Should I get an infield or outfield glove?

An outfielder is more interested in retrieving the ball than on a quick catch and release, so they typically wear a larger glove, and they tend to prefer a closed web design between the thumb and fingers….

Age	Position	Glove Size
8 – 13	Outfield	11 1/2″ to 12 1/2″
14+	Infield	11″ to 12″
14+	Outfield	12″ to 12 3/4″

Why are 1st base gloves different?

The first difference about a first baseman’s glove is the shape of the mitt. As opposed to a standard option, a first baseman’s glove will have a continuous round edge, almost mitten-like, designed to enhance the likelihood of scooping balls thrown in the dirt.

Why can’t you have a white glove in baseball?

Batters try to find the pitcher’s hands so they can look for the release point to pick the pitch up. A white glove makes it harder to pickup the ball. You’re standing 60-feet 6-inches away and a foot below Justin Verlander.

Can u pitch with a GREY glove?

What are the rules on a pitchers glove? According to the official baseball rules, a pitchers glove can be up to 12 inches in size, of any weight, and any color except white or gray as long as it is not distracting.

Are white gloves illegal in softball?

A glove/mitt worn by players that is entirely gray, white or optic in color is illegal. A gray, white or optic colored circle on the outside or inside of the glove/mitt that gives the appearance of a ball or is judged to be dis- tracting by the umpire, is illegal.

What is a two tone baseball glove?

it is the use of the colors of white or grey that makes a two-tone glove not legal…. So that in effect makes all the black and tan, tan and brown, blue and red gloves legal for use by pitchers…. Your tan glove with burgundy laces is not a two tone glove for the purpose of this rule.

Can a softball pitcher wear a first baseman glove?

As long as the glove/mitt meets specs, any player may wear it.

Can a softball pitcher use a white glove?

So if the pitcher has a glove that the manufactures name or logo on that glove is the color of the ball being used in the game then the glove can not be worn by the pitcher. Remember the glove can be worn by any other player.

Can an outfielder use a catcher’s mitt?

Mitts and gloves are differnet. So no, you can’t use a first basemans mitt at any other position (other than in softball, then you can catch with it).

Who wears mitts in softball?

Simply put, catchers have to use catcher’s mitts. Catchers can select sizes from a 33” to a 35”, (or as small as a 29.5” for younger players).

Why is there no grass on a softball infield?

Why don’t they have grass in the infield the way they do in baseball? Next, a hit softball comes off the bat with a little less velocity than a baseball. Last, grass slows the ball down. All that means with a grass infield the game would mostly consist of bunts.

What are the different types of softball gloves?

Common materials include:

Synthetic: A lightweight option popular with youth players.
Pigskin and cowhide: These standard leathers range from medium to heavy in weight.
Kip leather: A type of lightweight cowhide.
Full-grain hide leather: Full-grain leather is standard for Pro Series gloves.

What is the best softball glove brand?

Here are the best fastpitch softball gloves 2021:

Shoeless Jane 1300FPFB First Base Mitt.
Rawlings Liberty Advanced 13-Inch Glove.
Mizuno Franchise 13-Inch Glove.
Wilson A2000 V125 12.5-Inch Glove.
Wilson A1000 12-Inch Glove.
Mizuno MVP Prime Glove.
Nokona Walnut 12.5-Inch Glove.
Nokona X2 Elite 12-Inch Glove.

Can I use a baseball glove for softball?

While there is no rule against playing slowpitch softball with a baseball glove, we would not recommend buying a baseball-specific model to play primarily slowpitch softball with. Now if you already have a baseball glove and are just looking to recreationally playing slowpitch, no need to worry, you’ll be just fine.