My grandson is seven and he started to play coach pitch. I'd like to get him a new glove since he's already out growing the one he had from T-ball. What's the best glove for coach pitch kid?
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I don't have any experience with this company myself, but Bradley Ball Gloves make gloves specifically for youth players > https://www.bradleybaseballgloves.com/
The idea is that this glove is supposedly easier to break-in and easier to catch with for super young players.
When my kids were this age, think we bought 11" Rawlings and played hours of catch with a soft core tee ball.
The idea is that this glove is supposedly easier to break-in and easier to catch with for super young players.
When my kids were this age, think we bought 11" Rawlings and played hours of catch with a soft core tee ball.
My son started kid-pitch last year and is on his third glove. We stepped up in size as he grew.
I don't have any brand recomendations, but I'll give you a couple of approaches to take:
I don't have any brand recomendations, but I'll give you a couple of approaches to take:
- Just buy a cheap glove that is comfotable on his hand. At t-ball level, it's not like it will make a huge difference, and they won't use it for more than a couple of years anyway before outgrowing it.
- This is something my Dad mentioned last year. He said he wouldn't bother getting a kid a small 'kid-sized' glove. Just start with a full size glove. He said they didn't even make smaller gloves when he was a kid, and he learned to play using a regular glove. I got to thinking, and it was true for me as well. When I started machine-pitch baseball as a kid (we didn't have t-ball level), I was using a hand-me-down adult glove from my Dad and also used his 31" wooden bat. So get a very good quality glove that he can break in and that will last a long time. It will be awkward using it early on, but the larger size will actually be a benefit when he gets a little older if he can get used to it.
https://www.bradleybaseballgloves.com/collections/igniter-series
After growing out of his starter / cheap Mizuno that we held together with zip ties by the end of machine pitch ball, I mistakenly bought my son a Marucci glove that was supposedly a youth size but with ill-fitting finger stalls. From there we had heard good things about Bradley so he wore Bradleys in 9U and 10U. No regrets. Would absolutely put him in Bradleys from the very start if we were to do it all over again. He was big enough for a Dustin Pedroia-fit (small adult hands) Wilson A2000 somewhere around 11U. At 14U now he is using regular adult fit A2000 that I've been breaking in for him myself for the past year.
After growing out of his starter / cheap Mizuno that we held together with zip ties by the end of machine pitch ball, I mistakenly bought my son a Marucci glove that was supposedly a youth size but with ill-fitting finger stalls. From there we had heard good things about Bradley so he wore Bradleys in 9U and 10U. No regrets. Would absolutely put him in Bradleys from the very start if we were to do it all over again. He was big enough for a Dustin Pedroia-fit (small adult hands) Wilson A2000 somewhere around 11U. At 14U now he is using regular adult fit A2000 that I've been breaking in for him myself for the past year.
third deck said:
I don't have any experience with this company myself, but Bradley Ball Gloves make gloves specifically for youth players > https://www.bradleybaseballgloves.com/
The idea is that this glove is supposedly easier to break-in and easier to catch with for super young players.
When my kids were this age, think we bought 11" Rawlings and played hours of catch with a soft core tee ball.
"Easier to break-in..."
Yes, they're breaking into your frickin' retirement account. The gloves listed on the website range in sale price of $165 to $245+. I'm sorry if I'm raining on your parade.
You do realize, the kid is going to leave the glove outside in the rain several times... leave out in yard overnight in the dew. The kid may leave it where the dog chews on it a time or two. At this age, he will outgrow it in a year or two.
I played at TAMU and played one year in the minor leagues. You can go to Walmart, K-Mart, whatever sporting goods store (or online) and find a Rawlings, Mizuno, Spalding, etc... textured vinyl glove for his first year or two. It doesn't have to be leather even. The balls are not traveling at a high speed. Price range will probably be $25 to $50. Their hands are too small to be spending on the product on that website.
If he really likes playing, then maybe spend a little more as you'll be getting a bigger, higher quality leather glove. Leather textured is good enough at his current age as again, they're going to outgrow the glove. But the prices listed on that website are what a high school or college kid, or even professional should pay for glove. Maybe I'm a little old (60s).
We take the boys to academy and let them try on several inexpensive gloves until they decide which one feels the best.
WallyWonka said:third deck said:
I don't have any experience with this company myself, but Bradley Ball Gloves make gloves specifically for youth players > https://www.bradleybaseballgloves.com/
The idea is that this glove is supposedly easier to break-in and easier to catch with for super young players.
