When searching for an infield baseball glove there are a few guidelines that you should follow. Gloves that will be used for middle infield (short stop and second base) need to have exceptional playability. This means that the pocket shouldn’t be too deep which adds to quickness when turning double plays.

Gloves that will be used at third base can be a bit larger and have a deeper pocket than those used in the middle infield. This is because there isn’t as much quickness required at the “hot corner” and you can afford a little more room for error.

Here are some basic rules to follow when choosing the size of your glove (In inches):

  • Short Stop: 11 1/2 up to 11 3/4 (Wouldn’t recommend anything larger than 11 1/2)
  • Second Base: 11 up to 11 1/2
  • Third Base: 11 1/2 up to 12

Here are a few gloves that are excellent choices for each infield position:

Short Stop:

Mizuno Classic Pro XX 11 1/2

Mizuno Classic Pro XX 11 1/2″ Baseball Glove

Mizuno Classic Pro XX 11 1/2″ Baseball Glove Mizunos latest classic line features Elite leather outside and a deerskin palm liner inside. Wedge technologymakes a more durable, longer-lasting pocket, and -D technology creates position-specific – 11″ – 11 3/4″ Baseball Gloves – Throws Right – 11″ – 11 3/4″ Baseball Gloves

Second Base:

Rawlings Pro Preferred 11 1/4

Rawlings Pro Preferred 11 1/4″ Baseball Glove

Rawlings Pro Preferred 11 1/4″ Baseball Glove This unique two-tone series is available only at Baseball Express! Features soft durable kip leather for easy break-in, laces that are pretested to tensile strength for durability, includes a fing – 11″ – 11 3/4″ Baseball Gloves – 11″ – 11 3/4″ Baseball Gloves

Third Base:

Wilson A2K Series 11 3/4

Wilson A2K Series 11 3/4″ Baseball Glove

Wilson A2K Series 11 3/4″ Baseball Glove The AK combines Wilsons Pro Stock leather with their Dual-Welting finger design to help provide unmatched feel and maintain a stable pocket. The Dri-Lex lining inside the glove is an ultra-breathab – 11″ – 11 3/4″ Baseball Gloves – Throws Right – 11″ – 11 3/4″ Baseball Gloves

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