Pitching Gloves & Pitcher Gloves

Find the best pitcher gloves for baseball and softball at JustGloves! Shop top brands like Wilson, Rawlings, and more with free, fast shipping on all orders. Gloves for pitchers typically feature a closed web to help shield any onlooking hitter from spotting the upcoming pitch. When taking the mound, your pitching glove is your most important piece of defensive equipment.

Unlike infield or outfield gloves, a pitcher's glove requires specific features to optimize performance and conceal pitches from the batter.

• The Importance of a Closed Web: The most critical feature of a pitching glove is a fully closed web (such as a Basket Web, Two-Piece Closed Web, or One-Piece Solid Web). This prevents the batter, base coaches, and runners from peeking through the laces to see your finger placement on the baseball seam, keeping your changeup, curveball, or fastball a secret.
• Ideal Pitcher Glove Sizes: 
  • Baseball Pitchers: Typically prefer an 11.75-inch to 12-inch glove. This provides enough depth to hide the ball without adding unnecessary weight.
  • Softball Pitchers: Generally utilize a 12-inch to 12.5-inch glove to accommodate the larger ball size while retaining maximum control.
• Color Restrictions: Remember that leagues (including MLB, NCAA, and travel ball) dictate that a pitcher's glove cannot feature white, gray, or distracting optical designs that could interfere with the batter's vision. Stick to classic solid colors like black, blonde, brown, or navy.