When it comes to recommended umpire gear, there are many things you need. Here is a list of what I keep in my gear bag and umpire closet.
Recommended Umpire Uniform
- MLB Style Shirt Blue with Black Side Panels
- MLB Style Short Black with Grey Side Panels
- MLB Microfiber Shell Pullover Umpire Jacket
- Smitty 1/2 Sleeve Microfiber Shell Pullover
- Charcoal Gray Pleated Base Pants with Expander Waist Band
- Charcoal Gray Pleated Plate Pants w/Expander Waist Band
- Black Umpire Hat
- Black Leather Belt
- Shock Doctor Compression Shorts with Cup Pocket
- Under Armour Men’s Tech 2.0 Short-sleeve T-shirt
- Smitty Umpire Base Shoes
- New Balance Men’s 460 V3 Umpire Low-Cut Plate Shoe
- Under Armour Adult Training Cotton Crew Socks
Recommended Umpire Protective Gear and Footwear
- Force3 Pro Gear Ultimate Umpire Chest Protector with Dupont Kevla
- ProNine Umpire Adjustable Leg Guards
- Protective Cup
- Athletic Supporter
- Shock Doctor Compression Shorts with Cup Pocket
- Wilson Throat Protector
- Under Armour Adult Training Cotton Crew Socks
- Shoe Laces
- New Balance Men’s 460 V3 Umpire Low-Cut Plate Shoe
- Smitty Umpire Base Shoes
- Replacement Mask Pads
- Replacement Shin Straps
- Shoe Insoles
- Bug Spray
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses
Recommended Umpire Bags & Tools
- Gear Bag
- Smitty Ball Bag
- Apple AirTag
- Indicator
- Plate Brush
- 2024 NFHS Baseball Official Rule Book
- Game Timer Stop Watch
- Red Zebra Pen for Lineup Cards
- Journals
- Lineup Card Holder
- Flipping Coin