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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