Choosing the right fielding gloves

We don’t need to tell you how important fielding gloves are for baseball and softball players. They protect your hands and help grip the bat better, enhancing play and confidence. We’ve got a range of batting gloves available from our online shop, depending on age and abilities in the sport, as well as which hand you throw with.

Not sure where to start when it comes to gloves and mitts? We’ve written a handy guide to choosing the right glove here.

Fielding gloves for baseball are typically made of leather or synthetic leather and have a pocket designed to cushion the ball and prevent it from bouncing out. The size and shape of a glove vary depending on the position played by the fielder and their age.

The first baseman gloves are typically larger than shortstop gloves because the first baseman needs to be able to catch balls thrown from a long distance, for example.