Stamford American Little League

Equipment Guide

Additional Information regarding Equipment:

Baseball Glove

Baseball gloves are required and should be at both practices and games.  Avoid buying an oversized glove. Beginners should stick to a smaller glove for additional control.  It does take time to break in your new glove. No matter what you do, most will agree that the most effective way to break in a baseball glove is by using it.  Most gloves have the pre-measured size stamped inside where the pocket is.

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Baseball Bat

Bats are optional but most players bring their own bat.  Having your own bat allows players to practice when away from the team.  It is essential that you select a baseball bat that fits your unique body configuration and skill level, height, weight, and hitting strength. Your bat must also conform to the specifications as to what bats are approved by Little League for use in their various divisions.  

Little League's Latest Bat Information Page

Bat Sizing is always a challenge as well as if your child is beginning with baseball.  Go for a lighter bat to maintain bat speed, which is the top priority in hitting.  If they cannot hold the bat for 20 seconds without the arm starting to shake, it's too heavy.

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Batting Helmet

The league does not provide helmets in AAA and Majors.  It's recommended that each player purchased their own.  Altering the helmet in any form, including painting or adding decals (by anyone other than the manufacturer or authorized dealer) may void the warranty. Faceguards are permitted, provided they were fitted to the helmet by the manufacturer and contain all of the original fasteners. Faceguards are recommended for younger players.  

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Baseball Pants

Baseball pants are required and not provided by the league.  Team parent or coach will select the color based on team colors.  Baseball pants come in three basic colors (grey, black, and white)  It's always a good idea to have game and practice pants but this is optional.  Stamford American Little League recommends grey or white baseball pants.

Cleats

Baseball cleats are required and is arguably the most important baseball item you can buy your child. If you want your child to truly learn and enjoy any sport as well as avoid injury, you will go out of your way to purchase them appropriate shoes. Cleats with metal spikes are not permitted. Shoes with molded cleats are permissible. No soccer cleats if possible. Parents / Players can select the color.  

Equipment Bag

Baseball equipment bags are an optional item but are very nice to have and some only costs $15.  The player can put all his baseball gear & water in the bag and hang it on the dugout fence.  This item can be used for future seasons.

Long Sleeve Under Jersey Shirt

Long sleeve shirts are optional and the parents choice.  These keep the player warm for any of those cold spring weather games.

Practice Shirt

These shirts are optional and the parents choice.

Catcher's Gear

Catcher’s Gear will be provided by Stamford American Little League in applicable leagues.  

If a player chooses to purchase his or her own catcher’s gear, all gear must meet Little League’s specifications and requirements.  

• Catchers must wear approved long or short model chest protectors.
• All catchers must wear chest protectors with the neck collar, throat guard, shin guards and catcher's helmet
• All catchers must wear a mask, “dangling” type throat protector and catcher's helmet during infield/outfield practice, pitcher warm-up and games.

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