Need Gear!

[JamesC]

I have a buddy trying to get into the game this year and I'm trying to help him get some gear (pretty much everything-clothes and gear) to get started at an affordable price point. Normally, I know, do it right from the beginning. But he's testing the water to see if he even likes it so I don't want him to have to drop $400+ starting out. Any help out there?

[alex7]

$37 Champion chest protector is a great way to start.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Champion-P220-Umpire-Chest-Protector-13-/380825215220?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item58aaf3a0f4

 

$35 Wilson mask, or usually you can get one donated by another umpire.  Shoot, have him wear his partner's mask for the first few plates.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Wilson-A3008-Dyna-Lite-baseball-umpire-face-mask-NEW-/171205831316?pt=LH_DefaultDomain_0&hash=item27dca9aa94

 

$10 catcher leg guards can be purchased on craigslist just about anywhere.

 

$65 Reebok plate shoes

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Reebok-Magistrate-II-baseball-Low-umpire-plate-shoe-J01418-NEW-retails-120-/190984969452?pt=US_Men_s_Athletic_Footwear&var=&hash=item2c77975cec

 

$28 combo pants for plate or bases.

http://www.ebay.com/itm/Combo-Umpire-pants-/271383492539?pt=US_Men_s_Athletic_Apparel&hash=item3f2fb777bb

 

Navy shirts are free from vet umpires.  Also free are indicators, plate brushes, ball bags, and belts.  

 

$7 black hat.  $10 jock strap and cup.

 

He's now ready to go at under $200.

[kylejt]

p.s. the guy with the Champion chest protectors has always taken $5 off the "buy it now" price, for a Best Offer. And that's the best deal on gear you'll ever find.

[BT_Blue]

He can get an All Star FM25 mask from academy.com for $25.

Also, he can go to Walmart and get a pair of black steel toe sneakers for something around $30 or so that will work with the catchers shins.

[BigUmpire]

TYJA sports is selling pants for $10.00 and base shoes for $5.00

These are not pro quality BUT for nubies that are fine.

 

Limited sizes left.

 

Bought several pairs of pants and shoes last year for my young guys and they are fine.

 

http://www.tyjasports.com/TYJA-Officials-s/1513.htm

[Mike Prince]

Also check Craigslist.  Around here there always seems to be "complete" packages for sale from people who went out and spent a lot of money, used the gear a couple times, and realized umpiring was not for them.

[Bkesler24]

The tyja sports pants how do the run big or small? I wear a 34 in blue jeans and shorts, should I go with. A 34 with these pants?

[Bkesler24]

I'm in need of a new/used ball bag, color doesn't matter, if anyone has a extra one to donate I would gladly appreciate it or if anyone knows where I can get one for a really good price, either or is appreciated.

[BigUmpire]

The tyja sports pants how do the run big or small? I wear a 34 in blue jeans and shorts, should I go with. A 34 with these pants?

Slightly big.

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[Jocko]

I have a navy CDP bag you can have

@Bkesler24

[Bkesler24]

@BigUmpire so you think I should go with a 32 my regular jean size is a 34

[Bkesler24]

@Jocko Thank you, I'll take it

[Jocko]

@Bkesler24 - pm me your address. I'll get it in the mail.

[Bkesler24]

@Jocko PM sent Once again thank you

I can use all the help I can get right now