What does a pitcher need a glove for? Some fans out there might pose this question numerous times throughout a baseball season as they simply see a pitcher as someone who tosses the ball toward home plate. But if you examine the game closely, it is impossible to ignore the coordination needed to handle hot shots up the middle or the deftness required to pounce on a bunted ball. Pitchers need a nice glove while they’re in the pitcher’s circle or up on the mound. Luckily for you, our Glove Experts have put in the time to create a list of the best gloves for pitchers in 2026…
Best Pitcher Gloves For Baseball and Softball
Baseball
- Wilson A2000 CK22 Clayton Kershaw 11.75" Baseball Glove (WBW1002361175)
- Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G 11.75" Baseball Glove (PROR205-4T)
- Jax 11.75" Baseball Glove (EN-7PBLTP)
- Wilson A2000 JL34 Jon Lester 12.5" Baseball Glove (WBW100238125)
- Marucci Ascension 11.75" Baseball Glove (MFG3AS44A6-CM/TF)
Fastpitch
- Rawlings Liberty Advanced Keilani Ricketts 12.5" Fastpitch Softball Glove (RLA125KRG)
- Wilson A2000 SnakeSkin KS7 Spin Control Kelsey Stewart 12" Fastpitch Softball Glove (WBW10043512)
- Wilson A2000 P12 12" Fastpitch Softball Glove: (WBW10043912)
- Mizuno Franchise 12.5" Fastpitch Softball Glove (GFN1250F5)
Top 3 Pitcher Gloves For Baseball
1.) Wilson A2000 CK22 Clayton Kershaw 11.75" Baseball Glove (WBW1002361175)
You can nearly count on exactly what you're going to get from Clayton Kershaw every single season. Be sure to plan for 20+ starts and a sub-3.00 ERA. The same can be said if you're planning to take his glove to the mound. You're going to get a perfectly shaped pitcher's glove, one that will prevent any batters from peering in to see your pitch grip and even though it isn't flashy...it truly is a thing of beauty.
3 More Reasons To Purchase:
- Pro Stock Leather is durable and still provides an unbeatable feel
- Comfort Pro Fit allows for a cozy experience while wearing the glove
- Rolled Dual Welting on finger backs allows the glove to retain its shape over time
2.) Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G 11.75" Baseball Glove (PROR205-4T)
Shop The Heart of the Hide R2G
Heart of the Hide…the name says it all. When a ballplayer hears these words uttered, they know that baseball glove excellence is being discussed. To make this pitcher glove even better is that it comes with a throwback tan color that gives this modern glove a touch of nostalgia.
The 11.75” length gives it enough “body” for a pitcher to hide their hand and wrist within the glove while on the mound. As well, the tightly-laced Modified Trapeze web will shield a pitcher’s hand from any batters that might be extra pesky and try to see what pitch is being gripped.
Lastly, the R2G design should make it a little softer than a regular Heart of the Hide and easier to break in!
Customer Comments:
Seems like a glove that will hold up well [for] multiple seasons
- JustGloves Customer Brandon
3.) Jax 11.75" Baseball Glove: EN-7PBLTP
Buy The Jax EN-7 Pitcher Glove
Jax Gloves are the easiest Japanese-style baseball gloves to purchase in the United States. For a baseball glove to be considered "Japanese", it must...
- Be made in the country of Japan
- Be custom ordered [or made within a small batch]
- Be assembled by one individual at the Japanese factory
- Have the same materials on the interior and exterior.
This specific model will be tailored to pitchers as it has an 11.75" size that will be able to completely cover up a pitcher's hand and wrist to nearly eliminate all chance of tipping pitches to the batter. Further, the closed webbing will keep batters from peering in to see what pitches the pitcher is gripping.
Top 3 Pitcher Gloves For Fastpitch Softball
1.) Rawlings Liberty Advanced Keilani Ricketts 12.5" Fastpitch Softball Glove (RLA125KRG)
Keilani crushed it as a pitcher at the University of Oklahoma where she won back-to-back national player of the year awards. She then continued her pitching prowess through the professional fastpitch ranks for a number of seasons. Rawlings commemorates her success with this glove that can do it all for fastpitch hurlers. The 12.5” length gives it plenty of room to fit both the softball and your hand when gripping pitches. As well, the look of it is just incredible. The gold binding and welting stand out in contrast to the stark white leather.
As well, with it being a part of the Liberty Advanced lineup, it’ll come with a soft, full-grain leather shell. The glove should not be much of a chore to break in!
Customer Comments On Break-In:
Easy to break in…Love the look
- JG Customer Collins
2.) Wilson A2000 SnakeSkin KS7 Spin Control Kelsey Stewart 12" Fastpitch Softball Glove (WBW10043512)
Kelsey Stewart has done it all within the world of fastpitch softball. She’s been a star player, a coach and now even an influencer! And one thing that has been consistent over the last few years with her gloves are their swagger. Kelsey’s eye for designing gloves could be argued as the best within the both fastpitch glove and baseball glove realm. This A2000 will serve any lady well within the pitcher’s circle with its closed web design. And as well, if you want a glove that can function an infielder too, this is your model to consider!
3 More Reasons To Buy:
- Spin Control Tech on the catching surface reduces the spin of the ball and makes it easier to catch
- SnakeSkin imprint on the glove’s backing gives glove a unique up-close look
- Drawstring Lace Wrist Closure allows for on-the-fly wrist size adjustments
3.) Wilson A2000 P12 12" Fastpitch Softball Glove (WBW10043912)
Wilson A2000s are some of the most known within the world of gloves The leather is their Pro Stock material that has been serving players well since the inception of the A2000 line in the 1950s. Here’s what one of our customers said about this glove and how it lived up to its billing…
“High quality material and looks very well made as one would expect from an A2000 glove.”
- JustGloves Customer Ron Esmao
This one will come with the 12.” length and closed web. It works extremely well in the pitcher’s circle and it functions across the infield (2B, SS and 3B) as well.
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There it is! We’ve created our list of what we believe will be the best gloves to serve both baseball and fastpitch pitchers in 2026. If you still have more questions on selecting a pitcher glove for 2026, then do not hesitate to reach out to our trained Glove Experts. They can be reached on phone at 866-321-4568, by email at support@justgloves.com or by chatting with an expert here!
