Recommended and required gear for all levels of baseball and softball
Bat
- Recommended at all levels. The league will provide bats for players who do not bring their own
- Bat regulations and guidelines can be found on the PLL website (here)
- Please read the regulations! There are a lot of bats out there that are not certified for use in Little League
Batting Helmet
- Required at all levels
- Coach Pitch, Rookies Baseball, and all levels of softball must have a face cage installed on the helmet
- A "C-flap" is NOT a face cage and cannot be used as a substitute for a face cage
- If your helmet has a C-flap (Minors or Intermediate Baseball), it must be designed specifically for that model of helmet. Third-party attachments are not acceptable
Mitt
- Required at all levels
- Remember, it goes on the non-throwing hand
Footwear
- Cleats are recommended, but not required. They do not need to be baseball/softball-specific
- Sneakers are fine
- Sandals and rain/snow boots are not permitted
- No metal spikes
Uniform
- Players are provided a jersey and cap
- Baseball players should wear gray baseball pants (not required for Tee Ball)
- Softball players should wear black pants
Protective Cup
- Required of all male catchers
- Strongly recommended for all male players
Fielders Mask (softball)
- Required of all pitchers and infielders (10U, 12U)
- Recommended for fielders (8U)
If you have any questions about purchasing gear, or if doing so will present a hardship for your family, please contact
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