Tee Ball Gear (Ages 4–6)
Your kid is starting tee ball. Here’s everything they need — broken into three tiers so you can pick what fits your budget.
Budget (~$70–110)
| Item | What to Look For | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Glove (10″–10.5″) | Synthetic leather, easy to close | $15–25 |
| Tee ball bat (24″–26″) | Lightweight alloy | $15–25 |
| Helmet | Basic NOCSAE with face guard | $15–20 |
| Cleats (molded) | Basic youth molded | $15–25 |
| Protective cup | Always | $8–12 |
| Water bottle | Squeeze bottle, 20+ oz | $5–8 |
Estimated total: $75–115
Mid-Range (~$150–220)
| Item | What to Look For | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Glove (10″–10.5″) | Genuine leather — Rawlings Sure Catch, Wilson A200 | $30–50 |
| Tee ball bat (24″–26″) | Better alloy — Easton Ghost, Louisville Genesis | $25–50 |
| Helmet | Better padding — Rawlings R16, Easton Z5 | $25–35 |
| Cleats (molded) | Nike, Adidas, New Balance youth | $25–40 |
| Batting gloves | Basic pair | $12–20 |
| Cup + sliding shorts | Combo with cup pocket | $15–25 |
| Gym bag | Bat bag with ball pocket | $20–30 |
Estimated total: $150–250
Premium (~$250–400)
| Item | What to Look For | Est. Price |
|---|---|---|
| Glove (10″–10.5″) | Premium youth leather — Wilson A500, Rawlings Select Pro Lite | $50–80 |
| Tee ball bat (24″–26″) | Top youth — Marucci, DeMarini | $40–80 |
| Helmet | Rawlings Mach, EvoShield XVT | $40–60 |
| Cleats (molded) | Under Armour, Mizuno | $35–55 |
| Batting gloves | Franklin CFX, Lizard Skins | $20–35 |
| Cup + sliding shorts | Quality compression with cup | $20–30 |
| Bat bag | Full-size equipment bag | $30–50 |
| Batting tee (home) | Heavy-duty adjustable | $30–50 |
Estimated total: $265–440
Start with the budget list. At this age, kids are figuring out if they even like baseball. If they love it after a season, upgrade.