Anybody know what gear I need to have for baseball conditiong and for high school baseball? What should I wear like basketball shorts and a tee-shirt. What size bat should I get. What Type of glove, I know it varies by position but what would be a standard glove for all positions before I get my position. What type of cleats do I need. Do I need to purchase a baseball helmet. I have my protective cup from football so that’s taken care of. What kind of equipment bags and sunglasses if neccessary should I get. If you have any advice you’d like to tell me about conditioning or high school baseball I would appreciate it. Thanks for your answers, and I appreciate your time!!!
Big set of questions – I’ll take them in order
- Do not wear shorts – get yourself a decent pair of baseball pants and long sleave undershirt. Here’s a place to find cheap gear online.
- Bats can be expensive. If you are a typical high school player you need a 32-33 inch bat that weighs about 30 ounces. Go to a Sporting Goods store and try them out personally. They should feel light in your hands. Easton bats are top notch. Click here for products from Easton
- Get a general purpose glove unless you know you are going to be a pitcher or a first basemen. Outfield and pitching gloves are generally larger than infield gloves. Here’s a great general purpose glove.
Mizuno GMVP1175 11.75 Infield Glove - Rubber cleats are more all purpose but if you are in senior high you need to get metal cleats. Adidas has a classic look and the lowest prices.
- Helmuts will be provided
- A cheap equipment bag is needed unless your school or team provides one or orders them for you (Be sure to ask) Here’s a place to get travel bags-Anaconda Sports
- Conditioning is key for high school baseball. You don’t want to be getting in shape when practice starts–you want to be in shape. Here’s a fitness training video I recommend.
