Youth #1 Ball State Cardinals Baseball 2026 Lightweight Fan Version Jersey - Cardinal
Short version: Ball State Cardinals jersey in the fan version cut, for young supporters, 2026.
What is on the shirt
- Roomier supporter cut with no vanity sizing
- Cold wash, hang dry, back in the rotation - nothing delicate about it
What you feel against the Ball State Cardinals match shirt
Against the Ball State Cardinals match shirt: a softer hand-feel, more give through the chest and shoulders, and a hem that does not ride up when you sit down.
Made for young supporters
For the Ball State Cardinals build, youth and kids cuts are graded down properly, not shrunk: shorter sleeves, softer neck, room to grow.
Worn open or closed
The button-up Ball State Cardinals baseball shirt works both ways: closed over a tee, or open as a light layer on a warm afternoon in the stands.
Replica build against match build
- Replica build: softer knit, easier grading, made for repeated washing.
- Match build: firmer fabric, athletic grading, premium price.
- Crest, colours and trim layout are identical across both.
Which version this is
What you are getting is the fan version build: same reference design, softer construction, and a hem length that works untucked.
The cut is graded properly for young fans rather than scaled from a single block, so shoulders and hem land where they should.
What it is made of
| Season | 2026 |
| Team | Ball State Cardinals |
| Version | Fan version |
| Audience | Youth |
| Fit | True to size, athletic cut |
| Material | Polyester knit |
| Care | Machine wash cold with like colours; low tumble dry. |
| Print and finish | A sublimated print that will not crack or peel |
| Number | #1 |
| Personalisation | Stock design - no name or number |
| Sleeve | Short sleeve |
| Neckline | Ribbed crew neck |
| League | NCAA |
Frequently asked questions
Is this a faithful replica of the Ball State Cardinals kit?
It is a supporter replica: the Ball State Cardinals colourway, crest and trim reproduced faithfully, in fabric chosen for regular wear.
Is this the Ball State Cardinals shirt in a child's size?
Yes.
Will the colours fade?
No, not with normal washing.
Is the fabric see-through?
No.
Does it come in youth sizes too?
Wherever the size selector lists them.
Ordering with confidence
- Every order is packed by hand, which is why the crest arrives flat.
- Secure encrypted checkout - card details are never stored.
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