2023 Equipment Shopping List
USA Baseball Certified Bat * (required for all players 12 years of age or younger)
T-Ball requires a bat that is also marked "T-Ball". Bats that are marked as "T-Ball" are not allowed at the Rookie and above levels.
​BBCOR Certified Bat (required for all players 14 years of age or older , recommended for 13 year olds)
Fielders Glove (required)
White with Black Piping Uniform Pants (required) Examples from DICK's Sporting Goods and Epic Sports Black Athletic Socks (required for short length pants, optional for full length pants that do not show socks) Example Black Uniform Belt (required) Example Athletic Pants for Practices (shorts are NOT allowed during practices) (required) Example Athletic Cup & Supporter (required for all boys)
Cleats (plastic cleats allowed at all levels, metal cleats are allowed only at the 13+ Babe Ruth level) (required)
Batting Helmet (helmet required , face mask optional)
Large Water Bottle (required)
Hand Sanitizer ( optional)
Face Mask ( optional)
Batting Gloves (optional)
Equipment Bag (optional)
Shatter Proof Sunglasses (optional)
Eye Black (optional)
Baseball(s)
Rawlings TVP Training Baseballs for T-Ball (optional)
Rawlings RCAL1 Baseballs for Rookies, Minors & Majors (optional)
Rawlings RBRO1 Baseballs for Seniors (optional)
Catcher's Gear (if applicable) (optional)
TAYBS will provide a team uniform jersey and hat.
Youth Softball Shopping List:
"Official Softball Bat" or "Official Fastpitch Bat" (required)
Fielders Glove (required)
White with Black Piping Uniform Pants (required) Examples from DICK's Sporting Goods and Epic Sports Black Athletic Socks (required for short length pants, optional for full length pants that do not show socks) Example Black Uniform Belt (required) Example Athletic Pants for Practices (shorts are NOT allowed during practices) (required) Example
Cleats (NO metal cleats at any level) (required)
Batting Helmet with Face Mask (required)
Fielders Face Mask (required for pitchers and those playing first and third base , recommended for all other positions)
Large Water Bottle (required) Hand Sanitizer ( optional)
Face Mask (optional)
Batting Gloves (optional)
Equipment Bag (optional)
Shatter Proof Sunglasses (optional)
Eye Black (optional)
Softball(s)
11" Optic Yellow, Raised Seam, Safety Balls for Rooke Softball (optional)
11" Optic Yellow, Raised Seam Balls for Minors Softball (optional)
12" Optic Yellow, Raised Seam, .47 COR 375 lbs Balls for Majors & Seniors Softball (optional)
Catcher's Gear (if applicable) (optional)
TAYBS will provide a team uniform jersey.
Adult Softball Shopping List:
Fielders Glove (required)
Hand Sanitizer (required)
Hat (optional)
Batting Gloves (optional)
Face Mask (optional)
Batting Helmet (optional with or without face mask)
Cleats (NO metal cleats) (optional)
Fielders Face Mask (optional)
Athletic Cup & Supporter (optional)
Equipment Bag (optional)
Water Bottle (optional)
Shatter Proof Sunglasses (optional)
Eye Black (optional)
NO Personal bats or softballs are allowed anywhere at the field TAYBS will provide a team uniform jersey.
What size equipment should I purchase? Many parents ask us what size equipment should I purchase for my child. The following charts should be used as a guideline for sizing equipment for your child. Every child is unique, so please only use these charts as a starting point to determine the correct size for your player.
Bat Length
Bat Weight
NOTE - We do not recommend getting a bat with a 2 1/4" diameter.
Glove Size
