Are Kids Getting Priced Out of Baseball and Softball?
A NY Times article explores the era of the $250 baseball bat
Have you bought a baseball glove for your Little Leaguer lately? Did you pay more than $100 for it? How about a $250 bat? A New York Times story headlined "Big Price Tags Attached to Even the Littlest Leagues," looks at the big business of equipping youngsters for participation in youth baseball and softball leagues, quoting those costs and more. "A batting helmet protects tiny heads for $39.99," the Times reports. "A pair of Nike Jordan Black Cat cleats will make your child fast and fashionable at $51.99 until he or she outgrows them." However, Muskego Athletic Association member, coach and dad Paul Peardon said it's possible to outfit without outrageousness. "As a father, coach and league director I have to monitor equipment costs pretty…
Lisa
11:57 am on Tuesday, May 8, 2012
We have an 8 year old who plays baseball. We have bought his shoes, glove, bat and batting helmet from Play It Again Sports for the last 4 years. At this age, as the coach said in the article, it doesn't make a difference. He is learning the game and the skills, a $100 bat is not going to make that difference. more ›