

Why the Gift Card?
We’ve had some questions about why we require a gift card purchase along with the membership, and I wanted to take a moment to explain the reasoning behind it.

First and foremost, we are not a financing company. Our primary goal isn’t to make money off financing options or high-interest payments. Our passion lies in the game of baseball and making sure every child has access to the best equipment and experience. However, we still need to manage costs, and by requiring a gift card, we can keep your monthly membership payments low while continuing to serve you at the highest level.

The more people commit to spending with Bat Club USA, the more efficiently we can run our operations—and the less we need to charge you each month. In short, the gift card purchase helps us provide great value without inflating your monthly costs.

Flexibility with Your Gift Card
One of the best parts of this system is that the gift card gives you incredible flexibility. We want to make sure you can try out different bats or other equipment without feeling locked in. While you can use your gift card for a buyout payment if you want to own the bat outright, that’s not your only option. Your gift card can be spent on any gear we offer at Bat Club USA, and thanks to your membership discounts, you’ll be getting more bang for your buck.

Whether it's accessories, training gear, or other baseball necessities, you have the freedom to use your gift card as you see fit. The goal is to make it easier for you to test, try, and buy the bats you need without worrying about complicated financing terms or hidden fees.

Why Not a Deposit?
Some companies may charge a deposit, which sounds like a simple solution—but we’ve found that this approach ends up hurting members more in the long run. Deposits have to be returned, and that requires us to set higher monthly payments. That’s the last thing we want. We want to ensure our membership fee is directly tied to delivering value, not just holding onto your money as a placeholder.

With our gift card system, there’s no waiting for a deposit refund, and there’s no need to artificially inflate monthly payments. Instead, you get a straightforward approach where your money can be put to good use when and how you need it most.

Maximizing Value for Our Pro Members
Ultimately, everything we do at Bat Club USA is to provide the best possible experience for our members. We don’t believe in charging a membership fee that doesn’t bring significant value to you. That’s why we’ve structured our Pro program around gift cards—they allow us to keep costs down while giving you the flexibility to get the gear your child needs to succeed.

Baseball is more than just a game for us—it’s a passion. By ensuring we can provide the best equipment at an affordable price, we’re helping shape better ballplayers, which leads to a brighter future.

Thank you for trusting Bat Club USA to be part of your child’s baseball journey. We’re proud to support players and families in making baseball dreams come true.

Play hard and have fun!

Erik Rico
CEO, Bat Club USA