Which baseball gift is best? Baseball is America’s pastime. It has a long, storied history and an exciting, thrilling present. Its fans are loyal and enthusiastic from Opening Day to the World Series.

Gift baskets get a bad rap. Many are packed haphazardly with stale snacks or impersonal items the recipient won't use or doesn't want. They're perceived as cheap and cheesy—as in corny, in addition to ...