Travel Baseball & Softball Equipment Checklist

Travel ball. If you’re a veteran of driving to and from baseball or softball games, you know the drill by now. If you’re a rookie to the lifestyle, welcome to the game and buckle up. Travel baseball or softball is a fun-filled ride featuring both game-winning highs and exhausting itineraries.

Before you find your place in the bleachers or position yourself in the dugout, you’ll want to make sure that — in addition to packing all the comforts of home — you also have all the gear you’ll need while out on the road. Hibbett | City Gear’s handy (and shoppable) checklist of what you need in your travel baseball or softball bag runs down exactly what you need for your game while on the road.

Travel Baseball Equipment List

Baseball Cleats

Grade school kids’ and men’s baseball cleats offer stability and comfort ideal for diamond-ready plays. From sleek, aerodynamic Nike and Under Armour options to OG inspired Jordan men’s cleats that match the nostalgia of America’s favorite pastime, be sure to pack a pair of cleats before you hit the road.

• Nike Force Trout Pro MCS
• Under Armour Harper 4 RM
• Jordan 1 Retro MCS

Baseball Bats

Whether you need a travel baseball bat with a -10 drop for a youth player or a -3 drop for high school batters, bats allow you to achieve speed and power at the plate. Find a selection of travel baseball bats constructed with lightweight materials like alloy or aluminum.

• Mizuno B20 Hot Metal Youth USA Bat
• Easton Beast Speed Hybrid USSSA Bat 2019
• Easton Alpha 360 BBCOR Bat 2020

Baseball Uniforms

Superior materials from Nike, Easton and Mizuno that comprise baseball uniforms will keep you dry and comfortable on the mound or in the outfield. With a range of moisture-wicking, button-down jerseys, pants and padded sliding shorts, any player can look (and be protected) like a pro.

• Nike Men’s Core Baseball Pant
• Easton Youth Pro Knicker Pant
• Mizuno Youth Comp Game Jersey
• Mizuno Elite Adult Mesh Game Jersey
• Mizuno Men’s Pro Pinstripe Jersey
• Nike Baseball Uniform Belt 2.0
• Nike Pro Boys’ Heist Slider Short
• Shock Doctor Men’s Core Padded Sliding Short

Baseball Gloves

When you’re packing your travel baseball bag, don’t forget to throw in your baseball glove. Full-grain leather options from Mizuno, Easton and Wilson offer lightweight performance and protection so you can scoop up a ground ball or field a pop fly with ease. Need more guidance on picking out the perfect glove? Check out this post to find your right fit.

• Mizuno Prospect 11” Youth Baseball Glove
• Wilson A500 11.5” Youth Baseball Glove
• Easton Flagship Series Baseball Glove 11.75”
• Mizuno Pro 11.5” Infield Glove

Batting Gloves

Exude confidence at the plate and get a grip with a range of batting gloves from Mizuno, Easton and Nike. Synthetic and real leathers, breathable perforations and strategically placed seams give any player a range of motion and grip for superior performance.

• Nike Youth Huarache Edge Batting Gloves
• Mizuno Youth B-303 Batting Gloves
• Easton Pro-X Adult Batting Gloves
• Mizuno Men’s Pride 2 Batting Gloves

Baseball Helmets

Protective baseball helmets from Easton, Schutt and Rawlings help you keep your head in the game and your focus on the ball, whether you’re batting or catching.

• Easton Z5 2.0 Batting Helmet
• Rawlings Velo Junior Matte Finish
• Schutt Air Matte XR Batting Helmet

Travel Softball Equipment List

Softball Cleats

Round the bases, stand your ground on the mound or grip the grass of the outfield in a pair of traction-enhancing softball cleats.

• Nike Hyperdiamond 3 Keystone Grade School
• New Balance FUSEv2 Metal Cleat

Softball Bats

Play tough with composite fastpitch softball bats that allow for powerful swings and satisfying “thwacks” as you connect with the ball.

• Louisville Slugger Youth Proven Fastpitch Bat (-13)
• Easton Ghost Double Barrel Fastpitch Bat (-10)

Softball Uniforms

Slide into first, steal second or go for home in protective sliding shorts that offer optimum padding. Enjoy well-ventilated uniform pants and jerseys for game-long, moisture-wicking comfort.

• Nike Girls Core Pant
• Rip-It Women’s Classic Adira Pant
• Mizuno Women’s Elite 2 Button Game Jersey
• Mizuno Girls’ Elite 2 Button Game Jersey
• Mizuno Women’s Low Rise Padded Sliding Short

Softball Gloves

Softball gloves offer you wider, well-positioned leather pockets and strategic welting allow for easy catches during warmup and throughout the game.

• Wilson Siren All-Position 12.5” Fastpitch Glove
• Easton Ghost Series Fastpitch 12.75” Glove
• Mizuno MVP Prime SE 12.5” Slow Pitch Glove

Softball Batting Gloves

Features like padding for blister control, breathable perforations, durable leather and synthetic materials to keep your hands protected, softball batting gloves allow you to follow through with every swing.

• Rip-It Blister Control Glove Women’s
• Rip-It Blister Control Glove Girls’
• Easton Women’s Ghost Fastpitch Glove
• Mizuno Girls’ Finch Premier Fastpitch Hibbett-Exclusive Glove

Softball Helmets

Who says you can’t show off a little personality at the plate? Batter up with eye-catching softball helmets that combine style and superior protection.

• Rawlings Velo Junior Softball Batting Helmet
• Rip-It Vision Pro Shimmer Fastpitch Helmet

When travel baseball or travel softball season resumes, players (and parents) of all ages get ready to hit the road for some fast-paced fun. Gas up the car and head into your nearest Hibbett | City Gear for all your must-have equipment and apparel, or order what you need online.