The centerpiece
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Youth Tanner Tee (TT002)
A durable tee for daily quality swings that lasts for years.
Their first full uniform
Everything a first-year player needs to walk onto the field ready: the uniform, the glove, the bat, the helmet, and soft balls to practice with at home. Cheap, best-seller basics sized for young players, so you spend on reps and fun, not on gear they'll outgrow by next spring.
Best for: Parents outfitting a brand-new player for their first season.
7 pieces, hand-picked to work together. Buy the whole thing, or start with the anchor and add as you go.

The centerpiece
Tanner
A durable tee for daily quality swings that lasts for years.


Rawlings
An adjustable, vented helmet that keeps them safe in the box and on the bases.

Rawlings
A soft, easy-to-close youth glove, and the difference between a catch and a frustration.


Franklin Sports
A dozen soft, real-look baseballs, safe to hit and throw while they're learning.


Easton
Full-length baseball pants so they look and feel like a real ballplayer on day one.


Franklin Sports
An adjustable elastic belt to finish the uniform. It's cheap, and it just works.


Under Armour
Molded-rubber cleats that are league-legal (no metal) and built for grip on dirt and grass.
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A whole first season in one kit: dressed, equipped, and ready to fall in love with the game. Upgrade to nicer brands later, once the habits are already there.