Baseball Catcher's Gear

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The catcher calls the game, blocks the dirt ball, frames the borderline pitch, and takes a foul tip to the mask every few innings. The gear that position demands is in a different category from any other position on the field. SPC Sports carries baseball catcher's gear from All-Star, Rawlings, Easton, Mizuno, Wilson, and EvoShield, covering complete catcher sets, helmets, chest protectors, leg guards, catcher's mitts, and catcher accessories for youth through high school and adult players. Complete Catcher Sets For players new to the position, a complete catcher set is the most efficient way to get started. Sets include a helmet, chest protector, and leg guards sized to work together. All-Star catcher sets are the most popular option in our catalog across both the youth and adult size ranges, with good coverage and durability at competitive price points. Most sets are available in youth sizes for players ages 7 to 12 and adult sizes for players 13 and up. Catcher Helmets A baseball catcher's helmet must be NOCSAE-certified for sanctioned play. Two primary styles are in use: the traditional two-piece setup with a separate skull cap and wire mask, and the one-piece hockey-style helmet with an integrated cage. The hockey-style provides better rear skull and jaw coverage and has become the standard for youth and high school catchers. Sizing is measured by head circumference. Brands like All-Star and Rawlings offer both styles across youth and adult sizes. Chest Protectors A chest protector protects the sternum, ribs, collarbone, and shoulders from foul tips and wild pitches. Key features are a hard-shell sternum plate, adjustable shoulder and waist straps, and articulated side panels that allow a full throwing motion. Sizing is by torso length from collarbone to waist, typically in inch measurements. Most youth protectors run 12 to 13 inches and adult models run 14 to 17 inches. Leg Guards Leg guards protect the knee cap, shin, and ankle in the squat and blocking positi