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03/25/2025 What's The Difference Between a Baseball Glove and Softball Glove?

A side-by-side comparison graphic showing a smaller baseball glove and a larger softball glove to highlight the differences

Have you ever been watching the World Series or the NCAA College Softball Championships and you see a close up of the pitcher's glove and wondered, Wow that glove looks exactly like mine!? Sure, the glove on TV has the exact same colorway, similar lacing, and is broken into perfection. But, you're a baseball player... Read More »

03/24/2025 What Is Rawlings ContoUR Fit?

Rawlings ContoUR Fit blue and gold baseball glove. Text includes Rawlings Est. 1887, PROR312U-2R, and For the PROFESSIONAL player.

Rawlings has crafted a new fitting design that is able to be applied to some of the best gloves they are producing. The fitting is called the ContoUR Fit and it is going to allow young ball players to get into their Heart of the Hide and Gamer Series gloves much earlier... Read More »

02/19/2025 The Marucci Nightshift Series

Marucci Nightshift Series baseball gloves in various colors, including teal, brown, and black. Marucci and Capital Series are visible.

Say hello to the most unique grouping of baseball gloves on the planet: The Nightshift Series from Marucci! Read more to learn about what the Glove Cowboy cooked up this time!... Read More »

02/07/2025 9 Best Youth Baseball and Softball Gloves For 2025

BEST YOUTH GLOVES BASEBALL & FASTPITCH text with multiple baseball and fastpitch gloves, including Marucci and A50.

Finding the right glove for your youth player is a tough task. Every player's preference and hand size will be different. Read this blog and you'll be able to learn about a handful of gloves to consider purchasing for a young baseball or fastpitch player!... Read More »

01/23/2025 9 Best Baseball & Softball Infield Gloves For 2025

Four baseball/softball infield gloves (Wilson A2000, Easton, Rawlings) surround a white base.

Do you or someone you know play shortstop, second base, or third base? Our Glove Experts have created this ultimate list of infield gloves for baseball and softball that's perfect for you!... Read More »

01/17/2025 Catcher's Thumb | What It Is And How To Prevent It

Hand with a NEXGUARD thumb guard and tape, suggesting protection for Catchers Thumb, with a baseball home plate.

We dive deep as we detail the injury of catcher's thumb and prescribe the catcher thumb guards that can be used to prevent it!... Read More »

12/03/2024 6 Best Sunglasses For Baseball In 2026

A bearded man wears clear-framed, multi-colored mirrored 100% sunglasses. He holds a baseball bat with CROWN visible.

Our Experts know more than ball gloves! We've put our research skills to the test when looking up what we feel are the best sunglasses for baseball players. Read up and look to get yourself a pair of baseball shades!... Read More »

11/06/2024 The 2024 Rawlings Gold Glove Awards + History

Rawlings Gold Glove Award trophy with golden glove and baseballs. Text: GOLD GLOVE AWARD, Rawlings, THE FINEST IN THE FIELD.

After every single season, Rawlings hands out the awards that best defines defensive excellence on the field: The Rawlings Gold Gloves. If you want to know more about the winners plus a little bit of history about the award then you definitely want to check out this article!... Read More »

10/30/2024 The 2024 Fielding Bible Awards

The Fielding Bible Awards have made themselves known as they have made strides to be known the premier defensive award for Major League Baseball. Learn why these awards are regarded so highly by writers, players and fans... Read More »

10/01/2024 What Is Rawlings Speed Shell / Hyper Shell?

Eight close-ups of Rawlings gloves, highlighting diverse shell textures and Rawlings and R logos.

Learn about two of the more exciting ball glove materials out on the baseball and fastpitch market! Buy a Rawlings Speed Shell or Hyper Shell Glove from us with our Glove Assurance program for a little more cash!... Read More »