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Two people at the equipment stand hold up a bat behind a table full of grips, knobs and gloves.

Equipment

What you bring yourself, what the club provides and what is checked at the championship. Unsure about a bat or helmet? Have your coach check it beforehand.

Bring yourself

Put your name on everything.

  • Glove — suited to your position
  • Your own batting helmet — most players have one of their own
  • Baseball or softball shoes — moulded cleats; metal spikes only in Juniors and Seniors
  • Baseball or softball trousers — with sports socks and a cap
  • Water bottle, sunscreen and rain jacket — Whitsun weather can go either way
  • Sports bag — with your name on it

Provided by the club or the championship

No need to buy these yourself.

  • Spare helmets — available per dugout
  • Catcher's gear — mask, chest and leg protection
  • Game balls — and team bats
  • First aid and cooling — at every venue

Bats

The coaching staff checks the bats themselves; umpires no longer inspect beforehand. Batting with a bat that is not allowed means out — even before anything has happened.

Baseball

Littles and Intermediates: USA Bat or solid one-piece wooden bat, up to 33 inches. Intermediates also BBCOR or wood up to 34 inches. Seniors: BBCOR or wood only.
Baseball bat rules at Little League

Softball

The usual bat for the league, with a visible certification mark. Littles up to 33 inches, Juniors and Seniors up to 34 inches.
Softball bat rules at Little League

Not allowed

Bats with cracks, a loose end cap or a taped-over mark. Stickers have to come off the bat. When in doubt, have your coach check it beforehand and otherwise leave it at home.

These rules come from this season's tournament regulations, see the Rules page; certification marks follow Little League International. [The rules on metal spikes and face guards are confirmed per season by the tournament management.]

Mandatory protection

Mandatory Note
Batting helmet All leagues Also when running the bases and as a coach in the coach's box
Face guard on the helmet Littles Recommended in the other leagues
Catcher's mask and throat guard All leagues Also when warming up a pitcher
No jewellery All leagues Jewellery off, including earrings and watches

No gear of your own?

Clubs almost always have gloves and shoes to lend. If that does not work out, tell your regional coordinator — we will arrange equipment.

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