Look in any dugout and you’ll see thousands of dollars worth of equipment. Is it all really necessary? In today’s episode, Chris Modrzejewski and I break down the different pieces of equipment, important restrictions to know, and how you can save money and still get quality gear that’s right for you player.

00:00 - Introduction

01:40 - Bats

03:45 - Drop restrictions by age

05:00 - USA vs USSSA bats

06:05 - Importance of bat size

07:10 - Alloy vs composite bats

09:50 - One-piece vs two-piece bats

11:50 - How to save money when buying bats

16:15 - Fielding gloves

18:30 - Saving money when buying gloves

19:15 - Characteristics of a proper glove

22:00 - Taking care of a glove

23:15 - Catcher’s gear

26:40 - NOCSAE certification for high school

27:45 - Footwear

30:45 - Miscellaneous gear

36:20 - Episode review

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