Every baseball mitt has the size etched in the leather on the thumb or pinky finger of the glove. Manufacturers measure their creations from the top of the index finger and move down along the glove until it reaches the center of the heel. That length is how the glove’s size is determined.

What size baseball glove does my child need?

A 5- or 6-year-old requires a glove that is 10 to 10 1/2 inches. A 7- or 8-year-old needs a glove that is 10 1/2 to 11 inches. A 9- to 12-year-old needs a glove that is 11 to 11 1/2 inches. A high school-aged child normally wears a glove between 10 1/2 to 11 1/2 inches.

What size are adult gloves?

Adults 11 to 11.75 inch is the typical baseball size. Second basemen prefer a smaller glove to help make those quick throws while still having control. Shortstops typically use something in the middle for grounders and quick throws. Third basemen generally prefer a larger glove.

How to measure baseball glove?

The process of measuring a baseball glove starts by measuring the length of your index finger. Keep in mind that all baseball glove manufacturers set the size of the index finger as the primary determinant of a glove’s length. If you take a look at your fingers, you’ll notice that the index finger is a little bit shorter than the middle finger.

What are the sizes of baseball gloves?

Baseball gloves are measured by starting at the top of the index finger of the glove and measuring down the finger, along the inside of the pocket and then out to the heel of the glove. Gloves typically range in size from 9 inches (youth starter size) to 12.75 inches for adult outfield play.

How to size a baseball glove?

STEP 1: Understand Your Glove

How do you fit a baseball glove?

Try the glove on. When your child has the glove on, measure to see if there are two inches of space between the tip of the index finger and the very end of the glove. This indicates a good fit. Your child should be able to wiggle their fingers and squeeze the glove shut.