What helmet and protective gear do I need?

Batting helmets must be worn by:

• the batter and the on-deck batter
• every runner, including a runner who has scored or been put out, while the ball is live
• any player or student in a coach's box
• non-adult bat and ball shaggers in live-ball territory

The helmet must meet the NOCSAE standard at the time of manufacture, carry a legible exterior warning label, have a non-glare (not mirror-like) surface, and be free of cracks and broken earpieces or pads.

Catchers must wear a helmet and mask combination that meets the NOCSAE standard, with dual ear flaps, and a chest protector that meets the NOCSAE standard. An eye shield is allowed only if it was attached to the mask by the manufacturer and is clear, with no tint.

Anyone warming up a pitcher, anywhere, must wear a head protector, a mask with a throat protector and a protective cup.

Defensive players, including the pitcher, may wear face and eye protection with a non-glare surface.