1B glove or Utility glove?

[coachje]

12u (2nd year).

Got a Lefty that is a great 1B. That is her primary position although she may play some OF, and once in a while some SS (I know). Looking for glove suggestions. Should she get a 1B mitt and use her old glove for other positions? Or should she get something else and use it everywhere?

Suggestions needed.

 

[cnardone]

How often does she play the other positions? What size and condition is current glove? What is the budget?

 

[coachje]

She would play 1B about 70% of the innings, OF about 25% and SS about 5% max. Her time at 1B might increase this season (won’t be less). Her other glove is ok, but won’t last past this season for sure. Her budget is in the $200-$250 range at most.

 

[ANNASDAD]

She would play 1B about 70% of the innings, OF about 25% and SS about 5% max. Her time at 1B might increase this season (won’t be less). Her other glove is ok, but won’t last past this season for sure. Her budget is in the $200-$250 range at most.

For 12U, I'd hold off on a dedicated 1B mitt for now. Get in touch with Drakemir about a Vinci RV1961. It's listed as 12.75" but plays like a true 12.5" glove, plenty for 1B and outfield. It's bigger than I'd want for SS, but it still could be used there in a pinch.

When I hear of a girl needing a larger glove at a younger age (like your DD) the RV1961 always comes to mind because of the small hand stall.