When my kids were this age, think we bought 11" Rawlings and played hours of catch with a soft core tee ball.
"Easier to break-in..."
Yes, they're breaking into your frickin' retirement account. The gloves listed on the website range in sale price of $165 to $245+. I'm sorry if I'm raining on your parade.
You do realize, the kid is going to leave the glove outside in the rain several times... leave out in yard overnight in the dew. The kid may leave it where the dog chews on it a time or two. At this age, he will outgrow it in a year or two.
I played at TAMU and played one year in the minor leagues. You can go to Walmart, K-Mart, whatever sporting goods store (or online) and find a Rawlings, Mizuno, Spalding, etc... textured vinyl glove for his first year or two. It doesn't have to be leather even. The balls are not traveling at a high speed. Price range will probably be $25 to $50. Their hands are too small to be spending on the product on that website.
If he really likes playing, then maybe spend a little more as you'll be getting a bigger, higher quality leather glove. Leather textured is good enough at his current age as again, they're going to outgrow the glove. But the prices listed on that website are what a high school or college kid, or even professional should pay for glove. Maybe I'm a little old (60s).
LOL. You make fair points. I was merely trying to answer the question of "what is the best youth glove?". You did not even mention that maybe 1/3 of the kids playing at 7 are even capable of catching consistently.
The one thing is… having followed my kids journey playing all over the country (I'm at a game as I type) and being recruited by D1 programs nationwide, if saving money is the objective, I don't recommend baseball.
This. If he likes baseball and sticks with it, the money spent on this glove is only a drop in the bucket.
But who's playing a game in January?
But who's playing a game in January?
Rawlings or Wilson in my opinion.
I particularly liked a Vinci (vincipro.com) that one of my sons used at that age. Leather palm but flexible elsewhere to cut down on break-in and allowed his small hands to close it easily. Affordable glove for the quality of leather.
third deck said:WallyWonka said:third deck said:
I don't have any experience with this company myself, but Bradley Ball Gloves make gloves specifically for youth players > https://www.bradleybaseballgloves.com/
The idea is that this glove is supposedly easier to break-in and easier to catch with for super young players.
When my kids were this age, think we bought 11" Rawlings and played hours of catch with a soft core tee ball.
"Easier to break-in..."
Yes, they're breaking into your frickin' retirement account. The gloves listed on the website range in sale price of $165 to $245+. I'm sorry if I'm raining on your parade.
You do realize, the kid is going to leave the glove outside in the rain several times... leave out in yard overnight in the dew. The kid may leave it where the dog chews on it a time or two. At this age, he will outgrow it in a year or two.
I played at TAMU and played one year in the minor leagues. You can go to Walmart, K-Mart, whatever sporting goods store (or online) and find a Rawlings, Mizuno, Spalding, etc... textured vinyl glove for his first year or two. It doesn't have to be leather even. The balls are not traveling at a high speed. Price range will probably be $25 to $50. Their hands are too small to be spending on the product on that website.
If he really likes playing, then maybe spend a little more as you'll be getting a bigger, higher quality leather glove. Leather textured is good enough at his current age as again, they're going to outgrow the glove. But the prices listed on that website are what a high school or college kid, or even professional should pay for glove. Maybe I'm a little old (60s).
LOL. You make fair points. I was merely trying to answer the question of "what is the best youth glove?". You did not even mention that maybe 1/3 of the kids playing at 7 are even capable of catching consistently.
The one thing is… having followed my kids journey playing all over the country (I'm at a game as I type) and being recruited by D1 programs nationwide, if saving money is the objective, I don't recommend baseball.
Hey, I'm for getting the biggest bang for your buck. If you can afford to buy this type of equipment, go for it.
At the age of 7, the kid may have 20 family members in the stands watching his game, and he may be out in left field pushing a stick through the dirt, playing cars.
He may be all out serious about the sport and be an MLB HOF; however, at that age, he's only going to use the glove for maybe two years, and then you buy another $200 glove?
I grew up in South Texas where there are not very many kids/families that can afford this type of equipment and until you know your kid is serious about the sport and able to take care of his equipment, I would tend to stay on the least expensive side of the investment. To each his own.
I've always been partial to Rawlings HoH, but I think I've become a Wilson convert with my oldest boys. BUT....I think Mizuno makes the best entry level gloves. Relatively inexpensive but not garbage. This would be my recommendation until their hands are big and strong enough to break in something like a Pedroia fit A1000 or A2000.
https://www.justballgloves.com/product/mizuno-prospect-select-11--baseball-glove--gpsl1101/34550/#attr=255123
https://www.justballgloves.com/product/mizuno-prospect-select-11--baseball-glove--gpsl1101/34550/#attr=255123
WallyWonka said:third deck said:
I don't have any experience with this company myself, but Bradley Ball Gloves make gloves specifically for youth players > https://www.bradleybaseballgloves.com/
The idea is that this glove is supposedly easier to break-in and easier to catch with for super young players.
