Uploaded October 2025 | Updated September 2026, 1 week ago
From the pre-season, to the playoffs, to the World Series, baseball is everywhere.
This in-depth video is for those interested in baseball and leather crafters interested in the details of its construction. We take a deep dive, step-by-step, into the history of the American baseball, the manufacturer, and the leather, and then open up an Official Major League Baseball to analyze the construction methods and materials used.
Discover the intricate production process, including hand-stitched seams, the unique alum tanning method, and the journey from Tennessee to Costa Rica, where each ball is meticulously crafted for Major League Baseball. Take a look inside to learn more about the materials and techniques that make each ball a masterpiece of design and durability.
#baseball #leather #mlb #history #leathercraft
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TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - The American Baseball
00:57 - Baseball Leather
02:00 - Examining the Ball
03:04 - Opening the Ball Using a Seam Ripper
05:05 - Opening the Ball Using a Hobby Knife
07:47 - Inside the Ball
08:24 - Removing the Leather
10:06 - Removing the Cotton Fibers
11:16 - Examining the Leather
13:07 - Baseball Leather Thickness
16:00 - Inside Leather Marking
16:54 - Leather Shaping
17:41 - Final Thoughts
From the pre-season, to the playoffs, to the World Series, baseball is everywhere.
This in-depth video is for those interested in baseball and leather crafters interested in the details of its construction. We take a deep dive, step-by-step, into the history of the American baseball, the manufacturer, and the leather, and then open up an Official Major League Baseball to analyze the construction methods and materials used.
Discover the intricate production process, including hand-stitched seams, the unique alum tanning method, and the journey from Tennessee to Costa Rica, where each ball is meticulously crafted for Major League Baseball. Take a look inside to learn more about the materials and techniques that make each ball a masterpiece of design and durability.
#baseball #leather #mlb #history #leathercraft
Want more? Get DETAILED leather guides from the ILC FREE: internationalleatherclub.com/free-leather-guides
TIMESTAMPS
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - The American Baseball
00:57 - Baseball Leather
02:00 - Examining the Ball
03:04 - Opening the Ball Using a Seam Ripper
05:05 - Opening the Ball Using a Hobby Knife
07:47 - Inside the Ball
08:24 - Removing the Leather
10:06 - Removing the Cotton Fibers
11:16 - Examining the Leather
13:07 - Baseball Leather Thickness
16:00 - Inside Leather Marking
16:54 - Leather Shaping
17:41 - Final Thoughts
