There are differences between an adult baseball glove and a youth baseball glove

youth baseball glove

There is a difference between a baseball glove and a baseball mitt. A glove has separate fingers, while a gauntlet is like a huge glove with all the fingers in one space. Receivers are generally the only players to wear gloves.

There are differences between an adult glove and a youth glove. Size and function are 2 of those differences. Fit is probably the most important thing in getting the right glove. If it is too big or too small, it is very difficult to control the ball that one tries to catch with it. This can lead to frustration and disinterest on the part of the youth baseball player. To properly fit your youth glove, start with a glove measurement. This is done with a tailor’s tape. A hard ruler will not fit the hand and will give an incorrect measurement. Measure the baseball glove from the tip of the middle finger (or the highest point of the glove), across the palm of the hand to the wrist.

Children’s gloves (ages 5-6) range in size from 10 to 10 ½; Youth gloves (ages 7-12) range in size from 10 ½ to 11 ½ depending on the size and age of the child. Gloves for high school students and adults range in size from 11 to 12 ½ depending on the position played. The glove gets bigger the farther the played position is from the pitcher’s mound. So an outfielder’s glove will be bigger than an outfield glove.

The materials have also changed in the gloves. While the traditional glove of the past was made of tough cowhide, today’s baseball gloves are made of different materials. This helps the baseball glove have the proper stiffness, not too hard and not too flexible. The youth baseball glove is designed for the child whose strength and dexterity are still developing, as well as hand-eye coordination. Therefore, choosing the right baseball glove is of great importance, something that is better achieved in person than on the Internet.

So now we have the right youth glove for our budding ballplayer. Whats Next? Now the baseball glove needs to be “tamed”. Most people like to rub something on the leather to break it up. There are numerous products to achieve this: Vaseline, oxfoot oil, mink oil, saddle soap, even shaving cream. Many people tie a baseball in the center after applying the oil. The important thing when treating it is to be careful not to apply too much of the product used. Too much oil will soften the leather too much and cause it to disintegrate quickly. Of course, the best way to break in all new gloves is to wear them. So the next step: play ball!