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Baseball Catcher's Equipment & Gear 

The catcher is the commander of the field. To confidently block 90-mph fastballs in the dirt, take foul tips, and protect the plate, you need armor that is as tough as you are. Team Town Sports offers a massive selection of premium, highly durable catcher's equipment from the game’s most trusted brands, including Easton, Rawlings, Wilson, Force3, and EvoShield. 

Shop Catcher's Gear by Category: 

• Complete Catcher’s Sets: The most convenient way to gear up. These box sets include a matching hockey-style helmet, chest protector, and leg guards. Perfect for youth players and fast-growing teens. 

• Catcher’s Helmets & Masks: Choose between modern hockey-style helmets for 360-degree protection, or traditional two-piece skull cap and mask combos favored by some pros. 

• Chest Protectors: Engineered with high-density foam to deaden the impact of blocked balls, keeping them close to the plate. Featuring mandatory NOCSAE-certified heart guards. 

• Leg & Shin Guards: Built with articulating knee caps, reinforced shin plates, and extended toe flaps to protect your lower half during drops and blocks. 

• Accessories & Upgrades: Customize your kit with essential catcher's mitts, throat guards, replacement straps, and knee savers to protect your joints through extra innings. 

Catcher's Equipment: Sizing, Safety & Setup FAQs 

What is included in a complete catcher's gear set? 

A standard catcher's gear box set includes the three core pieces of armor: a catcher's helmet, a chest protector, and a pair of leg guards. These sets are size-coordinated (Youth, Intermediate, or Adult) and color-matched. Note: A catcher's mitt and an athletic cup are never included in these sets and must be purchased separately. 

How do I measure and size catcher's gear? 

Proper sizing is critical for both mobility and safety behind the dish. 

• Helmet: Measure the circumference of your head just above the ears, similar to sizing a batting helmet. 

• Chest Protector: Measure from the base of your neck (the clavicle/collarbone dip) straight down to your navel (belly button). 

• Leg Guards: Measure from the absolute center of your kneecap straight down to the bend of your ankle/instep. 

What is the NOCSAE standard for catcher's chest protectors? 

To protect against commotio cordis (a rare but severe cardiac event caused by a blunt impact to the chest), the National Federation of State High School Associations (NFHS) and the NCAA mandate that all catcher's chest protectors meet the NOCSAE ND200 standard. Look for the official NOCSAE stamp on the chest plate to ensure the gear is legal for sanctioned league play. 

Should I choose a traditional mask or a hockey-style helmet? 

• Hockey-Style Helmets: Mandated by almost all youth and amateur leagues. They offer superior, full-coverage protection for the ears, jaw, and back of the head. 

• Traditional Masks: A two-piece system (a skull cap worn backward with a wire mask strapped over the face). It is easier to quickly throw off when tracking a pop-up, which is why it is still used by some professional and college players, but it leaves the ears and back of the head exposed to backswings. 

What are catcher's knee savers? 

Knee savers are wedge-shaped foam pads that attach to the back straps of the leg guards, resting between the calf and the thigh. When a catcher drops into a deep crouch, these pads support the player's weight, significantly reducing the strain and pressure on the knee joints and cartilage over a long tournament weekend.