The right glove size makes catching easier, transfers quicker and practice more fun. Here is a simple guide to baseball glove sizes by position and by age, plus how to tell whether a glove actually fits. Use these numbers as starting points: hand fit and comfort matter more than the exact inches.
How baseball gloves are measured
Fielding gloves are measured from the tip of the index finger down to the heel of the glove. Catcher's mitts and some first base mitts are measured around the outside edge (circumference), which is why their numbers look much bigger.
Baseball glove size chart by position
| Position | Typical adult size |
|---|---|
| Middle infield (2B, SS) | 11 – 11.5 in |
| Third base | 11.5 – 12 in |
| Pitcher | 11.5 – 12.25 in |
| Outfield | 12.5 – 13 in |
| First base mitt | 12 – 13 in |
| Catcher's mitt | 32 – 34.5 in (circumference) |
Shop by position: infield gloves, outfield gloves and catcher's mitts.
Youth baseball glove size by age
| Age | Typical size |
|---|---|
| 4 – 6 (T-ball) | 9 – 10 in |
| 7 – 9 | 10 – 11 in |
| 10 – 12 | 11 – 12 in |
| 13 and up | Adult sizes by position |
Don't buy a glove for a young player to grow into. A glove that is too big is heavy and hard to close, and kids end up trapping the ball instead of catching it. Browse our youth gloves, or see the best glove for an 8, 10 or 12-year-old.
How a glove should fit
- Your fingers reach close to the ends of the finger stalls without being cramped.
- You can open and close the glove with your hand, not just by squeezing your wrist.
- The wrist strap or back opening is snug enough that the glove doesn't slide when you shake your hand.
- The glove feels balanced, not heavy at the tip.
Right-hand throw or left-hand throw?
Buy for the hand you throw with. A right-hand throw (RHT) glove is worn on your left hand. A left-hand throw (LHT) glove is worn on your right hand. Lefty gloves sell out fastest; see our left-hand throw gloves.
Common sizing mistakes
- Choosing an outfield-length glove for an infielder, which slows the transfer.
- Buying a big glove for a child to grow into.
- Comparing a catcher's mitt size to a fielding glove size. They're measured differently.
Still not sure?
Read our full baseball glove buying guide or ask the Pro Team. Tell us the player's age, position and current glove and we'll point you to a fit.