Baseball - Youth
| Age/Pos. | Size | Level/Note |
|---|---|---|
| 3 y/o and - | 9" | Toy or first glove |
| 3 to 5 y/o | 9.5" | T-Ball - introduction to baseball |
| 5-6 y/o | 10" | T-Ball or Rally Cap |
| 6-7 y/o | 10.5" | Rally Cap or U9 |
| 7-8 y/o | 11" | U9 |
| 9-10 y/o | 11.5" | U9 or U11 |
| 11 y/o + | 12" | Pitcher, 3B or outfielder |
| Youth catcher | 31.5" - 32.5" | Youth fit - Measured by circonference |
| Youth first base | 12" - 12.5" | Youth hand opening - No fingers |
Baseball - Adult
| Position | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | 33" - 34" | Measured by circonference |
| First base | 12" - 13" | No fingers |
| Short-stop | 11.25" - 11.5" | For quick transfer/agility |
| Second base | 11.25" - 11.5" | For quick transfer/agility |
| Third base | 11.5" - 12.25" | Better margin for error/"hot corner" |
| Outfielder | 12.5" - 13 " | Deep pocket (standard: 12.75") |
Softball
| Position | Size | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Catcher | 33" - 34" | Measured bu circonference/Deep pocket |
| First base | 12" - 13.5" | No fingers |
| SS/2nd base | 12.5" - 13" | For quick transfer/agility |
| Third base | 13" | Better margin for error/"hot corner" |
| Outfielder | 13" - 15" | Deep pocket to help secure catch |
Fastpitch (slightly smaller hand opening)
| Age/Pos. | Size | Level/Note |
|---|---|---|
| Youth catcher | 32.5" - 33" | Youth fit - Measured by circonference |
| Catcher | 33" - 34" | Measured by circonference/Deep pocket |
| First base | 12" - 13.5" | No fingers |
| 5-6 y/o | 10" | U8 |
| 6-7 y/o | 10.5" | U8 |
| 7-8 y/o | 11" | U8 or U10 |
| 9-10 y/o | 11.5" | U10/Youth hand opening |
| 11 y/o + | 12" | U12/Youth hand opening |
| SS/2nd base | 11.5" - 12.5" | For quick transfer/agility |
| Third base | 12.5" - 13" | Better margin for error/"hot corner" |
| Outfielder | 13" | Deep pocket to help secure catch |