First baseman's mitt or not

[starsnuffer]

In softball, 1st base mitts are made for catching. In baseball, the 1st baseman uses a mitt due to all the throws from the pitcher for pickoff attempts. There is no benefit to fielding with a first basemans mitt over a fielding mitt.

Of course, there are plenty of glove manufacturers who will tell you otherwise to sell you product.

-W

 

[CoreSoftball20]

In softball, 1st base mitts are made for catching. In baseball, the 1st baseman uses a mitt due to all the throws from the pitcher for pickoff attempts. There is no benefit to fielding with a first basemans mitt over a fielding mitt.


-W

I agree with you 100%

 

[Bugoozi]

I would highly suggest a first baseman's mitt. My daughter uses one and really likes it. Why would they allow a different glove style for first base only if it wasn't beneficial. I think there is a big advantage using a mitt. It helps with the pickoff attempts from the catcher and all the throws in the dirt from the left side of the infield.

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

I don't agree that she NEEDS two gloves, but it would sure be a nice luxury for your DD.

Hey. Don't hate on the IE! Lol


I bought a inexpensive first base glove for my player. She loves it. I cant get it back!

 

[guero_gordo]

IMLE the mitt is beneficial. First is a one-handed position, and the size and design helps the reach and to trap throws in the dirt. IMHO open/H web designs are better for this.

In the circle, you want a glove with a closed web to hide the grip, and in a smaller middle-infielder size.

 

[Eric F]

Hey. Don't hate on the IE! Lol


I bought a inexpensive first base glove for my player. She loves it. I cant get it back!

How am I hating on your geography? I won't deny that a 1B mitt would be on my radar if it was a primary position for my DD. Lucky for me, my DD fell in love with catching, which MANDATES special gear.

GAS is a terrible disease, folks.

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

How am I hating on your geography? I won't deny that a 1B mitt would be on my radar if it was a primary position for my DD. Lucky for me, my DD fell in love with catching, which MANDATES special gear.

GAS is a terrible disease, folks.

What does GAS mean? Lol

 

[Eric F]

What does GAS mean? Lol

Gear Acquisition Syndrome...http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-equipment/19269-gas-thread.html

 

[WARRIORMIKE]

Gear Acquisition Syndrome...http://www.discussfastpitch.com/softball-equipment/19269-gas-thread.html

Oh yeaaaaaa. Aaaabout that ..........


Yea I have to much stuff in garage

 

[abbygale]

I have a 16 y.o lefty pitcher and after the initial use of both she uses her fielders glove due to constant familiarity for not only 1st but outfield in addition to pitching. If she just played first, I imagine she would only use the mitt.