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Pants are Gray in color. Pants worn behind the plate must have legs large enough to go over the shinguards. It is best to buy plate pants from one of the vendors. Unless you get "combo" pants, don't wear your plate pants when working the bases. Get another pair of regular slacks for that.
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Shirt |
 
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The black shirt with white stripes on the collar and sleeves is the primary (default) shirt for umpires. If you don't have any other shirt, get this one.
Other authorized colors are black and light blue and can be either short or long sleeved.
Get one that fits normally for working the bases. Get a larger size that will fit comfortably over your chest protector for working the plate. |
Belt |
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Black 1" or 1-1/4" belt. Don't use a regular dress belt. It won't provide the support you need for the ball bag when working the plate. If you buy your base pants from someone other than an officials' supply vendor, then a regular dress belt will be fine with those.
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Plate Shoes |
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These are an absolute neccesity!! "Combo" shoes are available from most vendor that can be used as both plate and base shoes. |
Base Shoes |
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Base shoes should be predominantly black. Some white (logos, etc.) is acceptable. You can get these from a vendor or just about any store that sells shoes.
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Cap |
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This is a black "fitted" cap with the TASO-BASEBALL logo. Do NOT use a cap that has an adjustment band in the back. There are several sizes of cap bills, a 4-stitch that is used only with a mask, a 6 stitch "combo" that can be used on the bases or with a mask, and an 8-stitch that is used only on the bases. |
Socks |
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Black socks are required.
SUGGESTION: Get "Over the Calf" socks that are cut for left and right foot. They will keep the shinguards from chafing your legs and provide good supoort. Availabe from TASO vendors or any soccer store.
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Undergarments |
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T-shirts, turtlenecks, or other undergarments must meet the requirements of the Uniform Policy. If you have only one, get a black one with no logo on front or back. Long-sleeved undergarments are acceptable only if worn under a jacket or long-sleeved shirt. |
Jacket |
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The jacket will be black with white stripes on the shoulders. Make sure it will fit over your chest protector. Most umpires have two sizes of jackets. One for working the plate and another for working the bases.
The "convertible" pullover jacket is also authorized. |
Ball Bag |
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Get the cloth ball bag style shown to the left. Don't use the one with "loops" that you can buy at some sporting goods stores. Those are fine for youth ball or softball, but not for baseball at this level. Ball bags may be either black or gray, with the default color being black. |
