If you’ve been around travel ball, you’ve seen it—your team’s best catcher grinding behind the dish game after game, double headers, full weekends, barely a break. It might help win today, but it can cost that player tomorrow. Let’s be real: the catcher position is one of the most physically demanding spots on the field , especially for young athletes whose bodies are still developing. Protect your catcher—don’t overuse them for short-term wins. One game a day and no pitching

Prevent mold and bacteria in baseball and softball gear with proper care and regular cleaning. Fresh Inning recommends equipment sanitizing 2–3 times per year to keep gear safe, odor-free, and game-ready.