What size do most College level shortstop/second base players use?
Reply With Quote 01-31-2009 05:21 PM #2 Amy in AZ. Senior Member Join Date May 2008 Location Tucson Posts 2,183 All I can add to this is that the ball is 12 inches. It depends on the pocket size of the glove, but I don’t like a 12″ ball in an 11″ glove. There is not the problem getting the softball out of the glove as there is in baseball. I always advise to go as large as possible. Sometimes that extra inch on the reach can be beneficial. Just make sure the young lady’s hand reaches the little finger loop and the thumb stall or loop. Reply With Quote 02-05-2009 02:47 PM #3 inmomx3 Junior Member Join Date Jan 2009 Posts 3 My 16yo normally catches, but when playing elsewhere she is usually at 3rd, short, or rarely 2nd. I picked up a new glove for her last year and the style I wanted only came in 12.5″ and 12.75″ versions – and I definitely went with the shorter one. She LOVES her glove (Akadema ATS77 – Fastpitch baseball glove, Akadema Professional) and has no problem getting the ball o
Reply With Quote 01-31-2009 04:21 PM #2 Amy in AZ. Senior Member Join Date May 2008 Location Tucson Posts 2,554 All I can add to this is that the ball is 12 inches. It depends on the pocket size of the glove, but I don’t like a 12″ ball in an 11″ glove. There is not the problem getting the softball out of the glove as there is in baseball. I always advise to go as large as possible. Sometimes that extra inch on the reach can be beneficial. Just make sure the young lady’s hand reaches the little finger loop and the thumb stall or loop. Reply With Quote 02-05-2009 01:47 PM #3 inmomx3 Junior Member Join Date Jan 2009 Posts 3 My 16yo normally catches, but when playing elsewhere she is usually at 3rd, short, or rarely 2nd. I picked up a new glove for her last year and the style I wanted only came in 12.5″ and 12.75″ versions – and I definitely went with the shorter one. She LOVES her glove (Akadema ATS77 – Fastpitch baseball glove, Akadema Professional) and has no problem getting the ball o
