Protective Cup
For boys, this is another recommended piece of equipment at all age levels.  A protective cup is required for any player to play the catcher position.

Cleats and Spikes
Cleats or spikes are not a required piece of equipment at the Tee-Ball or Coach Pitch level.  As the player gets older and the game becomes faster and more athletic, cleats will help the player.  It is recommended that the player use baseball cleats/spikes and not those designed for other sports.  Cleats must be plastic.  Metal spikes are not authorized.

Catcher's Gear
At all levels, RMLL supplies each team with one set of Catcher's gear.  The only exception is the protective cup.  A player must wear a protective cup to play catcher at ALL levels. 

Does my player need their own set of Catcher's Gear?
This is a decision that typically gets made when a player develops an affinity for the Catcher's position.  If your player is at the Minors level and above and is committed to playing catcher, then it may be a good idea to get the player their own gear.  Having your own gear can give the player more confidence and make them more comfortable while playing.  Catcher's gear is expensive.   If you don't want to buy all of the gear at once, investing in the Catcher's Mitt and/or Mask are good initial investments.

First Baseman's Glove
Much like the catcher, once a player develops an affinity for first base they may want to get a first baseman's glove.  This is not a necessity, I would recommend waiting until they are at the Major's level before making this investment.  One thing to note, First Baseman's gloves typically are only made in Adult sizes so make sure your player's hand is large enough to use the glove properly.