Catchers Gear

Welcome to Homerun Catchers Gear!  On this page you will find information on all the different types of Catchers Gear including catchers gloves/mitts, chest protectors, masks/helmets, and leg/shin guards for the aspiring baseball or softball catcher.  You will also be provided the opportunity to purchase various catching equipment for use in your catching career. 

As said in Wikipedia “despite being heavily padded, catchers routinely suffer the worst physical abuse in baseball”. Because of the strenuous demands that catching does on the body, it is essential to choose proper fitting equipment.  Our sizing tips and methods section will help you determine the best ways to find proper fitting equipment. We also hope to mix in a little bit of news surrounding the catching world as well!

Catching is considered to be one of the most important facets of the game of baseball. They are in charge of calling the pitches, throwing runners out, and even blocking a runner from scoring an important run. Because the catcher has a view of the entire field, they are normally strong leaders and have the ability to direct the other field players at any given moment. The catcher is also responsible for learning the abilities and tendencies of each pitcher within their team. Pitchers can be a finicky bunch and a proper game managing catcher can go a long way to team success. Besides his fellow teammates, a catcher also has to decipher the game being called by the umpire. Some umpires have a much larger strike zone than others and the catcher should use that to his advantage.

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