Tater Bats Swings for the Fences with New Dunkin' Park-Themed Bats

The Connecticut bat maker is in high demand across Major and Minor League Baseball.

Apr. 4, 2026 at 1:54am

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An abstract, energetic painting featuring bold brushstrokes of neon orange, yellow, and pink, capturing the dynamic motion and power of baseball players swinging bats.Tater Bats' custom-designed equipment brings an electric energy to the game, as seen in this expressionistic illustration.Hartford Today

Tater Bats, a small business that started in a garage, has now made it to the major leagues. The company, founded by brothers Jeremiah and Freddie Vargas, is manufacturing bats and baseball gloves for players in both the minor and major leagues. This season, Tater Bats has designed 12 exclusive pink donut-colored Dunkin' Park bats for the Hartford Yard Goats, the Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.

Why it matters

Tater Bats' success story highlights the growth of a local small business that has managed to break into the highly competitive world of professional baseball equipment. Their partnership with the Yard Goats also showcases the importance of community ties and local branding for minor league teams.

The details

Tater Bats currently has 12 to 13 Major League players using their bats, including Starling Marte of the Kansas City Royals and Nick Kurtz, the reigning Rookie of the Year with the Oakland A's. The company is also making 200 training bats for the New York Mets this season. In addition to their standard baseball bats, Tater Bats also produces a 'Torpedo' version of their bat.

  • Tater Bats was founded in a garage.
  • The Yard Goats began their 2026 season on Thursday, April 4.
  • Tater Bats designed the exclusive Dunkin' Park bats for the Yard Goats' pre-game festivities.

The players

Jeremiah Vargas

Co-founder of Tater Bats.

Freddie Vargas

Co-founder of Tater Bats.

Starling Marte

Major League player using Tater Bats equipment.

Nick Kurtz

Reigning Rookie of the Year with the Oakland A's, using Tater Bats equipment.

New York Mets

Major League team ordering 200 training bats from Tater Bats.

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What they’re saying

“We have 12 or 13 Major League players; Starling Marte with the Royals, Nick Kurtz - the reigning rookie of the year with the A's. The list goes on and on. Right now, we are making 200 training bats for the New York Mets, so it's cool.”

— Jeremiah Vargas, Co-founder, Tater Bats

“Whether it's Yankee Stadium, Citi Field, Fenway or even here at the Yard Goats stadium, we are in high demand right now.”

— Freddie Vargas, Co-founder, Tater Bats

“They were exclusive for the Yard Goats and not for sale.”

— Jeremiah Vargas, Co-founder, Tater Bats

“We are growing consistently, we have new players at the major and minor league level.”

— Freddie Vargas, Co-founder, Tater Bats

“This shop is buzzing… Baseball season is here, what better time of year.”

— Jeremiah Vargas, Co-founder, Tater Bats

What’s next

Tater Bats plans to continue expanding its reach in the major and minor leagues, with more players using their bats and gloves. The company is also exploring opportunities to design more exclusive, team-branded equipment for local minor league clubs like the Yard Goats.

The takeaway

Tater Bats' success story demonstrates how a small, local business can thrive by catering to the needs of professional baseball players and teams. Their partnership with the Yard Goats also highlights the importance of community ties and branding for minor league franchises looking to engage their local fan base.