Batting Helmet Sizing Guide

The right helmet can keep you protected at-bat and lets you focus solely on the game without fear of sustaining a head or face injury.  But, this poses the question, "how do you choose the right helmet?"  Well, with so many options available on the market, choosing the right helmet can be difficult, which is why we've put together a baseball helmet buying guide to make the process easier for you.

Pros:  Protects your head from injury and allows for maximum visibility of the ball when you're up to bat.

Cons:  Minimal face protection.

Who Should Wear It:  Open face helmets are a great option for little league players, as the game involves lower pitching speeds.

Pros:  Features a thick, coated metal guard that protects your face and a shell made out of high-grade ABS that keeps your head safe when you're in the batter's box.

Cons:  Face mask may impede vision at the plate.  Make sure it is placed on helmet properly to ensure protection and full vision.

Who Should Wear It:  Softball players typically wear this style of helmet due to the fast pitching speed of the game and the tendency for errant balls to hit in this area

Pros:  These helmets provide the ultimate protection thanks to an impact-resistant guard on one side of the helmet.

Cons:  Jaw guard protection is only available for one side, so you'll have to consider your batting stance when choosing this option.

Who Should Wear It:  Serious or professional baseball players that need a tough and durable, yet comfortable helmet that offers maximum protection.

Note:  Many manufacturers, like Rawlings and Easton, provide jaw guard extensions available to purchase separately.  If you already own a helmet and want to add a jaw-guard, search for your helmet brand and look for the jaw guard extension that fits your helmet model.

A great infield is the key to any great defensive baseball team.  The ability to get to groundballs, make quick transitions and accurate throws can take away hits and runs and be the difference between a win and a loss.  So it’s important that infielders be on their game at all times.

If you play the infield and you are looking to keep your skills in the dirt sharp during this downtime, try these five baseball infield drills to turn yourself into a defensive wizard.