How to Measure a Baseball Glove

Video Transcript

"The question is asked, "How do we measure a baseball glove?" Well, it's really quite simple. It's measured in inches and it's measured from the base of the glove to the tips of the fingers. So if this is a twelve inch glove basically it's twelve inches from the bottom of the glove to the tips of the fingers of the glove. It 's measured in inches and the whatever the distance is from the base of the glove to the tips of the fingers tells you how many inches the glove is. So if it's a twelve inch glove, it's twelve inches from this point to this point. Baseball gloves are measured in inches and the deciding factor as to what type of glove is best for certain player is basically personal preference and also the position they play. Outfielders tend to use larger gloves because they don't have to turn the ball over so fast. They don't have to throw it so quickly. Infielders tend to use smaller gloves because it's easier for them to get the ball in and out quickly. Pitchers also use larger gloves because it helps them hide the ball and the grip that their using when their attempting when they're attempting to throw their pitches."