The Opening Ceremonies of the started off on a high-note with CEO/Founder and LSU Baseball All-American, Kurt Ainsworth announcing the partnership between Marucci and LSU Baseball. As part of the partnership, Marucci will be the Tigers’ exclusive provider of bats, fielding and batting gloves, catcher’s gear, bags and other protective products. Additionally, the LSU baseball team and coaching staff will play a key role in the future design and development of Marucci products. Having former LSU players Anthony Ranaudo, Austin Bain, and Marucci's own Raph Rhymes in attendance made the announcement that much more special.