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Ka'ai Tom brings the kind of authentic athlete presence brands want: a pro baseball profile with real on-field credibility, a polished lifestyle aesthetic, and a follower-friendly mix of fashion, travel, food, and fitness content. He’s a strong fit for campaigns looking to connect with sports fans and active consumers in a natural, credible way.
Blaze Ka'ai Tom is an outfielder for the Oakland Athletics. He was drafted in the 2015 Major League Baseball draft by the Cleveland Indians. Tom graduated from Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he played baseball and football, in 2012. He was teammates with future Heisman Trophy winner and NFL first round pick Marcus Mariota. After going undrafted in the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, he enrolled at Fort Scott Community College in Fort Scott, Kansas where he played college baseball. As a freshman in 2013, he batted .387 with 11 home runs and 57 RBIs. After his freshman year, he transferred to the University of Kentucky and joined their baseball team. In 2015, as a junior, he batted .375 with five home runs, 51 RBIs, 15 doubles and 16 stolen bases. In December 2020, Tom was selected by the Oakland Athletics in the Rule 5 Draft. He recently made Oakland's 2021 Opening Day roster after batting .321 over 28 spring training at-bats. On April 1, 2021, Tom made his major league debut as a pinch-runner for Mitch Moreland. On April 4, Tom made his first career pitching appearance, pitching a scoreless ninth inning for the Athletics in a 9-2 loss against the Houston Astros. On April 5, Tom notched his first MLB hit, an RBI single, off of David Price of the Los Angeles Dodgers. In April 2021, Tom was claimed by the Pittsburgh Pirates.
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1 post & 1 story with the Ka'ai Tom promoting your product.
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Brands can sponsor Ka'ai Tom on OpenSponsorship by creating a free account, browsing Ka'ai Tom's profile, and sending a sponsorship proposal for social posts, appearances, or integrated campaigns. OpenSponsorship handles messaging, deliverables, and deal terms in one platform so you can connect directly with this athlete.
Ka'ai Tom is listed on OpenSponsorship and available for brand sponsorships. Brands can review campaign packages, audience details, and pricing on this profile, then submit a proposal to start a partnership with this athlete.
According to OpenSponsorship, estimated pricing to sponsor Ka'ai Tom starts at $360 for a social media post, $2,400 for a appearance and $4,800 for a brand ambassador campaign. Final rates depend on deliverables, usage rights, and campaign scope. Sign up on OpenSponsorship to view packages and send a proposal.
According to OpenSponsorship, Ka'ai Tom's audience includes 2K+ Instagram followers, interests including Fitness & Performance, Fashion, Apparel, Activewear, Home Life, and more, based in Las Vegas, Nevada, United States. Brands can use this profile to evaluate reach, content niche, and sponsorship fit before sending a proposal.

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