Equipment guides and help

This shop focuses on gear for the plate and the field. Batting gloves are organized by cuff and swing options, while fielding gloves are organized by size, position and throwing hand.

Find your fit

Use the fit guides to measure your hand and compare the materials. Check the listing for the exact size and configuration of the glove.

• Batting Gloves
• Fielding Gloves
• Gear FAQs

Use the form below for questions about baseball and softball gear, an item on the site, or an existing order.

What to include

For a product question, add the product name and the size, color or model you are looking at. For an order question, include the order number and the email address used at checkout.

Which hand gets the web?

On webbed models, the web sits on the top hand on the bat. That is the right hand for a right-handed swing and the left hand for a left-handed swing.

How do the cuffs differ?

A wraparound strap cuff offers more wrist coverage and adjustment. A traditional pro cuff has a shorter, single-strap closure.

How can I reduce wear?

Take batting gloves off evenly and avoid using them for slides. Check your bat grip for rough edges that can rub the palm material.

• Glove Size Guide
• Contact

For a hitter

Start with hand measurements and swing handedness. Choose the cuff and web configuration only after checking the player's preferences.

For a fielder

Match glove size and pattern to position and throwing hand. For an accessory, check the color and size of the player's existing kit.

• Batting Gloves
• Fielding Gloves
• Accessories

Measure your hand before choosing batting gloves. Compare the cuff fit and check swing handedness when selecting a model with a web. Check each listing for sizes and sport information.

• Batting Gloves
• Gear FAQs

Teams, leagues and gear retailers can ask the store about outfitting a group.

What to include

• Your organization and a contact person
• The gear, sizes and approximate quantities you need
• The delivery destination and when you need the order

Ask about a team order

Players, coaches and creators interested in a baseball or softball collaboration can introduce themselves to the store.

What to include

Tell us which sport you play, coach or cover. Include a link to your work and a brief description of the collaboration you have in mind.

Contact the store about a collaboration

We’ll list positions here when applications open. Check this page for role details and application instructions.

Find sizing, material and care guidance for batting and fielding gloves.

• Batting Glove Size Guide
• Batting Glove Materials
• Breaking In a Fielding Glove
• Youth Batting Glove Fit
• Bat Sting and Hand Protection

Measure your hand

Measure from the wrist crease at the base of your palm to the end of your middle finger. Measure both hands and compare the larger result with the size chart for the glove you plan to buy.

Check the fit

You should be able to close your hand around the bat without loose material in the palm or tightness over the knuckles. If you are between sizes, check the model’s sizing guidance.

Cabretta and goatskin

Cabretta sheepskin is generally soft and thin, which helps you feel the handle. Goatskin often has a firmer feel. Look at the thickness and finish on the listing.

Synthetic palms

Synthetic fabrics can offer a different balance of price, feel and wear. Compare gloves on the same handle if possible so you can judge grip and movement.

Measure from the base of the palm to the middle fingertip. Compare the measurement with the size chart instead of choosing by age alone.

Check movement and comfort

Ask the player to make a fist and grip a bat. Check that the palm material stays flat and the wrist closure holds without pinching.

Play catch regularly to shape the pocket. Between sessions, work a ball into the pocket by hand or use a glove mallet, flexing the glove along its natural hinge.

Care between sessions

Store the glove loosely closed around a ball. Avoid steaming, soaking and direct heat, which can weaken the leather and laces.

Off-center contact can send vibration through the handle. Check bat fit and a worn grip first, and work on hitting the barrel consistently.

Compare protective options

Thumb guards, padded gloves and webbed gloves place material around the top hand differently. Check where coverage sits while holding the bat.