The formal rules for the distinctly American game of baseball began in the mid-19th century, and the game has been growing in popularity ever since. Nothing beats the crack of the ball off a wooden bat and the yell of the umpire as a player strikes out on another blazing fastball! This Baseball Player nutcracker is wearing a sharp looking blue and white uniform with matching ballcap and holds a baseball in one hand and a bat in the other. Beautifully handcrafted from wood and hand painted, this wonderful 6.5" Baseball Player Nutcracker is sure to provide many seasons of pleasure.