Use the charts below to determine the general glove size:
Baseball Fielding Gloves:
AGE: | POSITION: | GLOVE SIZE: |
Under 8 | Infield | 9” |
Under 8 | Outfield | 9” – 10.5” |
8 – 13 | Infield | 10” – 11.5” |
8 – 13 | Outfield | 11” – 12.5” |
13 – Adult | Infield | 11” – 12” |
13 – Adult | Outfield | 12” – 13” |
Fastpitch Fielding Gloves:
AGE: | POSITION: | GLOVE SIZE: |
Under 8 | Infield | 10” |
Under 8 | Outfield | 9” – 11” |
8 – 13 | Infield | 10” – 11.5” |
8 – 13 | Outfield | 11” – 12.5” |
13 – Adult | Infield | 11.5” – 12” |
13 – Adult | Outfield | 12” – 13” |
POSITION: | GLOVE SIZE: |
Middle Infield | 11” – 11.75” |
3rd Base | 11.5” – 12” |
Pitcher (usually close web) | 11.5” – 12” |
Outfield | 12” – 13” |


©Direct Sports, Inc., Volume 2013 No. 5 May 31, 2013