What Are the Different Types of Baseball-Softball Gloves?
Playing the field in baseball or softball is fun and challenging. Using the right glove can mean the difference between a good game and a not=so-good one. Despite what you may think, all gloves are not the same. There are different gloves made specifically for certain positions on the field including catching, first base, infield and outfield. In baseball and softball, there are mitts and there are gloves. Mitts are like mittens in that they don’t have separate finger stalls. Gloves do have separate finger stalls. First base and catcher are the only two positions that allow mitts. Catchers’ mitts are generally larger than the gloves used for other positions. They also do not have the defined finger slots that other gloves have. The style helps the catcher catch a fast ball. This also proves to be a better target for the pitcher. Catcher’s mitts are measured by their circumference. They range from 32 inches to 34 inches in circumference. First base mitts also tend to be large. They are
