Trick Of The Trade: What Other Gear Do Baseball Players Wear Besides Their Uniforms?

When you’re a baseball player, you’re often running, diving and sliding all over the field during games.

In order to do that safely, comfortably and to the best of your abilities, there’s certain gear that players such as Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia wear under their uniforms.

“NESN Clubhouse” caught up with some of the people at New Balance who make those clothing items to get a better idea of how they’re made and what they do.

Check it out in the video above.

Thumbnail photo via Bob DeChiara/USA TODAY Sports Images