Can anyone tell me the GHSA size limit or restrictions for a 1B mitt. My son (14U) wants to invest in a very good one, but we want to be able to get as many inches as are allowed.
This is on the 14U discussion board too. Thanks for anyone with the correct information.
I don't know the size limitations in the rules, but I've been shopping with my son (13u) for one as well, and based on the information I've found bigger isn't necessarily better. Past 12.5-12.75" the gloves tend to be designed for softball and the deeper/bigger pocket can apparently be a hindrance for baseball.
Found this snippet online, though it's from a 3-year old post, which seems to indicate 14" is the limit.
quote:NFHS Rule 1-3-6...Gloves/mitts made of leather shall be worn by all fielders and not be altered to create an adhesive, sticky and/or tacky surface. The glove/mitt worn by the catcher may be any size. The glove/mitt worn by the pitcher that includes the colors white or gray shall be removed from the game upon discovery by either team and/or the umpire. The glove/mitt worn by all fielders except the catcher shall conform to the following maximum specifications: a. Height (measured from the bottom edge or heel straight up across the center of the palm to a line even with the highest point of the glove/mitt): 14 inches. b. Width of palm (measured from the bottom edge of the webbing farthest from the thumb in a horizontal line to the outside of the little finger edge of the glove/mitt); 8 inches. c. Webbing (measured across the top end or along any line parallel to the top): 5 3/4 inches.
12.5 to 12.75 will be plenty big. We bought a Rawlings Heart of the Hide. The salesman we were dealing with made a good point as we were going to get a Pro-Perferred which the leather was alot stiffer and would probably last longer but he made the point that at first base he would want a glove that would bend easier in the dirt to dig out low throws. Was glad I dealt with someone who wanted to give me a better glove for his position than a glove that was a 100 dolars more.
I just bought my 16U player the heart of the hide 13" 1B mitt. The thing is massive...but it fields great. We took it to Better Baseball and had it steamed and then took it into the batting cage (at Better Baseball)..sat and caught about 300 pitches, and the glove is now completely game ready.
1B Mitt
Posted - 01/10/2012 : 10:32:42
