catcher's gear
Plate protector's equipment
Catcher's gear is the protective equipment worn by a baseball or softball catcher: mask, chest protector, shin guards, and often a helmet.
The ensemble shields against foul tips, wild pitches, and collisions at home plate.
Also called the tools of ignorance—a self-deprecating term catchers use for their demanding position.
- maskFace-worn concealment
- chest protectorWearable torso guard
- shin guardsProtective lower leg coverings
- protective cupGroin impact shield
- mittPadded hand covering
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