Baseball Catchers Gear

Parents face a tough choice when deciding whether or not to buy their child baseball catchers gear set. In most cases children are still growing and spending $100 or more on catcher's gear may not seem like a sound investment. For some families, money is no problem and their children receive new catcher's gear and mitts every other year. But, for most families money must be spent wisely.

As a parent, you must first determine if your child is serious about catching or if it's a passing fad. Most teams have a set of gear to use, so, if your child is curious about trying the position, encourage them to use this gear first. Although, be aware that many times this baseball catchers gear is not very well maintained and can also pose a minor health risk if multiple kids are sharing equipment. If you discover that your child is serious about catching, you should consider buying a full set of gear.

How much should you spend on a complete set of youth catcher's gear?

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catchers protective equipment

Black Magic Helmet (6" - 7") Black Magic Chest Protector (15") Black Magic Leg Guards (12.75") 4.5" Throat Protector

What others are saying about it:

I bought this set for my 8/9 year old son. He loves it. It looks great...just like the pros! It is slightly too big, but we made some adjustments to the chest protector and it works. Easton makes some pretty good stuff. I think the chest protector should come with more adjustments. He is doing great with the equipment behind the plate. I would purchase it again.

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* Pro-Style Varsity Catcher's Helmet
* MCB70 Varsity Chest Protector
* Varsity Double Knee Leg Guards
* 4" Throat protector
* For ages 15+

What others are saying:

My son, age 16, saved his own money to purchase this gear. He hated playing baseball with his friends and they couldn't play a "real" game because they were afraid that somebody would get hit with the ball. The gear seems to be made to last; it's not junk. I do wish that a storage bag came with it though because my son keeps it in the garage and it is always full of dirt. I would definitely recommend this product from this seller!

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# Package includes:Adjustable Catcher's Combo Helmet??
# MCB74 Youth Chest Protector
# Youth Double Knee Leg Guards
# 4" Throat protector
# For ages 8-12

What others are saying about the MacGregor Youth Catcher's Gear Pack

Much better deal than buying helmet and gear separately. Could have used more detailed information about sizing. Youth is a pretty broad term. My grandson (average 9 year old) should grow into it in a couple of years. Not adjustable in terms of height.

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Expect to spend about $100 for a complete set of the basic baseball catchers gear and glove. Higher end catcher's gear and the top of the line catcher's gloves can combine for a $900 price tag. A typical or average set of gear with a decent mitt will run you around the $200 - $300 range. Cheaper sets can be found online and these online stores usually offer discounts when purchasing complete sets.

If this price tag still seems too high and your child is serious about catching, I do recommend at minimum buying their own catcher's glove. Prices for catcher's gloves can range between $25 - $200.

Make sure everything you purchase has a warranty!

One last point. Do not make the mistake of buying a set that is too big for your child thinking that he/she will grow into it. Catcher's gear should fit properly. Proper fitting catcher's gear is important for two main reasons: safety and performance.

Shop around different sports stores in your area or check online to find equipment and baseball softball gloves in your price range.

Some brands that you should consider for catcher' gloves include: Wilson, Easton, Mizuno, Rawlings, Akadema, and Nokona.

Brands that sell youth catcher's sets and bags are: All Star, Rawlings, Easton, Wilson, Mizuno, Diamond, McGregor, Nike, Schutt, and Under Armour.