Craig First

Craig First

Inventor of ThumbPRO® and Engineer

  • Baseball hitting mechanics
  • Bat sting and hand vibration reduction
  • Thumb guard design
  • Sports product design
  • Athletic performance equipment
  • Equipment design for hitters
  • Product engineering
  • Patent innovation
  • Impact protection and vibration control
  • Impact and vibration reduction in sports

Craig First is the inventor of ThumbPRO®, a patented baseball and softball thumb guard designed to reduce bat sting and support proper hand placement at the plate. With an engineering background and multiple patents in athletic and other equipment, Craig specializes in product design focused on performance, protection, and real-world application. His work also reflects a broader focus on impact and vibration protection for the hands, with an emphasis on improving comfort, control, and confidence in demanding conditions.

Baseball Thumb Guard Innovation | The Founding of ThumbPRO®

Baseball Thumb Guard Innovation | The Founding of ThumbPRO®

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Thumb guard for cold weather batting: Why ThumbPRO® Is a Must in the Cold

Thumb guard for cold weather batting: Why ThumbPRO® Is a Must in the Cold

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Craig First 7 minute read

How to Prevent Bat Sting: What the Pros Actually Use

How to Prevent Bat Sting: What the Pros Actually Use

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ThumbPRO baseball thumb guard for hitters

Why Every Hitter Needs a Baseball Thumb Guard | ThumbPRO®

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ThumbPRO Thumb Guard

ThumbPRO Thumb Guard in the 2025 MLB Draft

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A baseball catcher in red and white protective gear crouches behind home plate with his glove extended, as the umpire stands nearby and teammates watch from the dugout in the background.

ThumbPRO® Shines at the 2025 Men’s College World Series

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