CATCHER’S SIZING GUIDE
Catcher’s gear by age: measure next
Age labels can help you find a shelf to browse. They cannot confirm that a catcher’s set fits. Take current measurements and check every component against the exact manufacturer’s chart.
Updated September 3, 2026 · Independent research
01 / BEFORE YOU BUY
Start with the team’s equipment plan
Ask whether the team supplies a set and which certification labels it requires. Have the coach review any shared equipment for fit and condition. For a player trying catcher for the first time, this conversation can prevent a purchase before the role and equipment needs are clear.
02 / BEFORE YOU BUY
Understand overlapping age labels
Rawlings labels some youth chest protectors for ages 12 and under and intermediate models for ages 12–15. Those ranges overlap. Its Velo 2.0 youth chest is 13½ inches, while the Renegade youth chest is 14 inches. The label alone does not resolve which fits.
Rawlings catcher’s sizing charts03 / BEFORE YOU BUY
Measure chest and legs independently
Rawlings’ chart measures the chest from the bottom of the throat or collarbone to just past the navel, and the leg from the center of the knee to the top of the foot. Follow the exact model’s instructions and record both measurements. If the pieces in a bundle do not both fit, compare separate components with the coach.
04 / BEFORE YOU BUY
Check the helmet separately
Use the helmet maker’s head-measurement and adjustment instructions. Try it with the rest of the gear and confirm the required labels on the actual equipment. Ask the coach to review the fit in a catching stance. Do not size up protective equipment just to gain another season.
05 / BEFORE YOU BUY
Before buying a complete set
Check exactly what comes in the box. Budget for a catcher’s mitt and any additional protection your league requires. Review fit, return restrictions, and seller availability before purchase. Recheck fit as the player grows; reaching a birthday does not automatically mean every component needs replacing.
Put the guide to work
Examples to compare, not price rankings. Check the seller for current cost, selected size, and availability.
RAWLINGS
Velo 2.0
Youth chest: 13½ in.
A helmet, chest protector, and leg-guard set. Compare its youth dimensions with the Renegade before choosing a size.
Follow the size chart for all three pieces; an age label is not a fit check.
RAWLINGS
Renegade 2.0
Youth chest: 14 in.
Includes a hockey-style helmet, chest protector, and leg guards. The youth chest size differs from the Velo 2.0.
Confirm league requirements and the exact model’s certification labels.
ALL-STAR
S7 AXIS Solid Color
Ages 9–12 • verify sizing
Includes helmet, chest protector, and AXIS leg guards. All-Star lists the helmet and chest protector as SEI certified to NOCSAE standards.
Use the manufacturer’s sizing guide and check for color-specific backorders.