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Posted - 01/22/2009 : 09:02:38
What size & brand for a glove?
What length, weight, and brand for a bat? |
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| HITANDRUN |
Posted - 01/23/2009 : 06:58:52
I would also like to point out, some of these glove sizes don't jive. I used a 10 inch glove middle infield and some of these youth models that say 12 inch or 11 and 3/4 inch are smaller or the same size as mine. I used to pick out 5 or so good gloves and let my son pick the one he wanted, same with bats. It's amazing most of the time they pick the glove based on it's color or how cool they think it is. 7U Fun times |
| yarddog |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 23:05:47
Way back when my son was 7, he used a Wilson EZ Catch glove. This glove gave him a lot of confidence and did not cost that much. As far as bats are concerned I would recommend a 2 1/4 inch bat that he feels comfortable swinging and not too expensive. Remember he's only 7 and not on the HS team yet. |
| you are out |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 16:44:52
One mistake people make is getting their kids a glove that is too large with the thought a big glove makes it easier to catch the ball. BIG mistake. The smaller the glove the better. It makes it easier to handle in the hand and to teach from the beginning to catch the ball using their fingertips not letting the ball get lost in a big pocket of a larger glove. |
| Hook Em Horns |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 16:34:35
Get him a glove you can afford to lose, they invariably misplace them. I know I bought 5 in the first 3 years due to them being left somewhere or misplaced. Good Luck, I remember those wonderful days of 7yo ball. |
| greglomax |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 16:32:51
Sportsdad,
I would agree on most gloves but you will have to go look at the Nike Diamond Ready glove to see what I mean. It is smaller than a typical 12. My son had 3 between 6 and 10. He played first, pitched, and outfield with it and it worked fine. The more important part is the diamond ready quality. |
| SportsDad |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 14:00:26
- Sizing Chart -
Use the chart below as a general guideline for determining glove size.
Age Position Glove Size
5-6 General 10 to 10 1/2 (youth model)
7-8 General 10 1/2 to 11 (youth model)
9-12 General 11 to 11 1/2 (youth model)
High School/Adult Infield 11 to 11 1/2
High School/Adult Outfield 12 to 12 1/2
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| SportsDad |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 13:57:50
If he is playing infield, I certainly wouldn't get him a 12"glove as a 7 year old. I wouldn't even get a 7year old a 12"glove if he was playing outfield..for perspective..I don't know of any HS middle infielders that play with a 12" glove. I doubt many pro middle infielders play with a 12" glove..A 12" glove for a seven year old is a BIG glove. |
| baseball99 |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 11:53:56
I defintely agree about the glove. For the bat, these guys are on target but if you Google "baseball bat size chart" you will find many links that might be helpful. |
| HITANDRUN |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 11:02:25
I agree with Greg, Find a glove that is ready to play with off the shelf, For bat-average size kid 28, slightly bigger 29, very small then maybe a 27. Most kids who have played a couple of seasons now days are using the bigger barrel bats,"only if your league allows it" If he is new to baseball a small barrel 2 1/4 is probably best. |
| greglomax |
Posted - 01/22/2009 : 10:43:29
From a glove perspective, I would suggest the Nike Diamond Ready glove. It is the best glove, off the shelf, that is ready for the player to start playing catch with. I would suggest a 12" glove. That will work for general purpose.
As for the bat, that has more to do with his size. At 7, I would suggest still staying with a 2-1/4" barrel bat. Depending on his height and how close he likes to stand to the plate, he will prabably need a 28 or 29" length.
I hope this helps. These are just suggestions. |
