Baseball has often been dubbed as the national past time of the United States. It is popular among all ages. Children can start as early as the age of four or five, from little leagues to major leagues. Little league games are popular among small or big towns, it can be an event to look forward to, watching their kids have fun, compete and win the game. Some get serious enough on baseball that they make their way to major leagues. To get started on baseball, you’ll just need to have some few pieces of equipment:
Baseball Glove
Baseball gloves are used to catch the ball. There are a ton of baseball gloves to choose from. It comes in a variety of sizes, colors, designs, and materials. The style of the glove that you’ll be choosing would depend on your position on the field. Before buying gloves, make sure it fits your hand perfectly, as having unfit gloves could lead to injuries.
Baseball Cleats
Baseball cleats are shoes for baseball. It is a piece of important equipment on baseball as it is designed to help your footwork on the field. You can’t just wear regular rubber shoes, as running through the field is dangerous and slippery, so cleats are specifically designed to help players avoid injuries and accidents from that.
Baseball Bat
It won’t be baseball without the bat. There are also a variety of bats out there, just like gloves. There are bats for youths and adults. And you can choose between metal or wood. Metal bats are usually used for little leagues because they use a ball made out of rubber. And from high school to pro, they typically use wooden bats as they use a ball wrapped with leather.
Baseball
You’ll definitely need a ball to play. As mentioned earlier, little leagues usually use a ball made out of rubber. And for high school to pro baseball, they use a ball wrapped with leather.
Batting Helmet
You will need a helmet for protection. It is made of strong plastic material and have padding inside to add more comfort and safety.
Baseball Uniform
This usually comes from your team if you joined one. It often comes with: A baseball hat that will protect you from the sun, baseball pants, and top.