Baseball gear

Gear bundles for common situations, then gear by category. Each item lists a general product type and why it helps; check your league's rules for bat stamps and equipment.

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Bundles for parents and coaches

Basket of baseballs on the grass

For a new head coach

Starting a new team

5 items

Bucket of practice ballsEnough balls for stations keeps every player moving.Shop
Pitch counterMakes league pitch-count rules easy to track.Shop
ScorebookA paper backup for lineups, stats and pitch counts.Shop
Game ballsFresh league-approved balls for game day.Shop
Team batA shared bat in the right length and stamp for the league.Shop

Batting helmets, gloves, baseballs, and a gear bag

For families moving up to travel

First travel ball season

5 items

Bat bag with fence hookHolds bats, helmet and water and hangs on the dugout fence.Shop
USSSA or USA batTravel tournaments check the stamp; match it to the event.Shop
Helmet with face guardMany tournaments require a face guard.Shop
Molded cleatsMost youth fields do not allow metal spikes.Shop
Two pairs of pantsDoubleheaders and rainouts mean a spare is useful.Shop

Baseballs and a glove on the grass

For pitchers

Pitcher's bag

4 items

Resistance bandsCommon for arm care warm-ups before throwing.Shop
Arm sleeveKeeps the throwing arm warm between innings.Shop
Weighted plyo ballsUsed in many throwing programs under a coach's plan.Shop
Pitch counterTracks pitches for rest-day rules.Shop

Batting helmets, gloves, baseballs, and a gear bag

For catchers

Catcher's gear

5 items

Catcher's helmetHockey-style helmets give full head protection.Shop
Chest protectorSized to the player's torso length.Shop
Leg guardsMeasured from knee to ankle.Shop
Catcher's mittExtra padding for receiving pitches.Shop
Knee saversReduce strain when squatting for long innings.Shop

Young player wearing a batting helmet

For ages 4 to 6

Tee-ball starter

5 items

Tee-ball gloveA small, soft glove that closes easily.Shop
Tee-ball batLight bat with a tee-ball stamp.Shop
Soft-core ballsSafer for first catches.Shop
Batting teeFor practice at home.Shop
HelmetRequired for batting and running bases.Shop

Shop by category

Baseball glove holding a baseball

Gloves

Size by age and position.

Size by age and position.

Baseball bat, glove, and ball on the dirt

Bats

Match the stamp and length to the league.

Match the stamp and length to the league.

Read the bat and gear guide →

Young player wearing a batting helmet

Helmets

Check fit and face-guard rules.

Check fit and face-guard rules.

Baseball gloves on a bench

Batting gloves

Grip and fewer blisters.

Grip and fewer blisters.

Shop batting gloves

Baseball, bat, and gloves on the ground

Cleats

Molded for most youth fields.

Molded for most youth fields.

Baseball jersey with a glove and a ball

Pants

Team color and style vary.

Team color and style vary.

Baseball jersey with a glove and a ball

Socks

Team color socks or stirrups.

Team color socks or stirrups.

Baseball jersey with a glove and a ball

Belts

Usually team color.

Usually team color.

Baseballs and a glove on the grass

Eye black

Cuts sun glare.

Cuts sun glare.

Baseball jersey with a glove and a ball

Arm sleeves

Warmth and compression.

Warmth and compression.

Shop arm sleeves

Batting helmets, gloves, baseballs, and a gear bag

Bags

Bat packs and wheeled bags.

Bat packs and wheeled bags.

Batting helmets, gloves, baseballs, and a gear bag

Catcher's gear

Sets or individual pieces.

Sets or individual pieces.

Shop catcher's gear

Basket of baseballs on the grass

Training aids

Tees, nets and swing trainers.

Tees, nets and swing trainers.

Shop training aids

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