Abstract: A batter's protective helmet includes a relatively rigid helmet or shell defined by a crown, front, rear and opposite side portions; and padding within the helmet for protecting the head of a user. The padding includes crown, front, opposite side and rear protective pad portions. A strap is provided for adjusting the overall size of the padding. The strap had end portions which project through openings in the rear portion of the helmet with each end portion carrying fasteners for fastening to a fastener carried by the helmet between the openings.