Baseball Gloves
Certain positions require a baseball glove with a particular webbing. Check out the list below for common webbings you'll find for each position:
- Outfielders - H-web, modified trapeze or trapeze - bigger, deeper pockets
- Middle infielders - I-web, single post, 2-piece closed - stay shallow
- 3rd basemen - dual post, modified trapeze, closed webs - stronger, deeper pockets
- Pitcher - basket, 2-piece closed, one-piece closed, modified trapeze - conceal stitches when selecting a pitch
Fastpitch Gloves
Like baseball gloves, positions in fastpitch softball require a specific webbing:
- Middle infielders, first base, and some outfielders – open web that allows for quicker transfer to throwing hand
- Pitchers, third base, and some outfielders – closed web that provides more support for outfielders and shields ball in pitchers glove
Proper Way to Measure a Baseball/Softball Glove
When trying to find out how long a glove is, you can look on the thumb or pinky finger and you should see the size etched in the leather there. The sizes range from 8 to 15 inches, and to 35 inches for catcher’s mitts. To measure a glove that does not have a size, take a fabric tape measure and measure from the top of the index finger, down along the glove, to the center of the heel of the glove:
Now that you know how to measure the glove, you can use that measurement and reference our baseball glove sizing chart to determine how to a size a baseball glove for your position and age group. If you’re looking for youth baseball glove sizing guidance, you can follow the same chart.
Differences Between Gloves By Position
One of the most important things to keep in mind when it comes to buying a glove is the different styles and types you can choose from. With each glove, you will have different types of webs and pockets, and the choice of the best glove for you depends on the position you play.
The charts below show an estimate of the size range of the glove for a specific player for both baseball and softball:
Baseball Glove Sizing Chart By Position
Fastpitch Softball Glove Sizing Chart By Position
Slowpitch Softball Glove Sizing Chart By Position
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