Former products manufactured by Rawlings included American football, basketball, soccer, and volleyball balls.

The Rawlings company was acquired by Seidler Equity Partners (SEP) and MLB Properties from Newell Brands in June 2018 for $395 million.

They sold "Fishing Tackle, Guns, Baseball, Football, Golf, Polo, Tennis, Athletic and General Sporting Goods".

[9][10] It was announced on June 5, 2018, that Rawlings was sold from Newell Brands to the Los Angeles-based private equity firm, Seidler Equity Partners (SEP), run by San Diego Padres owner Peter Seidler, with MLB a co-investor in the $395 million deal.

In 1920, Bill Doak, a pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, suggested that a web be placed between the first finger and the thumb in order to create a pocket.

It also sponsors the Minor League Baseball (MiLB) "Rawlings Woman Executive of the Year" award.

[15] Former products manufactured by Rawlings included American football, basketball, soccer, and volleyball balls, as well as golf clubs.

As of August 19, 2010, Rawlings signed a multi-year deal with the National Football League for products such as tent canopies, grills, and chairs.