About the Author

Eric Hills

Eric Hills

Public Relations Manager
Residence | Norcross, GA

As a Kent State University Sports and Recreation Master’s Degree holder and a Baseball history nut, Eric is known for his love of the game, especially for his hometown Atlanta Braves. And since 2007, he’s brought that energy, education, and passion for the game to everything he does at Mizuno.

Recent articles

Athlete Jenn Salling Signs Multi-Year Endorsement Deal with Mizuno

by Eric Hills on June 20, 2011

Mizuno USA announced today that the company has signed a multi-year endorsement deal with fastpitch softball player Jenn Salling.  She will play with the company’s batting gloves, ball gloves, cleated footwear, apparel, and will use the high performance Frenzy™ series of fastpitch bats.  Salling joins an impressive roster of Mizuno fastpitch athletes, which includes two-time Olympic medal winners Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley. Salling, a native of P...

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WTTE FOX 28's Good Day Columbus Brings the Mizuno Glove Steamer in Studio

by Eric Hills on June 14, 2011

WTTE, the FOX affiliate for Columbus, Ohio, recently had the Mizuno Glove Steamer in studio for the network's Good Day Columbus morning show. Mizuno USA's own Columbus area Brand Building Specialist, Mike Kroeger, went through the entire glove steaming process with one of the program's hosts, Andy Dominianni. Kroeger also referenced how Mizuno uses this same device during Spring Training with our top level Major League Baseball brand ambassadors. 

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Follow Natasha Watley on Twitter

by Eric Hills on April 26, 2011

Two-time Olympian and Mizuno Brand Ambassador Natasha Watley is very active in social media.   To get the latest news about Natasha, follow her on Twitter:   @natashawatley29. You can find Natasha’s blog here as well.

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Natasha Watley’s foundation supports game of Softball

by Eric Hills on April 9, 2011

The Natasha Watley Foundation (NWF) is a public, non-profit community service organization dedicated to bring the sport of softball to your girls in the nation’s inner cities.   The foundation provides an opportunity for young women to compete in leagues and on teams when financial resources are limited; and provide a positive alternative to the every- day struggles that may endure in the inner cities.Visit Natasha's web site to learn more: http://www.natashawatley.com/ 

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Does Mizuno test its Fastpitch equipment with real athletes before it goes into the market?

by Eric Hills on January 22, 2011

We test our products with some of the best athletes in the game.   The insights and continuous feedback from Team USA superstars Jennie Finch and Natasha Watley are invaluable to us!

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