Recommended Player Equipment by Division

This page provides general guidelines for what equipment players should have for each division. If purchasing new gear, please review the bat and helmet requirements carefully to make sure your equipment is Little League approved.

If the cost of equipment is a concern, please contact the Player Agent at [email protected]. We can often help find loaner gear or other options.

T-Ball

• Glove
  All players are required to provide their own glove.
• Helmet
  The league is able to provide players with their own helmet upon request. If you purchase your own helmet, it must be NOCSAE certified and must not be altered in any way that would void the certification (no painting, drilling, or unapproved stickers).
• Bat
  Each team is provided with a set of bats to share. If you are purchasing your own bat, it must:

  • Contain the USA Baseball logo (NOT USSSA)
  • Solid, one-piece wood bats do not require the USA Baseball logo.
  • Be certified for T-Ball
  • Have a length less than or equal to 26"
• Cleats
  Generally not required.
• Athletic protector
  Not required.
• Baseball pants / socks
  Check with your team manager for color and style.

Minor-B

• Glove
  All players are required to provide their own glove.
• Catcher’s gear
  Each team is provided with a set of catcher’s gear to share, including a dangling throat protector on the mask.
• Helmet
  The league is able to provide players with their own helmet upon request. If you purchase your own helmet, it must be NOCSAE certified and must not be altered in any way that would void the certification (no painting, drilling, or unapproved stickers).
• Bat
  Each team is provided with a set of bats to share. If you are purchasing your own bat, it must:

  • Contain the USA Baseball logo (NOT USSSA)
  • Solid, one-piece wood bats do not require the USA Baseball logo.
  • Have a length less than or equal to 33"
  • Have a diameter less than or equal to 2 5/8"
• Cleats
  Recommended, must be rubber (no metal cleats).
• Athletic protector
  Required for male catchers.
• Baseball pants / socks
  Check with your team manager for color and style.

Minor-A

• Glove
  All players are required to provide their own glove.
• Catcher’s gear
  Each team is provided with a set of catcher’s gear to share, including a dangling throat protector on the mask.
• Helmet
  The league is able to provide players with their own helmet upon request. If you purchase your own helmet, it must be NOCSAE certified and must not be altered in any way that would void the certification (no painting, drilling, or unapproved stickers).
• Bat
  Each team is provided with a set of bats to share. If you are purchasing your own bat, it must:

  • Contain the USA Baseball logo (NOT USSSA)
  • Solid, one-piece wood bats do not require the USA Baseball logo.
  • Have a length less than or equal to 33"
  • Have a diameter less than or equal to 2 5/8"
  • Not have any pine tar or other prohibited surface treatments (umpires may remove non-compliant bats)
• Cleats
  Highly recommended, must be rubber (no metal cleats).
• Athletic protector
  Required for male catchers.
• Baseball pants / socks
  Check with your team manager for color and style.

Majors

• Glove
  All players are required to provide their own glove.
• Catcher’s gear
  Catchers are generally expected to provide their own gear, including a dangling throat protector on the mask.
• Helmet
  All players are required to provide their own helmet. Helmets must be NOCSAE certified and must not be altered in any way that would void the certification (no painting, drilling, or unapproved stickers).
• Bat
  All players are recommended to provide their own bat. If you are purchasing a bat, it must:

  • Contain the USA Baseball logo (NOT USSSA)
  • Solid, one-piece wood bats do not require the USA Baseball logo.
  • Have a length less than or equal to 33"
  • Have a diameter less than or equal to 2 5/8"
  • Not have any pine tar or other prohibited surface treatments (umpires may remove non-compliant bats)
• Cleats
  Highly recommended, must be rubber (metal cleats are not allowed in Majors).
• Athletic protector
  Required for male catchers.
• Baseball pants / socks
  Check with your team manager for color and style.

Juniors

• Glove
  All players are required to provide their own glove.
• Catcher’s gear
  Catchers are expected to provide their own gear, including a dangling throat protector on the mask.
• Helmet
  All players are required to provide their own helmet. Helmets must be NOCSAE certified and must not be altered in any way that would void the certification (no painting, drilling, or unapproved stickers).
• Bat
  All players are recommended to provide their own bat. If you are purchasing a bat, it must:

  • Contain either the USA Baseball logo (NOT USSSA) or the BBCOR logo
  • Solid, one-piece wood bats do not require a logo.
  • Have a length less than or equal to 34"
  • Have a diameter less than or equal to 2 5/8"
  • Not have any pine tar or other prohibited surface treatments (umpires may remove non-compliant bats)
• Cleats
  Highly recommended, metal cleats are permitted at this level.
• Athletic protector
  Required for male catchers.
• Baseball pants / socks
  Check with your team manager for color and style.

Seniors

• Glove
  All players are required to provide their own glove.
• Catcher’s gear
  Catchers are expected to provide their own gear, including a dangling throat protector on the mask.
• Helmet
  All players are required to provide their own helmet. Helmets must be NOCSAE certified and must not be altered in any way that would void the certification (no painting, drilling, or unapproved stickers).
• Bat
  All players are recommended to provide their own bat. If you are purchasing a bat, it must:

  • Contain the BBCOR logo
  • Solid, one-piece wood bats do not require a logo.
  • Have a length less than or equal to 36"
  • Have a diameter less than or equal to 2 5/8"
  • Not have any pine tar or other prohibited surface treatments (umpires may remove non-compliant bats)
• Cleats
  Highly recommended, metal cleats are permitted at this level.
• Athletic protector
  Required for male catchers.
• Baseball pants / socks
  Check with your team manager for color and style.