The love of the game brought them together, but quality products and strong character has paved the way for a partnership between the T3 Warhawks and Marucci Sports. The Ohio- based youth baseball organization is the newest addition to the Marucci Founders’ Club.

The Warhawks fall under the umbrella of T3 Performance, a 56k square foot training facility for all ages and levels of sports.  Owner and former Ohio State Linebacker, Mike D’Andrea, has built one the premier amateur and professional training facilities in Ohio.  T3 Performance includes sandpits, an athlete gym, an adult gym, batting cages, bullpens, open field space -- everything the serious athlete could want.  An 81k square foot facility, that will house basketball/volleyball courts and more turf space, has begun construction and will be located next to the current facility.

Former Big Leaguer and T3 Warhawk’s Director of Baseball Operations, Ryan Rua, shared some insight on what separates Marucci from the competition. “As our T3 Warhawks brand continues to grow, we are always looking to build great relationships and partnerships with other companies that can support our players and families, both on and off the field, and we found that with Marucci, after traveling down to Baton Rouge, LA to visit the facility and meet with their front office representatives.  There were a number of things that stood out to us; the hospitality, the vision for the future of their company, the brands they have acquired, the customer service department, and the incredible passion for the game of baseball at all levels!” Warhawks’ other four directors: Adrian Abrahamowicz, Bob Beck, Jeff Segal, and Todd Mezlak also work with Rua as one collective unit to run the organization.

This multi-year partnership provides the T3 Warhawks with superior product and dedicated support to fuel their growth from three of the hottest brands in baseball - Marucci, Victus and newly acquired, Lizard Skins.

Marucci continues to recruit quality organizations from across the country to join the impressive collective of Franchise and Founders’ Club organizations. “After meeting with Ryan and Jeff Sudbrook [GM of T3 Performance] and hearing about their organization, we knew the T3 Warhawks were a good fit for us. They have a tremendous staff that are focused on helping their players reach their goals in baseball. We welcome them into the Marucci Founders’ Club and look forward to working with their coaches, players, and parents,” said Kyle Achord, Marucci’s Vice President Team Sales.

The Founders’ Club is comprised of some of the most elite amateur baseball and fastpitch organizations across the United States. These organizations are selected based on their dedication to excellence on and off the field, reputation of being a positive influence in their community, and commitment to growing their organization.

Marucci is known for quality, innovation and consistency while relentlessly pushing to create products worthy of bearing the Marucci “M”. Rua’s athletes are excited to partner with Marucci, as it’s a recognizable brand at the highest level of the game. “Our kids from 8U-18U know that Marucci “M”; that their favorite players have on their bats, gloves, batting gloves, and protective guards,” Rua said. “For them to be able to have that small connection with Big Leaguers, just from being sponsored by the same company, plays a part in keeping the dream alive of making it to the show.  From tee ball, all the way up to the Big Leagues, Marucci sets the standard for quality and professionalism in this game we so deeply love.”