BASEBALL

FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT

Equipment

1. Batting Helmet
A batter wears a helmet to shield his or her head and the ear that is
facing the pitcher from the ball. Even though just the ear facing the pitcher
should be covered, some helmets only feature ear protection on one side.
However, as some batters bat with their left hand while others bat with their
right, helmets with ear protectors on both sides are more prevalent.

2. Baseball cap
Baseball caps are primarily used to shield players' eyes from the sun during
games and training. The front brim of the caps has a firm or soft crown that
shields the player's face from the sun. Baseball caps are very common among
fans and are not just worn by baseball players.

3. Catcher's helmet
Catchers protect their head and face by donning a helmet with a face mask like a hockey
goalie mask. On occasion, they might also don a face mask and a second helmet. A helmet
can shield your athlete from a severe head or brain damage.

4. Uniform
The attire that baseball players wear while competing is known as a uniform. Like
other uniforms, it serves to distinguish the wearer from the group they are a part of
, in this case, their baseball club. The last names and uniform numbers of the
players that wear them are usually on their baseball uniforms.

5. Sliding shorts
Sliding shorts, also known as compression shorts, provide additional protection
by placing a layer between you and your pants. Additionally, the friction
formed between the runner's body and the ground aids in slowing down their
forward momentum.

6. Groin Guard
players of baseball are typically advised to wear a protective cup to protect their
genital area while playing. In positions like catcher, pitcher, and infielder where
the ball can be struck at high speeds, increasing the danger of injury, the usage
of cups is essential.
7. Baseball Cleats
Players can move smoothly with more speed and rapidity when wearing cleats.
Cleats give players more comfort, aid with balance and footing, and decrease
the likelihood of injuries.

8. Bat
A bat is a piece of wood that has been precisely fashioned for hitting the ball.
A baseball bat is a smooth wooden or metal club that is used to hit the ball after
the pitcher has thrown it in the game of baseball. It can only be 42 inches
(1.067 m) in length and 2.75 inches (7.0 cm) in diameter at its thickest point,
according to regulations.

9. Ball
A rubber or cork center is wrapped in yarn before being covered in white
genuine synthetic composite leather. A standard baseball has a circumference of 9
to 9.25 inches (229 to 235 mm), a diameter of 2.86 to 2.94 inches (73 to 75 mm),
and weighs 5 to 5.25 ounces (0.142 to 0.149 kg).

10. Batting Gloves

Baseball hitters use gloves in order to get a tighter grip on the bat. Batting
gloves are worn by athletes because they lessen the vibration or stinging that
frequently occurs when hitting a baseball.

11. Catcher's mitt

Catchers Mitts Baseball catcher's mitts usually have a very thick pad around the
circumference of the mitt and thick padding in the palm and finger area and a small
pocket.

12. First Baseman’s mitt

Have a thin but stiff pad that runs around the circumference of the mitt and little or no padding in the
palm or finger area.
Facility

The infield (also called diamond) is a 27.4m square and is graded so that the baselines and home
plate are level. The infield and outfield, including the boundary lines, are fair territory and all other
areas are foul territory.

The minimum distance from home base to the nearest fence, stand or other obstruction on fair
territory is 76.2m.

The pitcher’s plate is 10 inches above the level of home late. The degree of slope from a point 6
inches in front of the pitcher’s plate to a point 6 feet toward home plate is 1 inch to 1 foot and is
uniform.

It is preferred that the line from home base through the pitcher’s plate to second base runs east-south-
east.

Measurements of distances to the bases are as following:

Home base to second base 38.8m

Home base to first base 27.4m
Second base to first base 27.4m
Home base to third base 27.4m
Second base to third base 27.4m
First base to second base 27.4m
Distance between first and third base is 38.8m.
The foul lines and all other playing lines are marked with paint or non-toxic, non-burning chalk or
other white material.

Home plate
Home base is a five-sided slab of white rubber. It is a 3.2cm square with two corners removed. This
means one edge is 3.2cm long, two adjacent side are 21.5cm and the remaining two sides are
30.48cm and set at an angle to make a point.

The base is fixed in the ground level with the ground surface.

Bases
First, second and third bases are marked by white canvas bags or rubber covered bags, attached to
the ground. The first and third base bags are entirely with the infield. The second base bag is centred
on second base. The bags are 38.1cm square and filled with soft materials.

Pitching mound and plate

The pitching mound is a 5.49m circle, centre of which is 18.39m from the rear of home plate.
The pitcher’s plate is a rectangular slab of white rubber, 61cm by 15cm. It is set in the ground so that
the distance between the pitcher’s plate and home base (the rear point of home plate) is 18.39m.