Need some advice. DD is second year 12u. Pitches and plays a little third. Her new team has been playing her at first base as well. She has a 12" Vinci custom that is awesome, but seems to run a little smaller than some other 12" glove. I am thinking about getting her a bigger glove for first base. Would you guys just get a cheaper 12.75 or so glove that she could also use if she was in the outfield or go with a 13" Mitt? Would like to spend less than a $100 bucks as she will be pitching good bit and spend some time at 3rd. What do you guys think?
First Base Mitt?
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I would try to get her off 1st.
DD does not catch and has only 1 glove she is comfortable with, P, IF and OF.
She might sleep with the dang thing during the season.
DD does not catch and has only 1 glove she is comfortable with, P, IF and OF.
She might sleep with the dang thing during the season.
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Yea we have the Fortus 1b glove- would be under 100 for sure. quick and easy to break in at least.
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Chris Delorit
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At 12U, she's just fine with a good custom infielder's glove. 12" may be a little small for 1st, even at that age. Think about multi-tasking positions, because a utility player is a good coach's finest compliment. She should strive to play every position well, as she may be asked to play anywhere 1-9.
Let her get some games in at 1st and see how she likes it. If she does, you've got a couple great offers already.
1st is a highly rewarding position, great place to play on the infield. Highly skilled position to play, and if she has good coaching, she'll absolutely love the challenge.
Chris
At 12U, she's just fine with a good custom infielder's glove. 12" may be a little small for 1st, even at that age. Think about multi-tasking positions, because a utility player is a good coach's finest compliment. She should strive to play every position well, as she may be asked to play anywhere 1-9.
Let her get some games in at 1st and see how she likes it. If she does, you've got a couple great offers already.
1st is a highly rewarding position, great place to play on the infield. Highly skilled position to play, and if she has good coaching, she'll absolutely love the challenge.
Chris
She's on a new team. Had played almost no first. Had only a couple of practices in the fall and jumped in a local tournament. About 5 minutes before the game, coaches were trying to figure out who could play first. She drew the straw and did a good job. We don't have to do anything right now, but will see how it plays out. thanks for all the advice and opinions.
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