What is the difference between a first base mitt and fielders glove?

Answer 1

A first baseman's glove is larger and it has more padding that a fielder's glove. This is to get the most reach possible to catch wild throws. The padding is because the fielders are throwing the ball as hard as they can so that they can get the ball to first base before the batter reaches the base.

Note: Gloves are used by for Fielders - Pitchers, Infielders, Outfielders because they have fingers like a glove. Mitts are used by Catchers and First Baseman positions because they don't have fingers, like mittens.

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Answer 2

First basemen mitts are typically larger than an infield glove pattern. Infield gloves are 11 inches - 12 inches depending on position. Typically, second basemen use 11-11 1/2, shortstops use 11 1/4- 11 3/4, and third basemen use 11 1/2- 12. Most first basemen mitts start at 12 inches and go up the 12 1/2 inches or even 13 inches. They also have a rounded off leading edge on the pinky side the help scoop the ball on bad throws from infielders. Because they don't have individual finger stalls like a regular fielders glove, they are referred to as mitts.

Answer 3

If you play outfield you typicaly want a bigger web so when you see gloves that say outfield they're bigger than infield gloves. An infield glove might be 9''-11'' where as an outfield glove would be 11.5''-13''

Answer 4

Outfielder's gloves generally are a little bit longer and have deeper pockets for snagging those fly balls. Infielder's gloves typically are a little wider for snaring ground balls.

Answer 5

Fast pitch and Baseball are the same. A softball glove is different.