because the skinnier, faster guys go through pants more quickly than the bigger guys do because they slide more. Some guys get comfortable with a pair of pants and they want us to patch any holes and they'll keep using them. Other guys want a new pair whenever they rip."

Belt ($15): "The standard leather belt costs $15," Migliaccio said. "We have to carry extras because that's something guys will forget to pack."

Jerseys ($1,488): The Brewers have a home jersey, a road jersey, a Retro Friday jersey and the "alternate" blue jersey. Each jersey costs $135. Each player has two of each type, for a total cost of $1,080. The batting practice jerseys -- standard and Retro Friday -- cost $102 apiece.

Workout gear ($71): Players are issued workout shorts ($22), a t-shirt ($14) and a sweatshirt ($35).

Outerwear ($60): The dugout jackets that players wear cost $60. Cold-weather parkas are available, but aren't issued individually.

Headgear ($186): Batting helmets cost $50. The Brewers have models for home/away and Retro Friday. Most players can use one for the entire season. The game cap costs $15 apiece. The Brewers have regular caps and Retro Friday caps and some players are tougher on them than others are. Batting practice caps cost $13 apiece.

Sunglasses ($75): "Most of the players have deals with different companies, so we don't have to provide them," Migliaccio said. "We do provide the flip downs, though, and those cost $75 apiece."

Fielding gloves ($300): Again, most players who reach the majors already have endorsement deals. The gloves cost about $150 each and players generally go through two in a season.

Batting gloves ($360): "We go through a ton of those," Migliaccio said. "They cost $30 a pair. Some guys use them for a couple games, but others will toss them right away if they don't get any hits."

Bats ($6,240): Players have different endorsement deals with companies that are authorized to produce bats. The typical cost for a Louisville Slugger bat made out of ash is $48.50. Maple bats usually cost $65. Everyday players go through about 100 bats in a year. Reserve players usually go through 40. Pitchers generally go through a dozen.

Catching equipment ($340 to $540): "The different manufacturers -- Nike, All-Star, Rawlings and Under Armour -- charge different prices," Migliaccio said. "But, they're pretty close. The big difference is the hockey style mask, which is more expensive than the traditional mask."

Shin guards -- $200
Chest protector -- $90
Traditional mask -- $50
Hockey mask -- $200

Miscellaneous ($360): Each player on the team is issued a team travel suitcase ($250) for road trips. The bags feature an embroidered team logo and when they arrive at the spring training complex, you know that opening day is close.

Players also are issued a team duffel bag ($75) and all players (even pitchers) are issued a bat bag ($35).