This table is a general guide for determining which glove size an athlete needs (from Rawlings.com)

BASEBALL

LEVEL	AGE	POSITION	GLOVE SIZE
T-Ball	3-6 Years Old	All Positions	8.5in - 10in
Youth	7-12 Years Old	1st Base	11.5in - 12in
Youth	7-12 Years Old	Infield	10.25in - 11.5in
Youth	7-12 Years Old	Outfield	11.5in - 12.25in
Youth	7-12 Years Old	Catcher	31in - 32.5in
Adult	12+ Years Old	1st Base	12in - 13in
Adult	12+ Years Old	Infield	11.25in - 12.25in
Adult	12+ Years Old	Outfield	12in - 13in
Adult	12+ Years Old	Catcher	32in - 35in

 

SOFTBALL

LEVEL	TYPE	POSITION	GLOVE SIZE
Youth	Fastpitch	Infield	10.5in - 11in
Youth	Fastpitch	Outfield	11in - 12in
Adult (12+)	Fastpitch	Infield	11.5in - 12.5in
Adult (12+)	Fastpitch	Outfield/1st Base	12in - 14in
Adult (12+)	Fastpitch	Catcher	32in - 34in
Adult	Slowpitch	Infield	12in - 13in
Adult	Slowpitch	Outfield	12.5in - 14in

 

 

UNDERSTANDING GLOVE SIZES BY POSITION (from Wilson.com)

An important factor in choosing a glove is to choose the right glove for your position. Depending on what position you play, you will want to have a glove tailored to the demands of your position.

INFIELD GLOVES 

Infield Gloves are often the smallest gloves on the field. They feature a shallower pocket, allowing infielders to quickly transfer the ball from their glove to throw out baserunners. A common misconception is that infielders need larger gloves, but even professional baseball players use gloves as small as 11.25” to allow them to transfer the ball quickly. For youth players, infield gloves range in length from 10.75”-11.75”. For high school through adult baseball gloves range from 11.25” to 12.25”. Fastpitch infield gloves range from 11” to 12”. Slowpitch Softball gloves range up to 13”

OUTFIELD GLOVES

Outfield Gloves are typically larger gloves designed to help players have extra reach as they track down fly balls. These gloves feature a deeper pocket that prioritizes securing the ball after the catch. For baseball players, outfield gloves range in size from 10.75”-12.5” for youth players and 12.5”-12.75” for adults. Fastpitch and slowpitch outfield gloves tend to be larger, ranging from 12”-13” and 13”-14”, respectively.

PITCHER'S GLOVES

Pitcher’s Gloves tend to be sized more closely to an infield glove, while featuring a closed-web pattern to conceal the player’s grip when throwing a pitch. They range in size from 9”-10.5” for tee-ball, 10.75”-12.5” for youth, and 11.5”-12.5” for adult baseball and fastpitch players, and can be as large as 14” in length for slowpitch players.

UTILITY GLOVES

Utility Gloves are designed for players who play multiple positions and need a glove that can handle the needs of both the infield and outfield. They tend to be on the larger end of the spectrum for an infield glove, and often feature a closed-web design to accommodate players who also pitch. For baseball players, utility gloves range in size from 11”-12” for youth and 11.75”-12.5” for adults. Fastpitch utility gloves typically range from 11.5”-12”, and slowpitch utility gloves can be up to 13” in length.

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Returns

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