Baseball savings is an online one-stop shop for baseball equipment and apparel. It was founded in 2006 and its mailing address is in Wichita, Kansas, where they also have one retail store there. Baseball Savings is the number one baseball only retailer on the Internet.

Baseball Saving is famous for guaranteeing the lowest price on any baseball bat. If you find a lower price on any bat Baseball Savings carries, they will match the price.

According to Baseball Savings they also have the widest selection of bats on the Internet. These include Easton, DeMARINI, Marucci, Mizuno, Louisville Slugger, Nike, Rawlings, RIP-IT, Miken, Anderson, Mattingly and Reebok. The also have every kind of bat from wood to composite to fungo to fast pitch softball to custom. One of the neat things about Baseball Savings website is that there is a an easy to use function which displays bats by association regulations.

So if, for example, your league is under the ASA umbrella you can just click on ASA and see all the bats that meet that association’s standards. This is also a separate section for BBCOR bats, which are used in college and high school baseball and always feature -three drops. (The drop is difference between the bat’s length in inches and weight in ounces.)

When you click on an individual bat Baseball Saving’s website will give you a bullet point list of all the bat’s features which would include what material the bat is made of, its specs and any warranty information.

Of course Baseball savings is about more than just bats. They sell just about any piece equipment that a baseball player would need, including the field equipment that builds and keeps the diamond in shape. The websites also feature just about any item of NCAA or Major League baseball apparel that a fan would want. Additionally the online market place offers a custom logo service that would be great for corporations, charities and events.

If you are in any way dissatisfied with any product you purchase from Baseball Savings you can get a hundred percent refund as long as you return it within a thirty day period and the product is still in its original packaging and in “new, unused and original” condition. The shipping fee, however, is non-refundable. Custom orders, closeouts, demo items and personalized items or not eligible for this refund.

Orders to Baseball Savings can either be done through their website or over the phone. Baseball Savings offers a $6.99 flat rate standard shipping fee. (It is two dollars more for delivery to “rural” areas, seven to fifteen dollars more to ship to Alaska and three to five dollars more to send something to Hawaii.) Next business day shipping is $22.99, and second day is $14.99.

These shipping prices only apply to orders under seventy five pounds. Saturday and Sunday don’t count as shipping days and any order received after noon on Friday will go out on Sunday.

Baseball Savings only charges sales tax when shipping to Kansas, California or Washington State. However your state my require you to report your purchase and then pay the appropriate sales tax on it.

Back in the really old days, baseball players didn’t wear things like batting helmets or catcher’s masks. And they had the missing teeth and dented skulls to prove it.

But batting helmets and catcher’s mask have long been mandated in the Big Leagues. And if you are playing youth or amateur ball you certainly want to be protect your noggin because you’re not going to have millions of dollars to fall back on if it gets damaged.

We’ve looked around the Internet for some the the best rated helmets and catcher’s masks for both baseball and softball. This list should give you an idea about how much this equipment costs, and what type of equipment is available. You should be able to find these helmets and masks online or at your local sporting goods store.

Rawlings Pro Batting Helmet $40 to $70
Nothing says serious hitter quite like a single flap batting helmet. Rawlings, the official helmet maker of Major League Baseball, offers a pretty slick one at a reasonable price with their Pro Batting Helmet series. Three percent lighter than a regular helmet, the embedded ventilation system offers maximum cooling comfort and a raised earhole prevents the dreaded eardrum blowout. This right handed adult hitter’s helmet comes in seven different colors and in sizes 6 ⅞ to 8. It is recommended you order up to two sizes larger than your regular hat size — particularly if you are going to go old school and wear a hat underneath

Easton Two-Tone Natural Grip Junior Batting Helmet $25 to $50
Sleek and modern, the Easton Two-Tone Natural Grip Junior Batting Helmet looks cool while protecting the grey matter. Its shell is high grade ABS and it is fitted with EVA impact foam. According to Easton this hat has the slimmest profile and most aerodynamic venting system on the market and it meets NOCSAE standards. It has an attachment for a facemask, which would be sold separately. It even has a moisture reducing lining. Judging from online reviews, this seems to be a good sized helmet for a five to ten year old.

RIP-IT Defense Softball Fielder’s Mask $35 to $55
While facial scars aren’t the end of the world for a guy — in fact they can look kind of cool — it’s not a good look on a young lady. Which is why many high school and college softball players wear fielder’s masks to protect themselves from bad hops. The RIP-IT Defense Softball Fielder’s Mask is designed to offer the largest viewing area, which allows a player to easily look down, without sacrificing any protection. It’s ponytail friendly and comes with an adjustable chin strap. Say goodbye to bulky vision restricting defense masks with this product.

Rawlings CCBCH Base Coach Helmet $20 to $40
While it’s true you could give your team’s base coaches leftover batting helmets for when they stand in the coach’s box, why not show the men who wave you home some love with their very own job specific helmet. Like the Rawlings CCBCH Base Coach helmet, which provides maximum comfort while protecting from line drives and also features a new design including clothed covered open shell padding.. Have all your base coaches perform their jobs with confidence. This product will also work for catchers.

Rawlings 100-MPH Batters Helmet $80 to $100
There are some pitchers in high school and in men’s leagues who can really bring the heat. And the chances are they don’t have the same kind control that big league fireballers have. Yes, baseball can be a dangerous game. But if you have the Rawlings 100-MPH Batters Helmet you can feel a lot safer, thanks to four independent layers of protection which make up its Advanced Impact Management System and protect the head from pitches up to triple digits. The 100-MPH Batters Helmet comes with a three year warrantee. This isn’t going to work for youth leagues, because there are no connectors for a chin strap or a faceguard.

