Baseball Equipment Baseball Equipment To play baseball, you only need a ball and a bat. But for the more serious player, other equipment is essential, for both protection, and to enable the player to perform better. Outfielders, pitchers, and infielders wear a standard baseball glove. The first baseman wears a special glove that is more adaptable to his position. When batting, a player wears a helmet with an ear flap on the side closest to the pitcher.
Shoes have cleats for added traction.
The catcher's mitt is wider, with much more padding to protect the hand. A catcher also wears a mask to protect the face, and a chest protector and shin guards to protect the body. The umpire, positioned behind the catcher, also wears protective gear.