The Game-Changing Solution I Never Had

Every athlete knows the frustration. You're in the middle of a play, a crucial moment, and you’re fighting with your gear. For me, as a pro baseball player, that fight was always with my sunglasses.

I spent countless hours on the field under the sun, tracking ground balls and seeing pitches. But the real problem wasn't the sun itself; it was the transition.

Picture this: I'm playing the infield on a sunny day. My sunglasses are on, giving me the clarity I need. But as soon as the inning ends, I'm back in the dugout, where it's shaded. Instantly, I have to take them off.

That simple act of taking off and putting on sunglasses is a distraction. It’s a break in focus, a small moment where you’re not fully in the game. Over the years, I tried everything—different lenses, frames, you name it. Nothing solved the core issue.

That's when I realized the solution wasn't just a better lens; it was a better function. I needed flip up sunglasses. The kind you see on old-school players, but with modern technology. I wanted something that let me switch from full sun protection to a clear view in a fraction of a second, without missing a beat.

This is the very reason I started Maris Optics. I wanted to create the ultimate baseball flip up sunglasses—sunglasses that were as much a part of your uniform as your glove. They had to be durable, comfortable, and, most importantly, functional.

Our Maris flip up sunglasses are designed for that moment. They’re for the parent on the sidelines who needs to check their phone and then look up to see their kid hit a home run. They're for the angler who needs to see through the water and then read a text from their partner.

This isn’t just a product; it’s a solution to a problem I personally experienced for years. My mission with Maris Sunglasses is to make sure no one else has to be distracted by their gear. We’ve done the work, so you can focus on the game.