How do baseball and softball gloves differ?

This size difference in the balls used in each sport also plays a huge role in the differences between baseball and softball gloves. A recreational adult softball player may elect to use his old high-school baseball glove, but when the competition is intense, a purpose-made softball glove is a necessity. read more

Hence, a softball glove is larger than a baseball glove. The pocket of a softball glove is larger to accommodate for the larger ball. Most infield softball players use either a 12′’ or 12.5′’ glove, while most infield baseball players use 11′’ or 11.5′’. (Note that there are exceptions here). read more

Softball glove pockets typically are wider and deeper than baseball gloves. When the pockets get deeper, the height of the glove is shorter, even in the same size gloves. So, a baseball glove in 12.75″ will be taller than a softball specific glove in 12.75″ because the softball pocket is deeper bringing the profile of the glove down. read more