(Sorry for posting something not about guns, its a late xmas gift for a family member and I really dont know much about baseball)

I've been looking at
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and
JustBallGloves.com: Baseball & Softball Gloves & More With Free Shipping

What are some brands//types of gloves that will best fit a 16 year old male ? He is a 3rd baseman.

Thanks in advance<3

I was a baseball catcher for 8 years. I liked Nike and Underarmour. As far as size goes, a large should fit a 16 year old kid unless he is a really big kid.

If you compare gloves, you will notice that some are much longer than others. If he's really serious about baseball and is an infielder, then you want a shorter glove and usually they will be marked as infielders gloves. This makes it easier/faster for the infielder to get the ball out of his glove and make the throw to first. I would look at a glove in the 10.75-11" range rather than the 12'' and longer gloves. Outfielders use the longer glove because it gives a bigger pocket to catch fly balls. This is only a general rule of thumb but if it's possible I would take the young man with me and let him pick out the glove. As far as brands go, I always used Wilson gloves from the time I was 7 through high school and went back to them when I was coaching kids. One thing to look for on any glove is the quality of the lacing (the leather thongs that hold the glove together). Look for good heavy lacing and quality in the leather. Good gloves are not cheap and I would stay with Wilson, Rawlings or Mizuno. Oh, one other thing to look for when you get the glove is a small bottle of break in oil for him to use on the glove.

CW

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I started in tee ball and then played all through my middle and high school years (class of 96). I was a great 2nd baseman and outfielder. Had a great hitting record too. Back then there weren't as many options as there are today when it came to gloves.

I find it crazy watching some of the kids today who wrap their hands in tape, then wear a thin batting glove under a $400 glove. I believe that if you're good, you can play with just about anything. I got by with an old beat up Rawlings. Later got a Mizuno that cost more, but ended up going back to the Rawlings.

If it's a gift I'm sure he will be content with whatever you choose. It's more about how the glove fits so make sure you get a proper size for his hand.

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There's a bunch of stuff on this forum not gun related. Prime example is the "show us your dogs" thread with over 1,000 replies.

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Sorry for some reason, I thought you were talking about batting gloves.

Been very intrigued by these of late:

Handmade Baseball Gloves ? the Glove that Fits!

i own a Nike infielder glove that i got at academy sports for like 45 bucks, its got an air bubble on the palm to keep your hand from stinging. best glove i have owned. Academy - Baseball Gloves & Mitts

Wow. I'm impressed with what I saw and the prices, while high, are not outrageous for what you're getting. The 11.25" closed web infielders glove looks pretty good.

CW

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I've been out of the baseball glove loop for a long time, but the Wilson A2000 fielder's glove has been around for a long time and still seems popular, but expensive. Never had one but did want one.

Looking at the links, there's alot more gloves around these days.

I'd go for a vintage USA made glove on Ebay. Hard to miss with a Wilson A2000 or Rawlings Heart of the Hide.

Rawlings USA HOH Heart of The Hide Pro 2BF Horween Leather | eBay

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Want to spend some money? Nokona makes some nice gloves.

Nokona - Baseball and Softball Equipment

Made in America, got to love that.

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I just got off of the phone with my Dad. I asked him if he still had his glove and he said he did.

Dad is a south paw so it never worked for me but I always admired that old glove.

He told me tonight it was a'48 Trapper but couldn't remember who made it. I remembered it a a first basemans glove and he said I was right.

Dang thing got only three fingers and closes like a trap with the weight of the ball.

My Dad could put the mustard on one still.

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I played in school graduated in 71 still have my Wilson A2000 a great glove. I played 3rd and outfield. They are still made.

Wilson A2000 is the Gold Standard of baseball gloves.

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