Top Baseball Sunglasses For Adults And Youth

No matter what position you play, baseball sunglasses are an important part of your attire. Having a pair of sunglasses with baseball-specific features can improve your play and keep you safe. The frame shape, fit, and lens color all factor into making the perfect pair of baseball sunglasses.

In this guide, we’ll be covering each of those and how you can find the right baseball sunglasses for your unique scenario. Let’s get started.

What To Look For When Choosing Baseball Sunglasses

One of the biggest mistakes that you can make buying baseball sunglasses is to think baseball glasses are chosen purely on looks and the shade it gives your eyes. If you’re only buying baseball sunglasses based on that, you’re ignoring the performance and safety it can offer you.

Here’s what you need to consider when buying baseball sunglasses.

Lens Material
Lens Color
Fit And Frames
Durability And Utility

Lens Material

When it comes to choosing your baseball lens, you want to have lenses that are durable and able to stand up to every scenario on the field. They should be able to protect you from dangerous eye injuries, so make sure you pay attention to the materials of the lens when you choose sunglasses.

One of the strongest lenses available on the market is called polycarbonate lens, these are virtually unbreakable. In order for them to earn ASTM approval, the lens needs to be 3mm polycarbonate. If the lenses are thinner than 3mm, they wouldn’t meet that specific standard.

Frames Material

The frame strength of your baseball sunglasses will depend on what it is built with. The stronger the material, the more durability your frames are going to have.

One of the most durable baseball sunglasses available is polycarbonate. This material is lightweight but very durable and can withstand a big impact.

There are sunglasses that use plastic or other materials around the temples, but this often means they don’t meet the ASTM safety standards.

Choosing A Frame

While you do want to take your time reviewing your lens, don’t underestimate the importance of choosing a good frame. You should give both parts of the glasses equal importance. If your frame shatters, you have no sunglasses.

As a baseball player, you’re constantly in motion so you want to make sure you have sunglasses that are comfortable, durable, and get the job done.

To ensure the highest quality frame you should choose frames that meet ASTM F803 standards, this is hands down your best option. What this standard means is that the sunglasses have been tested and are shatter resistant, within an Athletic setting.

There are also glasses that meet ANSI standards. This standard is great for those of you that are wanting to buy baseball sunglasses that meet the minimum standard. This means they have better protection than regular sunglasses.

A Great Fit

The perfect pair of baseball sunglasses will be determined by how they fit on your face. We understand that it can be tough to figure that out when you’re buying baseball sunglasses online. If you have any questions about any of our adult baseball sunglasses or youth baseball sunglasses, don’t hesitate to reach out. support@guardianbaseball.com

You want to make sure your baseball sunglasses don’t slide or bounce while you’re playing baseball. To help with this, you usually have rubber on the frames around the temple, your nose guards can also help with support.

Buying baseball glasses is essential because ordinary glasses are more than likely to be unstable on your face while playing. Which is why you should avoid regular sunglasses.

Regular glasses are not designed to stay in place, which will inevitably result in them being a distraction. They also pose the problem of having ineffective protection as well.

Polarized Baseball Sunglasses

You’ll see some of the baseball sunglasses we recommend called “Polarized.”

Most sunglasses only have the ability to reduce brightness equally over your field of vision. Polarized lenses are different - they can reduce light that reflects off of surfaces in a horizontal beam, this is the light that most interferes with your vision and is one of the main reasons baseball players wear Oakley sunglasses.

Many Oakley sunglasses have Polarized lenses, they’re great for getting a crystal clear view on and off the field.

Lens Color

The lens color of your baseball sunglasses plays a big role depending on the environment you are in. Here's what you should know about the colors of your sunglasses' lens.

Clear: Clear lenses are great for night games. They protect the eyes but do not hinder vision and clarity.

