New Era Cap Co., Inc. announced that it will provide the exclusive on-field and locker room cap for 13 of the 16 participating countries in the 2009 World Baseball Classic. Featured countries in the collection include: the United States,
Canada, Australia, Italy, South Africa, Dominican Republic, Venezuela,
Kingdom of Netherlands, Puerto Rico, Cuba, Panama, Mexico and China.

“New Era is proud to partner with the World Baseball Classic to outfit the greatest baseball players in the world with the best headwear product in the industry,” said Todd Sokolowski, Director of New Era's Fan Business Unit. “This is a great opportunity to further root our brand into international markets and provide fans with the quality of product they deserve.”

The 2009 New Era World Baseball Classic Collection is currently available at New Era Cap Flagship stores, the Rogers Centre in Toronto, cap retailers including Champs and Modell's Sporting Goods as well as online at www.MLB.com and www.neweracap.com.