A glove your player can control
Start with the player’s sport, throwing hand and actual hand fit. Age helps narrow a search, but it is not a guarantee that a glove fits.
Baseball glove size chart by age
Use this chart as a starting point, then adjust for your player’s hand and position. Infielders usually stay at the smaller end of each range; outfielders go toward the larger end.
| Age | Typical level | Glove size |
|---|---|---|
| 3 to 4 | T-ball | 8.5 to 9 inches |
| 5 to 6 | T-ball / coach pitch | 9 to 9.5 inches |
| 7 to 8 | Coach pitch / 8U | 10 to 10.75 inches |
| 9 to 10 | Little League / 10U | 10.75 to 11.25 inches |
| 11 to 12 | Little League / 12U | 11 to 11.75 inches (outfield up to 12) |
| 13 and up | Middle school / high school | 11.25 to 12 inches infield, 12 to 12.75 outfield |
What size baseball glove for a 7 or 8 year old? Usually 10 to 10.75 inches. For a 10 year old? Usually 10.75 to 11.25 inches. If your player is between sizes, choose the smaller glove; a glove that is too big is harder to close and control. Shop T-ball gloves or youth gloves.
Five checks before choosing a youth glove
- Confirm throwing hand. Right-hand throw means a glove worn on the left hand; left-hand throw means a glove worn on the right.
- Match the game. Choose a T-ball, baseball or softball pattern intended for the ball and position being played.
- Check the hand opening. Compare the maker’s youth fit, finger stalls and wrist adjustment. Two gloves of the same listed length can fit differently.
- Check control and closure. The player should be able to manage the glove comfortably. An expensive, stiff adult glove may create more work than the player needs.
- Compare with a familiar glove. Tell the Pro Team the model and length of the player’s current glove, what feels loose or tight, and the size being considered.
T-ball versus growing players
Our Franklin Air Tech 9-inch T-ball glove is listed for beginners with PVC and soft materials, right-hand throw and an included foam ball. Supplier guidance says no break-in is required. It is a T-ball option, not a universal youth fit.
The 24 Hour Sport fielding glove offers supplier-labelled 9.5-inch Kids, 11.5-inch Teenagers and 12.5-inch Adults variants. Throwing hand and material require confirmation before ordering. Those age labels do not establish hand-opening fit.
What to send us for a recommendation
Share sport, age range, position, throwing hand, budget, current glove and whether the player can close it comfortably. Optional wrist-to-middle-finger length and palm width give consultation context, but we cannot guarantee fit from measurements alone.
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Before playing or breaking in
Inspect the glove and confirm fit before use, conditioning or break-in. These changes affect change-of-mind return eligibility. Read the return policy and ask us about missing specifications before ordering.
Further reading: Wilson’s glove-selection guidance. Product examples use supplier listing details, not ProPlay field testing. Size ranges are general starting points. Updated October 2026.