Types of Baseball Gloves/ Mitts

One cannot think of baseball game without the baseball gloves. Here are the different types of baseball gloves used by players- the catcher, first base player, infielder and outfielder. There are typical differences in all these types of baseball gloves. Know all these differences as well as caring tips for a new baseball gloves. If you are a dealer of baseball gloves, you can send your buy requirements too for getting competitive quotes from genuine baseball gloves manufacturer and suppliers.

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Types of Baseball Gloves Or Mitts

Different players acquire different positions in the field during the game of baseball. Some players field near the base, some outside in field and some behind the base. Each player has its own specific duties to perform so they have different gloves or mitts.

Catchers Mitts

Catchers mitts are specialized gloves made for fielders fielding at different positions. Mitts are fingerless gloves. These gloves are heavy padded to protect the hands. They have a smaller pocket to get the baseball out easily. The webbing is closed.

Catcher's mitts are measured by circumference rather than length. They are not used by any other position on the baseball field. Catchers' mitts are almost always made of full grain leather or premium steer hide.

Size of catchers mitts :

• Young catcher's mitts are typically 31 inches or less.
• Adult catcher's mitts are usually 32 inches or more.

First Base Mitts

First base mitts have a thin but stiff pad that runs around the circumference of the mitt. They have little padding in the palm or finger portions. They are designed for first base position and their common sizes are 12 to 12 1/2 inches.

Infielder Gloves

Infielder Gloves gloves are made for second basemen, pitchers, shortstops, third basemen. They are shorter and their sizes vary from 10.5 to 11.5 inches. These five-finger infielder gloves have shallow pockets for rapid transfer of the baseball to an infielder's throwing arm.

Outfielder Gloves

Outfielder gloves are longer and their sizes ranges from 12 to 12.5 inches. These gloves have deeper pockets. They are designed to cushion the impact of fly balls and maximize the fielder's reach and range.

Caring Tips For New Baseball Gloves

New baseball gloves are stiff and not so favorable to fit in hands. For having a good game with it, you have to break in the baseball glove. Some effective ways of softening :

• Wrap your new baseball gloves in a towel when not in use.
  
  
• You can also use oils especially made for baseball gloves to soften it.
  
  
• You should take precaution in oiling a baseball glove. The application of oil in the baseball gloves should not be more than three times a year. Too much of oil will tend to break the leather down.
  
  
• Wear it as often as you can and catch ball with it. Continuous wearing and catching will soften it up and gradually it will bets fit in your hand.

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