The nokona gloves run small. I would say they are .25-.50 inches smaller than what they are listed at. I have a black 12.5 buckaroo and think it it is a perfect size for an infield player. The pocket is large and fits the 12" ball nicely. However, the glove is heavy, my DD couldn't adjust to the weight, so i kept the nokona for myself and she got a a2000 12" fpcat for christmas. She loves the a2000.