Introduction When I coached a bunch of 8 to 10-year-old players, it was common to see first-time players with their new baseball gloves on the field. So it was no surprise to see a young outfielder catching a fly ball, only to cough it up because he could not squeeze the glove tight enough. Or …
Gloves
Complete reference guide to learn about the anatomy of a baseball
Most, if not all, people can instantly recognize a worn, brown leather baseball glove. Baseball gloves look deceptively simple to make, but did you know that the single baseball glove requires about 25 leather pieces, 40 construction steps, and 4 hours to complete? Building a baseball glove is an art that requires highly skilled workers …
There are so many baseball glove manufacturers and creating a comprehensive list of all glove makers is difficult since companies are constantly emerging and dying, and small companies may only be known to specific regions. However, there are several glove manufacturers that are instantly recognized by many, including Rawlings, Wilson, Franklin, Nike, Easton, and Mizuno, …
“Baseball glove is not about how I look, but it’s about how I feel. And I like the way it kind of molds to my hand. That’s the glove I’m going to use until it falls off.” -Brett Lawrie Key Points With a large variety of baseball gloves on the market, choosing the right glove …