Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich stands in the on-deck circle, holding a custom bat for Players' Weekend, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams uses a custom alien-themed bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis cleats for Players Weekend against the Minnesota Twins during a baseball game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Minneapolis. Davis leads the majors with 39 home runs and ranks second in RBIs with 103 behind Boston's J.D. Martinez. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
A custom bat for Players' Weekend lays in the grass before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) uses his Players' Weekend custom bat during the first inning of the Little League Classic baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Milwaukee Brewers' Christian Yelich stands in the on-deck circle, holding a custom bat for Players' Weekend, in the first inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cincinnati. (AP Photo/Kareem Elgazzar)
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Washington Nationals' CJ Abrams uses a custom alien-themed bat during the first inning of a baseball game against the Philadelphia Phillies, Saturday, Aug. 16, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Nick Wass)
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Oakland Athletics' Khris Davis cleats for Players Weekend against the Minnesota Twins during a baseball game Friday, Aug. 24, 2018, in Minneapolis. Davis leads the majors with 39 home runs and ranks second in RBIs with 103 behind Boston's J.D. Martinez. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
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A custom bat for Players' Weekend lays in the grass before a game between the Atlanta Braves and Cleveland Guardians, Friday, Aug. 15, 2025, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
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New York Mets outfielder Juan Soto (22) uses his Players' Weekend custom bat during the first inning of the Little League Classic baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at Bowman Field in Williamsport, Pa., Sunday, Aug. 17, 2025. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
Players’ Weekend returns this season, with hitters showcasing individuality through custom bat designs, while also supporting charities. Along with the bats, players can use personalized cleats and other creative flourishes.
This is a photo gallery curated by AP photo editors.