Sizing Chart
At GOT’EM Gloves, we typically get the question, "What size glove should I get my child?". We will try to give you the best advice. Please read below.
First, let's go over some details of why we have certain sizes for positions.
The reasons for a smaller glove in the infield are below-
-The ball won't get lost in the glove when trying to get the ball out.
Quicker hands on transferring the ball.
This equals getting the ball to first faster.
-The reasons for a closed web for pitchers-
Main reason is the hitters won't be able to see movement of hand.
Pitchers won't give any tips on pitch coming with a closed web.
-The reasons for a larger outfield glove-
Possibly a better extension on extending the glove for a fly ball on the run.
Outfield gloves should be bigger but they don't have to be 13 inches or more to get the job done.
RECOMMENDATIONS ON SIZE
-Infield Glove Sizing:
5-6 years old- Probably too young for a custom youth glove unless you are going to save it until he is at least 7 or 8.
8-11 years old Infield-
10.75 inch, 11 inch or if wanting bigger 11.5 inch. 11 inch would probably be best for this age.
12 inch youth probably will be big unless you want it for outfield.
12 years to Adult Infield
11.25 (any infield position)
11.5 inch (if playing 2nd base)
11.75 inch (SS, 3rd, pitch)
12 inch (3rd base, pitch)
OUTFIELD GLOVES SIZING-
8-9 year old Outfield-
recommendation is to use the infield sizing for outfield.
The reason is because you don’t want the glove falling off your child’s hand.
10-11 years old Outfield-
11.5 inch (this will work for outfield at this age
Don't go above 12 inch for Outfield at 10-11 years old12 years old to Adult Outfield-
12 inch (12 inch will work for ages 12-13 years old)
12.25 inch (great size for smaller outfield glove for adults or teenagers).
12.5 or 12.75 inch (Most typical Outfield size for adults)
13 inch or 13.25 inch (Very large glove for baseball and probably better served for Softball)
We hope this recommendation chart helps you make the right choice in size for a GOT’EM glove! If you have any questions please contact us at gotemgloves@gmail.com.
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