Fielding Glove Size Guide

This is a general guide, individual preferences come into play when selecting a glove.

The type of glove you end up buying will also be determined by the fielding position and whether you are playing softball or baseball. Softball gloves are generally bigger for teens and adults with a slightly deeper pocket to cater for the bigger ball. As well as being bigger, the majority of softballers prefer a closed web. It is important to know that comfort and feel will always override the generalised guide on what you should buy. 

Sizing

Gloves sizes are determined by the distance between the top of the index finger and the heel of the glove and not by the size of the hand. This pre-measured size is usually stamped into the glove by the manufacturer. Typically glove sizes range from 9 inch to 14 inch and increase by quarter inches.  

Youth gloves can have the same size as adult gloves but there are major differences. The leather and padding for youth gloves is thinner than that of adult gloves to make the glove softer and lighter and youth gloves have smaller hand openings.

Baseball Glove Size Guide

Softball Glove Size Guide

Catchers 

Catchers Gloves are generally referred to as Catchers Mitts because they don't have individual fingers. They are measured by their circumference.

Catchers mitts start at 31 inch for youth, 32.5 inch for youth transitional and 33 inch for adult. Softball catchers mitts are available up to 34 inch.

First Base

First Base mitts don't have finger stalls and are designed to scoop the ball. Most First Base Mitts are 12.5" for Baseball and Fastpitch.