Rawlings Encore 32" Youth Catchers Mitt| Better Baseball (2024)

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What size catchers mitt should a 10 year old use? ›

Typically, anyone ages 12 and under will require a mitt of 32" or less, while a player who is 13 or older will usually go for a mitt of 32.5" or more.

The #1 Tip for Breaking In Your Mitt

Use it in bullpens to help break it in even more quickly. If you have access to a pitching machine set it up and receive some balls coming in at a high velocity. The reason that actually using it works the best is because it's going to shape to your hand when you do this.

GLOVE BUYING INFORMATION

K-2nd grade players should probably only have 10.5 inch gloves No player should probably have a glove greater than 11.5 inches in all our leagues unless they are primarily an outfielder or play first base as those are the only positions that typically use a larger glove.

Catcher mitts come in various sizes, typically ranging from 31 to 34 inches. The right size is crucial for ensuring a secure fit on your hand and effective catching. For youth players, opt for a smaller size, while adult catchers may prefer a larger mitt for improved catching and pitch control.

Younger than Middle School: You're looking at 31.5 inches to 32.5 inches to match your hand size and playing needs. The Pros: They sometimes opt for mitts up to 35 inches for that extra edge.

Steaming your glove will soften it, but will also make it less durable. Players also tend to find that steamed leather fails to hold its shape, continuing to break in until it becomes almost too soft to use.

Put the mitt in a glove steamer to soften the leather and make it more malleable. Take the mitt out and begin hitting it with a mallet, loosening up key areas. Repeat this process several times depending on the type or grade of leather.

Oils and conditioners maintain the health of the glove by moisturizing the leather and preventing it from becoming hard/brittle and cracking. Oils will deeply permeate the leather of a glove and a good portion of an oil will remain within the glove long after the application.

Here's a quick guide: High School Players: Aim for a mitt between 33 inches to 34 inches, with 33.5 inches being the sweet spot for many. Middle School Catchers: A 32 inch to 33 inch mitt should do the trick, bumping up to 33.5 inches if you've got a more advanced build.