Wilson SleekPro Skull Catcher’s Cap $25 to $30
There has been a movement toward one piece catcher’s masks/helmets over the past decade, but some still prefer the classic two piece look. The Wilson SleekPro Skull Catcher’s Cap will provide an economical top half of that combination, and with its Dri-Lex management liner a dry one at that. The helmet’s strategic venting maximizes airflow while limiting weight and it come in black, green or navy. One size fits all and adjustable, this will work for 8 to 80 year olds and also has functionality as a base coach helmet.

Rawlings LWMX Lightweight Face Mask $45 to $80
Sure, in this one piece world the catcher’s mask is going the way of the land line or the dodo bird. But they are not quite extinct yet. The Rawlings LWMX Lightweight Face Mask ws the model worn by Mike Piazza, who will probably be in the Hall of Fame one day. You won’t be, unless you visit, but you can still enjoy this ultra lightweight wire framed mask with a built in neck protector. It meets all NOCSAE standards and would also work great as an umpire’s mask.

Rawlings Rubberized Matte Catchers Helmets $70 to $150
This sleek one piece is for the serious adult catcher. And with its ultra lightweight and new chin pad designed for maximum comfort the puppy will feel as good as it looks. And you will certainly look good, with the Rawlings Rubberized Matte Catcher’s helmet smooth matte finish, which comes in dark green, black, scarlet and royal. This helmet comes jhas a one year warranty and meets the highest NOCSAE standards. According to those who have bought the rubberized piece of equipment “It’s a great all-around helmet” and they’d “recommend it to friends.”

Easton Williamsport Natural Grip TwoTone Junior Batting Helmet $40 to $50
Sometimes looking good isis the first step to playing well. This is especially true for younger players, and this smart looking Easton Williamsport Natural Grip TwoTone Junior Batting helmet will give a little leaguer plenty of confidence. And with 16 colors to chose from you will surely find one to match his team colors. NOCSAE approved, this helmet features a ABS shell and bio-dri moisture management lining. It is available and sizes 6 ⅜ and 7 ⅛ and yes some players who have used it claim it’s even made them hit better!

Easton Natural Tee Ball Batting Helmet with Mask $20 to $30
While it’s true a tee ball player doesn’t have to worry about being hit by a pitched ball, there are still many perils to a youngster’s head on the diamond. There are bats being wielded in uncoordinated young hands and there’s the risk even a game a catch poses to a 4-year old with a limited attention span. Plus with the way little kids are always falling down, isn’t it always a good idea to have the little ones wear a helmet whenever it seriously acceptable? The Easton Natural Tee Ball Batting Helmet will protect a kid’s noggin for a good price. And that’s a good thing.

Baseball Warehouse is an online retailer and one stop shop for all of your baseball needs. Baseball Warehouse offers baseball bats, wood baseball bats, baseball gloves, baseball bags, batting helmets, catcher’s gear, custom colors, pitching machines, baseball training aids, baseball clothes, baseball accessories, protective equipment, sunglasses and even umpire gear.

Based out of Columbus, Ohio, Baseball Warehouse has been selling online since the company’s founding in 1996. Because they only sell baseball goods their customer service staff is especially in tune to the needs of the hardball player. They also boast exclusive deals to buy direct from manufacturers like Easton, Rawlings, Under Armour, Minuzzo, Wilson and Louisville Slugger. This, they argue, allows them to offer customers the best price and widest selection possible. On their website, Baseball Warehouse advertises their prices as “up to 50 percent off of MSRP.” (Manufacturer’s suggested retail price.)

On top of that, Baseball Warehouse often runs promotion in which a further 10 or 20 percent are discounted. Before purchasing a good from Baseball Warehouse make sure you Google “Baseball Warehouse Promo code” or “Baseball Warehouse discount” to see if you can find additional savings online. (This is good advice for any of your online purchases.)

Baseball Warehouse accepts Visa, Mastercard, Discover, American Express and Paypal.

While it doesn’t take a lot of tech savvy to order from their site, Baseball Warehouse also has customer service representatives that can take your order over the phone Monday through Friday between 10 AM and 7 PM Eastern Time. For those who don’t want their orders tracked through the phone or the internet for some reason, Baseball Warehouse features a printable order form that can be mailed in. Through this method you can also pay by check or money order. Baseball Warehouse does not accept cash.

Baseball Warehouse offers a 30 day “no sweat” guarantee which buyers can return any product that doesn’t meet their satisfaction for a “full” refund and return shipping. There is a 20 percent restocking fee for returned items but it is waived if you take the refund in store credit. You don’t have to use store credit immediately.

Baseball Warehouse offers free ground shipping on orders over $99 and all orders received by 3 PM EST standing time are shipped within one business day. Orders can be tracked through the website’s online fulfillment center.

Among the competitors to Baseball Warehouse would be other online baseball specialty sites such as Baseball Express, Baseball Savings and Better Baseball. Using Google or any other search engine to search “baseball equipment” should expose you to new online baseball specialty sites which may have sprung up since this article was written.

You could also opt to buy your equipment directly from the manufacturer’s website. Another alternative to Baseball Warehouse would be to make use of the baseball section of your local sporting good store. Amazon also has a very large selection of baseball equipment and apparel and would be considered a competitor of Baseball Warehouse.