Boys' Pants

No. Youth XL is usually shorter and narrower than an adult small. Taller or older boys who’ve outgrown youth XL should move to men’s baseball pants, starting with adult S.

For T-ball and young players, pull-up pants with an elastic or drawstring waist, like the Rawlings Youth Gamer Drawstring Pull-Up Pants, are the easiest to put on and don’t need a belt. Older kids usually move to belted game pants like the Under Armour Utility Youth or Easton Rival+ Youth.

Youth baseball pants are usually sized from XS to XL. As a general guide, youth S fits around ages 6 to 8, M around 8 to 10, L around 10 to 12 and XL around 12 to 14, but height and waist matter more than age. Check each brand’s size chart before ordering from our boys’ baseball pants.

Both are common in youth leagues, and many teams choose one style for the whole roster, so check with the coach first. Long pants protect the legs better when sliding, while knickers give a classic look with high youth socks.

Closed-bottom pants, like the UA Utility Closed Bottom Youth, hold at the ankle and won’t drag, even if they’re a bit long. With open-bottom pants, you can tuck the extra length into his socks or wear them knicker-style. Avoid pants that drag under his cleats, which can cause trips on the base paths.

Boys’ sliding shorts protect his hips and thighs when sliding, and most include a pocket for a protective cup, which many youth leagues require.

We carry youth pants from Under Armour, Rawlings, Easton, Nike and Mizuno.