When my kids were this age, think we bought 11" Rawlings and played hours of catch with a soft core tee ball.
"Easier to break-in..."
Yes, they're breaking into your frickin' retirement account. The gloves listed on the website range in sale price of $165 to $245+. I'm sorry if I'm raining on your parade.
You do realize, the kid is going to leave the glove outside in the rain several times... leave out in yard overnight in the dew. The kid may leave it where the dog chews on it a time or two. At this age, he will outgrow it in a year or two.
I played at TAMU and played one year in the minor leagues. You can go to Walmart, K-Mart, whatever sporting goods store (or online) and find a Rawlings, Mizuno, Spalding, etc... textured vinyl glove for his first year or two. It doesn't have to be leather even. The balls are not traveling at a high speed. Price range will probably be $25 to $50. Their hands are too small to be spending on the product on that website.
If he really likes playing, then maybe spend a little more as you'll be getting a bigger, higher quality leather glove. Leather textured is good enough at his current age as again, they're going to outgrow the glove. But the prices listed on that website are what a high school or college kid, or even professional should pay for glove. Maybe I'm a little old (60s).
This is the correct answer.
Go find a used glove if you can. It'll be broken in and ready to go, and probably cheaper.
Not to start an argument, but I'm not sure I really agree with this. At a young age, I think you want something's that's going to be easy to handle and maneuver and minimize frustration or encouragement of bad habits.
Quote:This is something my Dad mentioned last year. He said he wouldn't bother getting a kid a small 'kid-sized' glove. Just start with a full size glove. He said they didn't even make smaller gloves when he was a kid, and he learned to play using a regular glove. I got to thinking, and it was true for me as well. When I started machine-pitch baseball as a kid (we didn't have t-ball level), I was using a hand-me-down adult glove from my Dad and also used his 31" wooden bat. So get a very good quality glove that he can break in and that will last a long time. It will be awkward using it early on, but the larger size will actually be a benefit when he gets a little older if he can get used to it.
Not to start an argument, but I'm not sure I really agree with this. At a young age, I think you want something's that's going to be easy to handle and maneuver and minimize frustration or encouragement of bad habits.
We look loved the Bradley gloves. Was coming here to recommend.
trouble said:
We take the boys to academy and let them try on several inexpensive gloves until they decide which one feels the best.
At the age of 7, this is probably the best take. Five years from now, then I'd start looking at dropping some coin on a quality glove. I spent money on a custom Rawlings at an early age. My son loved it but had zero clue of how to take care of his equipment at that age. Had to replace it sometime during his middle school years. He's a junior in high school now, still using the same one.
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Grandson started with a 10 inch Wilson at 7 yo. Now uses a 12.75 inch Wilson in the outfield in the major leagues. He has large hands.
I got a Wilson "Dave Cash" autographed glove in fourth grade. It fit so well i used it through high school ball and into my co-ed softball years. Leather is a bit dry now though.
Our younger boys used the Rawlings Sandlot gloves and they were good bang for your buck.
https://www.amazon.com/Rawlings-Sandlot-Leather-Baseball-Regular/dp/B099TPM5Q1/ref=asc_df_B099SXN2XP?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80058309761690&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=77615&hvtargid=pla-4583657837501124&psc=1&th=1
https://www.amazon.com/Rawlings-Sandlot-Leather-Baseball-Regular/dp/B099TPM5Q1/ref=asc_df_B099SXN2XP?tag=bingshoppinga-20&linkCode=df0&hvadid=80058309761690&hvnetw=o&hvqmt=e&hvbmt=be&hvdev=m&hvlocint=&hvlocphy=77615&hvtargid=pla-4583657837501124&psc=1&th=1
Mister Mystery Guest said:
This. If he likes baseball and sticks with it, the money spent on this glove is only a drop in the bucket.
But who's playing a game in January?
Little League's are starting their tryouts in January so they can draft teams to start practicing in February. Most leagues will start playing in early March.
Depends on how confident he is with catching the ball. If still a novice, I would recommend mizuno power close, it will be pre-hinged to close the right way with the ball in the pocket, no real break in. It probably won't last long, but should help him learn.
Mizuno Power close
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