Buying Baseball Gloves

Each player should have his or her own glove and should take the time to find one that is comfortable and fits well.

Players, especially younger ones, should choose a smaller rather than larger glove, because a larger glove is more difficult to open and close quickly.

T-Ball players might consider a vinyl glove, which are much softer and does not need to be broken in like a glove made of leather.

Breaking-in a leather glove is a time consuming, but necessary task. Use softening oils or saddle soap, and tie a ball or two into the glove using rubber bands or string to form a well-defined pocket. Have your players repeatedly pound a ball into their glove while watching TV or, better yet, attending a high school, college or professional baseball game.