Choosing A First Base Mitt
The first baseman’s mitt is continually changing. Since this position catches more balls than most other positions, the gloves have evolved into a cross between the infielder’s glove and the catcher’s mitt. They tend to be long gloves with large pockets but with more flexibility than catcher’s mitts. The fingers are strong to keep scooped balls in the glove and they usually have open webbing.
The most common play in a baseball game is throwing a runner out at first base. To be a good defensive 1st baseman, you must be able to make this play. Either by picking bad throws, or having a great stretch, it is your job to make sure that when there is a play at first, the base runner is out. Besides making the play at first, you also must field your position if the ball is hit to you.
The most common play in a baseball game is throwing a runner out at first base. To be a good defensive 1st baseman, you must be able to make this play. Either by picking bad throws, or having a great stretch, it is your job to make sure that when there is a play at first, the base runner is out. Besides making the play at first, you also must field your position if the ball is hit to you.
Youth Glove Size and Age - All Purpose Gloves
9 - 10 inch 6 year old 9.5 - 10.5 inch 7 - 8 year old 10.75 - 11.25 inch 9, 10, & 11 year old 11.25 - 11.75 inch 12 - 13 year old |
Adult Glove Size and Position
12.25 - 12.75 inch 1st Base |
Sizing A First Base Mitt
Most first base mitts are designed for baseball use and are 12 to 12.75 inches. First base mitts have a thin but stiff pad that runs around the circumference of the mitt and little or no padding in the palm or finger area. Larger baseball first base mitts can be effectively used by softball players. Some manufactures will make softball specific first base mitts. These are usually 13 inches or larger and are not very common. Many softball first basemen use a 13 to 14 inch softball outfield glove at first base.
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Please view our Choosing A Baseball Glove Size section to maximize your knowledge on choosing your glove. Choosing the correct size is more important than choosing the correct web design. Using both sections will help increase your ability to choose the right glove.