Baseball Gloves for Youth Outfielders: 7 Gloves Checked (2026)
There is no single outfield glove size for kids, and makers disagree. Rawlings and Easton list one youth outfield range, 11.5 to 12.25 inches for ages 7 to 12, while Wilson lists 10.75 to 11.5 inches for ages 8 to 10 and 11.75 to 12.5 for ages 11 to 12. We list seven gloves from 12 to 12.5 inches, priced from $19.99 to $74.99 on October 10, 2026. We haven’t tested any glove, so we report what makers and listings state.
Parents looking for baseball gloves for youth outfielders find lists that mix tee-ball gloves, infield gloves and adult gloves, and size ranges that differ by maker. We read the makers’ own size guides and, where they would load, their product pages instead, and kept only gloves that are available on Amazon.com now, with the throwing hand named.
For the age question, see our 11-year-old glove guide. For adults, see our budget adult glove guide.
- →Rawlings and Easton list one youth outfield range, 11.5 to 12.25 inches. Wilson splits it by age, 10.75 to 11.5 inches for ages 8 to 10 and 11.75 to 12.5 for ages 11 to 12.
- →The two Rawlings youth gloves described as outfield gloves that we read are 12 inches with a Pro H Web.
- →A 12 inch glove is not always for bigger kids: Rawlings labels its 12 inch Sure Catch 10U, 8U, 6U and T-Ball.
- →Wilson’s product pages returned a rate-limit error and Franklin’s an access error, so those gloves appear through Amazon listing text only.
- →13 and 14 inch gloves are above the adult outfield top of 12.75 inches at both Rawlings and Wilson.
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Baseball gloves for youth outfielders: what makers say about size
Rawlings’ chart and Easton’s copy have one youth band for ages 7 to 12, so a 7-year-old and a 12-year-old share the same outfield row. Wilson’s guide separates ages 8 to 10 from 11 to 12. The retailer’s numbers differ from both makers, and it names no source for them.
Is there such a thing as a youth outfield glove?
Makers do list outfield as its own row. Wilson’s guide says outfield gloves are typically larger, to give players reach on fly balls, with a deep pocket to hold the ball after the catch. Rawlings’ Select Pro Lite Aaron Judge page carries a description of a 12 inch outfield glove with a Pro H Web, and its Bryce Harper page, whose structured data reads 12 in Infield/Outfield Pro H Web, calls the Harper glove a companion for an up-and-coming outfielder. BaseballMonkey says that at the youth level there is no difference between infield and outfield models, which is a retailer’s statement. Among the Rawlings pages we read, the 12 inch outfield-described gloves use a Pro H Web, and the other gloves here carry an outfield label only in an Amazon title (Wilson, Mizuno) or not at all.
Fit tests from Wilson
Wilson’s guide says position and fit are the most important factors, and that a glove that is too large will feel heavy and awkward, so a smaller glove gives younger players more control. Its slide-off test: if the glove would slide off the hand with the arm down by the player’s side, the glove or at least the hand opening is too large. Its squeeze test: if the player can easily squeeze the glove closed, they should be able to use it, and if they struggle, they should try a smaller one.
Where 12 and 12.5 inches land
Seven youth outfield gloves compared, October 10, 2026
The seven gloves
1. Rawlings Select Pro Lite Bryce Harper 12 inch: described by Rawlings for outfielders
Rawlings’ page lists a 12 inch glove with a Youth Pro Taper fit, a Pro H Web, a lightweight soft leather shell and a Player Break-In figure of 10, without a unit. Rawlings’ page showed it out of stock on October 10, 2026, while Amazon had it. Amazon’s listing says the 12 inch size is especially well suited for outfielders, that it can be used at nearly any position except catcher and first base, and that it arrives approximately 90 percent broken in. It also describes a smaller hand opening and lowered, narrower finger stalls. The right hand throw version was $74.99 on October 10, 2026 and the left hand throw version was $69.97.
2. Rawlings Select Pro Lite Aaron Judge 12 inch: labelled 12U, 10U and 8U
Rawlings’ Judge page lists Level: Youth, a Youth Pro Taper fit, an age group of 12U, 10U and 8U, right hand throw and a Player Break-In figure of 10, at $74.99 in stock. Rawlings says the Pro H Web creates a wide, accessible pocket, and the page’s structured data calls it a 12 inch outfield glove. The Amazon listing was $74.24 on October 10, 2026. We found no left hand throw Amazon listing. Its age group of 12U, 10U and 8U sits beside the Sure Catch’s 10U, 8U, 6U and T-Ball, so the two 12 inch Rawlings gloves here carry different age labels.
3. Mizuno Prospect Select Pitcher/Outfield 12 inch: a leather glove for youth players
Mizuno’s page is titled Pitcher/Outfield, lists a full grain leather shell, a ButterSoft palm liner and an open back at $75.00, and sits under Youth Gloves, but states no age. Amazon’s title says Tartan Web while Mizuno’s page lists no web type, so check the web on the listing. The right hand throw version was $70.00 on October 10, 2026 and the left hand throw version was $69.99.
4. Marucci Caddo V3 12 inch H Web: Amazon listing text only
Marucci’s glove pages wouldn’t load when we checked, so this is the seller’s listing. It describes a full-grain cowhide shell with reinforced, lightweight panels, an EZ Flex notch for easier closure and a youth-tapered hand stall that it says provides better fit and fielding control. Its title and bullet points make no outfield or age statement, so we call it a 12 inch glove, not an outfield glove. The right hand throw version and the left hand throw version were both $69.99 on October 10, 2026.
