+1 to everything you said, Pitchingfan.
That's interesting that the travel team enforces it. I like your manager already.
I wonder what they would look like if we cut it for them. Probably something like this . . .
Some kids definitely accessorize too much. Once you add on the baseball sliding mitt (even though it's a smart thing), arm band, sunglasses, elbow pads, etc. etc., the chains and wrist bands are just over the top.
One thing my son did that I liked, when I got him a custom glove, he didn't want his name or number on it. No fancy colors or contrast stitching either. Just a nice, subdued glove that looked like it was off the rack, other than a navy logo at the wrist and a higher quality leather. Right on, kid.