Article: The Ultimate Boston Red Sox Gift Ideas Shopping Guide

[Maddie Landis]

December is upon us! Can you believe it? The holidays are right around the corner and pitchers and catchers will be reporting before we know it. Looking for the perfect gift for a Red Sox fan, but don't know where to start? Check out Talk Sox’s Holiday Gift Guide. 

Apparel

New Era and the Boston-based '47 offer a wide selection of Red Sox clothing for adults and children to showcase their team spirit with modern and retro designs. Whether you’re looking for a new hoodie, hat, t-shirt, or jacket, both stores have you covered. Fanatics sells official MLB jerseys. Not a fan of the new Fanatics jerseys? You can find vintage ones from Majestic, Russell Athletic, and other brands on eBay. 

How about a 1975 Bill Lee home jersey? The Dream Shop and City Colors can customize jerseys if you want something particular. Personally, I'm not a fan of the replica home jerseys with player's names on the backs that are sold online. Bill from The Dream Shop is a pleasure to work with and helped me make a custom Casas jersey. (Note: If you place an order with him now, it probably won't arrive in time for the holidays, but he also sells gift cards.)

If you're looking for something less formal, BreakingT might be more up your alley. They've got a wide selection of Red Sox t-shirts celebrating players from the team's past and present.

Fenway Dirt

Fanatics also sells collectibles and memorabilia, including dirt from Fenway Park. What better way to tell that special someone you care than a shaker full of dirt? It's better than a lump of coal.

 

Dugout Mugs

Made from wooden baseball bats, Dugout Mugs are a unique addition to any mug collection, and they have a wide variety of Red Sox mugs . Dugout Mugs has also collaborated with Tanner Houck’s charity, Pitch for Adoption. A portion of the proceeds from Houck's Mug will benefit the Caritas Family Solutions.

Wall Art

Etsy sellers, CozyBurrowStudio and HomeArenaDesigns, sell tasteful, handmade art that celebrates the Red Sox, Boston, and all of Massachusetts. The sign below is from HomeArenaDesigns.

Books

Red Sox Century: The Definitive History of Baseball's Most Storied Franchise, Expanded and Updated by Glenn Stout and Richard A. Johnson

If you want a general overview of Red Sox history from its establishment in 1904 to the 2004, this is the go-to book. Spanning 544 pages, this book is filled with photographs and well-written articles, making it a great coffee table accent for a subtle touch of Red Sox flair.

Francona: The Red Sox Years by Terry Francona and Dan Shaughnessy

Francona outlines Francona’s playing career to the start of his managerial tenure in Cleveland. If you haven't watched it yet, this book is a great segway into Netflix’s “The Comeback: 2004 Boston Red Sox” documentary (though 2004 only encompasses a small portion of the book). Francona will manage the Cincinnati Reds next year, and it’ll be interesting to see how he handles the team.

Homegrown: How the Red Sox Built a Champion from the Ground Up by Alex Speier

Speier is a phenomenal writer, and Homegrown follows the journeys of the 2018 World Series core. It’s a bittersweet read, knowing these players sport other team’s uniforms in the present-day. 

The MVP Machine: How Baseball's New Nonconformists Are Using Data to Build Better Players by Ben Lindbergh and Travis Sawchik

The MVP Machine is an insightful read about modern baseball player development and technology. Lindbergh and Sawchik aren’t solely sports journalists, and you can tell their take on the sport differs from a “traditional” writer such as Dan Shaughnessy.

Tickets

Nothing beats watching a baseball game at Fenway! Even though the 2025 Red Sox schedule has already been released, single-game tickets aren’t available yet. However, 2025 season tickets are available now. The Tenth Man Plan is the smallest package with tickets to 10 games (as its name suggests). If you want to be notified when single-game tickets are on sale, sign up for the Red Sox email newsletter.  

Memorabilia

Are you looking for some game-used memorabilia? MLB Auctions has a wide range of game-used memorabilia from signed baseballs, bases, and bats. The Jersey Street Store also features a sizeable collection of baseballs signed by current and former Red Sox players and yearbooks/media guides from the past. 

Do you have any additional Red Sox gift recommendations? Let us know below in the comments!

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[smokedogg1982]

Game issued jerseys are a great way to get around the crappy replica jerseys with the name on the back. They were issued to a specific player but not used for some reason or another. I own 2 of these jerseys and the price wasn't too bad. I got a Jarren Duran game issued and it was the most expensive. I also bought a 61 jersey to commemorate Bronson Aroyo. They weren't game used so I have no problem wearing either.