5. Wilson A500 12.5 inch Outfield Youth: the longest glove here
Wilson’s product pages returned a rate-limit error, so this is Amazon’s listing. Its title says Outfield Youth, and its bullets describe top grain leather, a Quick Fit wrist system and a classic H web. We couldn’t confirm the web or Wilson’s age wording for this size on Wilson’s own page. At 12.5 inches it is inside Wilson’s range for outfielders ages 11 to 12 and above Rawlings’ youth outfield top of 12.25 inches. The right hand throw version was $72.95 on October 10, 2026. The only left hand throw A500 12.5 inch listing we found was from a third-party seller, so we don’t link it.
6. Rawlings Sure Catch Roman Anthony 12 inch: a 12 inch glove labelled for ages 10 and under
Rawlings’ page calls it a 12 inch utility glove, with a Neo-Flex back and Velcro strap, an age group of 10U, 8U, 6U and T-Ball and a Player Break-In figure of 10, at $49.99. Amazon says it is designed for youth baseball and tee-ball players ages 10 and under. The length is 12 inches, but Rawlings labels it for younger players, so it is a smaller-child option and not for ages 11 and 12 by that label. The right hand throw version was $49.99 on October 10, 2026.
7. Franklin Field Master 12 inch: the lowest price, and synthetic
Franklin’s site returned an access error, so this is the listing. It describes soft synthetic leather that it calls lightweight, responsive and quick to break in, and it notes that a right hand throw glove is worn on the left hand. The right hand throw version was $27.99 on October 10, 2026, and a left hand throw version, titled as an infield and outfield glove, was $19.99. Its title and bullet points don’t state an age. We use this glove in our budget adult glove guide too. It is synthetic, not leather.
What to skip for a youth outfielder
Skip 13 and 14 inch gloves. Rawlings’ adult outfield range tops out at 12.75 inches and Wilson’s at 12.75 inches for ages 13 and up, so both are above those ranges. Skip tee-ball gloves: Rawlings’ chart lists tee-ball at 8.5 to 10 inches for ages 3 to 6. And don’t read a 12 inch length as meaning a bigger-kid glove, since the Sure Catch above is a 12 inch glove labelled for ages 10 and under.
For more on youth cleats, see our youth cleats guide.
How we checked this guide
We read Rawlings’ and Easton’s sizing pages, Wilson’s How to Choose a Glove page through the wilson.com blog feed, Rawlings’ pages for the Harper, Judge and Sure Catch gloves, Mizuno’s page and Amazon’s product data, all on October 10, 2026. Wilson’s product pages returned a rate-limit error, Franklin’s pages returned an access error and Marucci’s glove pages wouldn’t load, so we have only listing text for those. We couldn’t read a league rule on glove size. We did not test any glove, so we don’t say how any of them fits or plays. Prices and stock change daily.
Frequently asked questions
What size baseball glove should a youth outfielder use?
The makers disagree. Rawlings and Easton list one youth outfield range of 11.5 to 12.25 inches for ages 7 to 12. Wilson splits it: 10.75 to 11.5 inches for ages 8 to 10 and 11.75 to 12.5 inches for ages 11 to 12. Rawlings and Easton call their table a general guide.
Is a youth outfield glove different from a youth infield glove?
Makers list separate outfield ranges, and Rawlings’ page for its Judge model describes a 12 inch outfield glove with a Pro H Web. One retailer, BaseballMonkey, says there is no difference between infield and outfield models at the youth level. That is a retailer’s statement, not a maker’s.
Is 12 inches too big for a 9 or 10-year-old outfielder?
Wilson’s outfield range for ages 8 to 10 tops out at 11.5 inches, while Rawlings’ youth range for ages 7 to 12 runs to 12.25 inches. We give no age advice beyond the charts. Wilson’s slide-off and squeeze tests are the way its guide says to check fit.
What web do youth outfield gloves use?
The Rawlings gloves here are listed with a Pro H Web and the Marucci with an H Web. The Mizuno’s Amazon title says Tartan Web while Mizuno’s page lists no web type, and the Franklin listing names no web. We couldn’t confirm the Wilson A500’s web on Wilson’s page, though its Amazon bullets say classic H web. Wilson’s guide says outfield gloves are typically larger and have a deep pocket. No maker we read says which web is best.
How do I tell if a youth glove fits?
Wilson’s guide gives two tests. If the glove would slide off with the player’s arm down by the side, the glove or at least the hand opening is too large. If the player can easily squeeze the glove closed, they should be able to use it, and if they struggle, Wilson says to try a smaller glove.
Do youth outfield gloves need breaking in?
Rawlings lists a Player Break-In figure of 10 for the Select Pro Lite and Sure Catch gloves here, without a unit, and Amazon says the Select Pro Lite arrives about 90 percent broken in. Wilson says its youth gloves are made with game-ready materials, meaning little to no break-in.
Can a youth outfielder use an adult 13 or 14 inch glove?
Rawlings’ adult outfield range is 12 to 12.75 inches and Wilson’s is 12.5 to 12.75 inches for ages 13 and up, so 13 and 14 inch gloves are above both. We couldn’t read a league rule on glove size, so check your league.
Which hand does a baseball glove go on, and are left hand throw versions available?
A right hand throw glove is worn on the left hand, and a left hand throw glove on the right. Left hand throw Amazon listings exist for the Harper, Mizuno, Marucci and Franklin gloves here. We found none for the Judge, and the Wilson A500 12.5 inch left hand listing is a third-party seller.
Sources
Size guides come from Rawlings, Easton, Wilson and, for the retailer’s chart, BaseballMonkey. Product information comes from Rawlings’ Harper page, its Judge page, its Sure Catch page and Mizuno’s Pitcher/Outfield page. Prices and listing wording come from Amazon’s product data.
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