Humor columnist jasongay thinks youth sports should be all about fun. And also about buying a lot of sporting goods he and his children definitely don’t need.
Good news: My son has decided he likes playing catcher for his Little League team.My son trying catching is good news for, because it means I get to go hunting for a catcher’s mitt—the eccentric barbecue smoker of baseball gear and a piece of equipment I never owned as a kid.
Should I buy new? Should I buy used? How long does a catcher’s mitt take to break in? Six years? Do I need one, too?What advice would you give parents starting out with children in youth sports? Join the conversation below.
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