Helmets

Baseball Batting Helmets 

Protect the plate with confidence. Team Town Sports offers a comprehensive collection of top-quality baseball batting helmets engineered to absorb high-velocity impacts while keeping you cool and comfortable. Shop the latest protective technology, matte finishes, and team colors from trusted brands like Easton, EvoShield, RIP-IT and Rawlings. 

Shop Baseball Helmets by Style & Features: 

• Standard Double-Ear Helmets: The mandatory standard for all youth, high school, and college leagues. These helmets feature protective ear flaps on both sides, ensuring complete safety whether you bat right-handed, left-handed, or switch-hit. 
• Helmets with Jaw Guards: Featuring an extended flap (often called a C-Flap) on the side facing the pitcher. This provides crucial, extended protection for the batter's cheek, jaw, and teeth without obstructing their line of sight. 
• Catcher’s Helmets & Masks: Specialized, full-cage headgear designed exclusively for the catcher's position to deflect foul tips and wild pitches. 
• Youth Helmets: Scaled down for smaller heads, often featuring pre-drilled holes for attaching mandatory youth face cages. 

Batting Helmets: Sizing, Fit & Safety FAQs 

What are the different types of baseball helmets? 

While professional MLB players use single-ear helmets to reduce weight, all amateur and youth leagues require double-ear helmets for maximum safety. In recent years, helmets with integrated or attachable jaw guards have become incredibly popular across all levels to protect the batter's face from inside pitches. Additionally, some youth leagues require helmets with full metal face cages for maximum facial protection. 

What is NOCSAE certification, and why does it matter? 

NOCSAE stands for the National Operating Committee on Standards for Athletic Equipment. A helmet must carry the NOCSAE stamp on the back to be legally used in sanctioned league play (Little League, High School, College, etc.). This stamp guarantees the helmet has been rigorously laboratory-tested to withstand high-speed impacts and prevent severe head injuries. 

How should a baseball batting helmet fit? 

A batting helmet must fit snugly and sit level on your head. The bill of the helmet should sit exactly one inch (about one finger's width) above your eyebrows. 

• The Shake Test: Put the helmet on and shake your head side-to-side and up-and-down. If the helmet shifts around, it is too loose and cannot protect you properly. It should grip your head securely without causing painful pressure points. 

How do I choose the right size baseball helmet? 

Baseball helmets are typically sized using traditional fitted hat sizes (e.g., 7 1/8) or general sizing brackets (Youth Small, Adult Medium). To find your exact size, take a flexible measuring tape and measure the circumference of your head just above your ears and eyebrows. Match that measurement (in inches or centimeters) to the specific manufacturer's size chart. If you are between sizes, you can often buy a fit kit with thicker interior padding to achieve a custom fit. 

How do I maintain and clean my baseball helmet? 

Helmets collect a lot of sweat and dirt during a hot summer season. Wipe the durable plastic exterior down with a damp cloth and mild soap to remove dirt and pine tar. For the interior padding, use an antibacterial sports gear spray to eliminate odor-causing bacteria, and allow the helmet to air dry in a well-ventilated space. Never use harsh chemicals on the shell, as it can degrade the impact-absorbing plastics and void the NOCSAE certification.