Grey: Grey lenses are best for sunny days. They reduce brightness and glare while preserving colors and clarity.
Brown/Copper/Amber: These colors work well on cloudy days. They prevent blue light and brighten vision. This allows for better contrasting of the ball from the sky.
Orange and Yellow: Orange and yellow hues let in some brightness but still protect the eyes and reduce glare. They work well on cloudy days or somewhat sunny days. Like the darker lenses, these colors make it easy to contrast the ball against the sky.
Green: Green lenses are perfect for sunny days. They prevent blue light, which reduces reflecting glares and improves contrasts. The lighter color keeps colors balanced but protects the eyes from the sun at the same time.
Blue/Red/Mirrored: These colors have no benefit. They are simply for looks. Stay away from these colored lenses for baseball sunglasses.

OAKLEY RADAR EV PATH MEN'S POLARIZED BASEBALL SHIELD SUNGLASSES, HOLOGRAPHIC/PRIZM

When it comes to baseball sunglasses, you can’t have a baseball sunglasses list without listing Oakley. Oakley baseball sunglasses are very popular and if you’re looking for baseball sunglasses that have functionality and style, Oakley sunglasses can deliver a good experience.

Oakley baseball sunglasses go through an intense design and testing process to ensure uncompromising protection across a wide range of demanding conditions. Oakley created an array of lens/frame combinations so you can choose options including the glare-cutting power of Polarized optics, the balanced light transmission of Iridium lens coatings, and Prizm lens technology that fine-tunes vision by emphasizing colors where the eye is most sensitive to detail. That is impressive.

Many top baseball players rely on Oakley sunglasses and have for years, one of the best Oakley baseball sunglasses are the Oakley Radar EV Path Polarized Shield Sunglasses. These baseball sunglasses come in a number of different colors, but all of them include the following features.

Lens - Enhanced lens coverage, and every millimeter of the peripheral view is optimized with High Definition Optics.
Durable And Lightweight - Durable yet lightweight design that takes performance to the next level and brings style along for the ride.
Impact Protection - Oakley lenses designed and tested under extreme high mass and high velocity circumstances to ensure uncompromising protection across a wide range of demanding conditions.
Prizm Lens Technology - Oakley's exclusive lens technology designed to enhance color and contrast so you can see more detail.
Comfortable, High Performance - Unobtainium™ earsocks and nose pads for increased comfort and performance.

You can buy Oakley Radar EV Path Polarized baseball shield sunglasses here.

OAKLEY FLAK 2.0 XL MEN'S BASEBALL SUNGLASSES, WHITE PRIZM RUBY

If you’re looking for Oakley baseball sunglasses, you may want to consider the Oakley Flak 2.0 XL baseball sunglasses. Oakley baseball sunglasses rank among the best and if you’re looking for baseball sunglasses that have utility with style, you won’t go wrong with these Oakley sunglasses.

Lens - enhanced lens coverage, and every millimeter of the peripheral view is optimized with High Definition Optics.
Durable And Lightweight - durable yet lightweight design that takes performance to the next level and brings style along for the ride.
Impact Protection - Oakley lenses designed and tested under extreme high mass and high velocity circumstances to ensure uncompromising protection across a wide range of demanding conditions.
Prizm Lens Technology - Oakley's exclusive lens technology designed to enhance color and contrast so you can see more detail.
Comfortable, High Performance - Unobtainium™ earsocks and nose pads for increased comfort and performance.

You can buy Oakley Flak 2.0 XL baseball sunglasses here.

NIKE SKYLON ACE MEN'S UNISEX BASEBALL SPORT SUNGLASSES (BLACK)

If you’re looking for a pair of sunglasses that can use for baseball and other sports, check out the Nike Skylon. These baseball sport sunglasses offer both coverage and comfort. It is made to be secured and well-equipped. You don't need to worry whenever you are in action, thanks to the frame that's sport-wrap that features a secure-wrap temple arm with rubber grip zones.

Features a sport-oriented design where it has a sport-wrap frame that gives security and comfort.
The rubber nose bridge is ventilated for better comfort and helps with fogging glasses.
For stability, comfort, and added grip, temples are secured with a rubber grip.
Lens provides safety against UVA and UVB.
These sunglasses are perfect for training, playing outdoors, baseball, running, tennis, cycling, kayaking, and many more.

You can buy Nike Skylon Ace baseball sport sunglasses here.

