batter

Player who takes position to hit the ball; the batter grasps the handle of the bat.

stirrup sock

Colored sock whose lower extremity is an elastic that passes beneath the foot; it is usually worn over a white sock.

undershirt

Relatively tight-fitting stretchy garment with short or long sleeves that players wear under the team shirt.

spiked shoe

Footwear whose sole contains small spikes to provide good traction.

pants

Flexible stretchy garment covering the lower body from the waist to the shins or ankles.

bat

Piece of wood that the batter uses to hit the ball; its maximum length is 42 inches.

batting glove

Piece of leather covering the hand and wrist; it is designed to give the batter a good grip on the bat.

team shirt

Flexible garment covering the upper body; it features the team emblem and the player’s name and number.

batter’s helmet

Rigid piece of equipment for protecting the head from the ball’s impact; it has side protection for the ears and temples.

ankle guard

Piece of equipment made of hard molded plastic that protects the ankle and shin from impact when the ball ricochets off the bat.