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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