NIKE VISION TERMINUS MEN'S SPORT BASEBALL TRAINING SUNGLASSES (WHITE/GRAY)

The Nike terminus sunglasses have max optics that provide precise clarity from all angles. The frame is durable but lightweight thanks to the nylon frame. The Sport wrap, 8-base frame will give you maximum coverage, but the utility doesn’t stop there.

Nike vision tints are scientifically tuned for specific environments. Using light transmission analysis, optimization of colors and light levels are dynamically filtered through each lens of the sunglasses. This light architecture allows the creation of lenses with the perfect vision profile for Sport, and environment.

In short, these Nike Vision Terminus baseball training sunglasses were built and designed with baseball in mind.

Unique sport-oriented design where it has a sport-wrap frame that gives you durability, comfort, and security.
Comfortable rubber nose bridge gives you better ventilation and improves comfort while also reducing fogging.
Sunglasses include rubber grip frames for stability, comfort, and added grip.
Does offer protection against UVA and UVB.
While these Nike sunglasses are designed with baseball in mind, they can be used for training, playing outdoors, baseball, running, tennis, cycling, kayaking, and much more.

You can buy Nike Skylon Ace baseball sport sunglasses here.

RAWLINGS ADULT SHIELD BASEBALL SUNGLASSES LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTS SUNGLASSES - MULTI STYLE 1803 SMALL SHIELD

If you’re looking for affordable baseball sunglasses that don’t drop functionality, you may want to consider the Rawlings Adult Shield baseball sunglasses. While they’re baseball sunglasses first and foremost, you could potentially use these sunglasses for a number of different outdoor activities. We’ll stick to baseball though.

These Rawlings baseball sunglasses are lightweight, comfortable, and they get the job done. The lenses provide eye protection from UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful Blue light. These baseball sunglasses are multi-functionality, they can protect your eyes and they look good too.

Design - These Rawlings Baseball Sunglasses have a semi-rimless design that is perfect for on and off field. It is multi-purpose!
Comfort - Rubber temple tips and nose pads are present to prevent slipping off due to sweat. It also features a stylish wraparound design for a more secure fit during games and activities.
Protection - The lenses provide eye protection from UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful Blue light.
Clarity - These Rawlings Baseball Sunglasses will help your athlete avoid squinting under the sun and have a clear vision of the field and of the ball against the sun and other distractions.
Cleaning - Sunglasses are prone to scratches. But not these Rawlings 1803! The lenses are scratch and impact-resistant while repelling dirt, water, and oil. They are also easy to clean, leaving you looking and feeling good.

You can buy these Rawlings baseball sunglasses here.

RAWLINGS RY134 YOUTH BASEBALL SHIELD SUNGLASSES LIGHTWEIGHT SPORTS YOUTH SUN GLASSES FOR RUNNING, SOFTBALL, ROWING, CYCLING

Youth baseball sunglasses anyone? If so, we recommend taking a look at Rawlings RY134 youth baseball sunglasses.

Quality Yet Affordable - These Rawlings Youth 134 Baseball Sunglasses check all the boxes when finding the best baseball sunglasses for your young athlete. It is lightweight, durable, stylish and affordable.
Protection - Provides 100% UV protection filtering all UVA, UVB, UVC, and harmful Blue light.
Materials - These sunglasses have larger lenses to provide a wider view. Lenses are made of Polycarbonate and Hydrophobic Lens Coatings that eliminates glare, repels dirt, oil and water that gives your MVP distortion-free clarity of the field.
Fit - It has rubber temple tips and nose pads providing a no-slip comfortable grip. The fit is snug and secure so your athlete can run with confidence and play without hesitation.
Universal - These Rawlings Sunglasses are not just for baseball. It can be used in Football, Soccer, Biking, Hiking, Golf, and other sports! Your kiddo can also use it off the field which makes these sunglasses super cool.

You can buy these Rawlings youth baseball sunglasses here.

Need Help Choosing Your Baseball Sunglasses?

Baseball sunglasses are a necessary piece of equipment every baseball player needs. If you need help choosing a pair of baseball sunglasses, don’t hesitate to reach out.

You can reach us directly at (502) 201-1141 or by sending us an email at support@baseballguardian.com