Gloves

When it comes to excelling in the shortstop position, having the right baseball glove is crucial. A shortstop must field hard-hit balls, execute quick transfers, and make precise throws across the diamond. The best gloves for shortstops combine a shallow pocket, high-quality leather, and a design that enhances infield play. Whether you’re a seasoned baseball…

When it comes to gloves, one size definitely does not fit all. If you’re a dedicated softball player—or a parent of one—you’ve likely wondered about the differences between softball gloves and baseball gloves. While both fall under the broad category of baseball and softball gloves, the key differences in design mean you simply can’t use…

Breaking in a new glove is a crucial process that ensures it forms properly to your hand, pocket, and playing style. For example, an outfielder will need a bigger outfield glove with a large pocket, while a shortstop would need a smaller glove. While some methods promise a quick fix, not all of them are…

Catching is the most demanding position in diamond sports. As a catcher, it’s your responsibility to manage the pitchers, control the running game, communicate with the fielders, and be the coach’s main point of contact on the field. They have a unique role to play, and an even more unique mitt. This guide on how…

Let’s give pitchers their due: It’s a hard job. Not only is it difficult to simply stand on the mound and compete pitch after pitch, but the amount of work and practice it takes to consistently pump the zone with a variety of pitches is unbelievable. It’s a demanding position, so pitchers demand excellence from…

Third base is truly a wildcard position. It’s an infield spot, so the player has to be nimble and fast-reacting, but it also requires physical toughness and a very strong arm. Not everyone can play on the “hot corner,” just as not just any glove can be a third base glove. The position has some…

The outfield doesn’t often get the love it deserves. The truth is that, as players get older, the outfield often holds some of the best athletes with the best arms and the best decision-making skills on the team. And, these players have to be brave, willing to crash into a wall, another fielder, or dive…

There probably isn’t a young player in the world who hasn’t dreamed of playing shortstop for their favorite pro team. The shortstop is the slickest, most athletic player on the field, and as one of the most important defensive positions, requires great hands. They look cool, make amazing plays, and mesmerize us with their incredible…

Second base is a great position for athletic players. Players who play in the “4” spot (the position on a baseball scorecard or lineup card) have to have range, speed, and good hands. But having good hands doesn’t just come down to the fielder’s ability to stop a ground ball or line drive. It has…

To the average person, a baseball glove is a baseball glove. But did you know there are actually different types of baseball gloves? They vary in style, purpose, and design, and each has a specific use that its design lends itself best. After all, there’s a rhyme or reason to just about everything in baseball….