a helmet, bat, glove, batting gloves, and if you need one, catchers equipment
For softball, when playing in a community league, it only requires you to have your own mitt for catching.
All of the equipment required for softball is, well, a ball, a bat, a mitt, a batting helmet, and if you are a catcher, you need the shin guards, chest guard, and face mask. You also need cleats, a team jersey, long socks, sliding shorts, and softball pants.
Unrequired equipment (totally optional, but recommened) are the batting gloves.
Equipment required in softball includes a
ball, a
bat,
gloves,
uniforms and protective gear, including
helmets for the offensive team and a helmet,
shin guards, and
chest protector for the defensive catcher. ;)