How to Fit a Baseball glove

1,Determine what size glove you will need based on the size of your hand. Baseball glove sizes are referred to in inches. Children under 6 can begin by looking at gloves that are in the 10- to 10 1/2-inch range, and then make adjustments based on the size of their hand. Children that are 7 to 8 years old can begin looking at gloves that are 10 1/2 to 11 inches, and children 9 to 12 years old are usually in the 11 1/2- inch range. Adults will generally use gloves that are 11 inches or more.

2,Consider what position you will be playing. Infield and outfield gloves should be very different, and their size is based on the demands of the position. A second baseman or shortstop should use a smaller glove (about an 11-inch glove for adults). This is so they can make quick transfers easier and prevent the ball from getting “lost” in the glove. An outfielder should use a larger glove (at least a 12-inch glove) so that he or she can more easily reach balls in the larger fielding areas they are required to cover. First baseman and catchers gloves are usually the largest because the fielders are required to field and “scoop” throws from many different angles and heights.

3,Get a glove that feels comfortable on your hand. Once you find the right size based on the criteria in Steps 1 and 2, try on gloves in that size that are made by a few different manufacturers. You will notice a difference between them, and usually one of these will stand out as having a custom-fit feel to it.