Through Majestic Athletic's Internet- based jersey customization program, consumers will also be able to place orders online to customize their jerseys.
"For more than two decades Majestic Athletic has manufactured high-quality Major League Baseball apparel, including the uniforms for all 30 Clubs beginning this past season," said Tim Brosnan, Executive Vice President of Business for MLB.
"The World Baseball Classic is an exciting new endeavor, one that will captivate baseball fans around the globe, and it seems only appropriate to have a valued partner like Majestic on board."
"The World Baseball Classic will celebrate the sport of baseball and its growth around the world," said Faust Capobianco IV, President of Majestic Athletic.
"This program is a tremendous opportunity for Majestic Athletic as they strive to be not only the premier apparel brand of Major League Baseball, but a premier athletic brand on a global level as well."
The second World Baseball Classic is scheduled for 2009 and will be held every four years thereafter.
Headquartered in Bangor, Majestic Athletic designs, markets and produces athletic team uniforms, performance apparel, outerwear and licensed athletic wear.
The company is licensed by Major League Baseball and currently holds on-field uniform rights for all 30 Major League Baseball Clubs, in addition to exclusively supplying each Club with on-field MLB Authentic Collection outerwear, batting practice jerseys, t-shirts, shorts and fleece.
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