Alright, let’s talk about these baseball mitts, the ones them catchers use. You know, for the young’uns, the 12-year-old fellas playin’ baseball. We gotta figure out what size mitt they need, ain’t it? It’s important, you know, can’t have ’em catchin’ with somethin’ too big or too small.
So, I hear tell, for a 12-year-old playing baseball, you gotta get a mitt that’s, well, it’s gotta be the right size. They say it should be around 32 inches. Yeah, 32 inches around. That’s what them folks in the stores say, and they should know, I reckon.
Some folks say it can go up to 32.5 inches, but mostly, for these young’uns, 32 inches is the sweet spot. It’s like findin’ the right shoe size, you know? Too big, and you’re trippin’ all over yourself. Too small, and your toes are screamin’. Same thing with these mitts, gotta fit just right.
Now, some of you might be thinkin’, “Why they call it a mitt, not a glove?”. Well, I heard tell it’s ’cause gloves got fingers cut out, you see? And these catchers’ things, well, they ain’t got no fingers. It’s just one big ol’ pocket, for catchin’ that ball. So they call it a mitt. Makes sense, I guess.
- Mitt Size for 12U: Mostly around 32 inches. Sometimes 32.5 inches, but mostly 32 is good.
- Bigger ain’t always better: Just ’cause a mitt’s bigger don’t mean it’s better. Gotta fit the kid’s hand, ya know?
- It’s a mitt, not a glove: No finger holes, see? Just a big pocket.
So, if your boy, or maybe your grandkid, is playin’ catcher in that 12-and-under league, you go lookin’ for a 32-inch catcher’s mitt. Don’t let them sales folks try to sell you somethin’ bigger or fancier, unless your kid is really big for his age, I guess. But mostly, 32 inches is what you need.
And don’t forget, these mitts, they fit tighter than a regular glove. They gotta be snug, you see? Can’t have that ball poppin’ out. So it might feel a little tight at first, but that’s how it’s supposed to be. It’s like a good pair of work boots, gotta break ‘em in.
Now, I ain’t no baseball expert, mind you. I’m just tellin’ you what I heard from folks who know about these things. But it seems to make sense to me. 32 inches for a 12-year-old. Keeps it simple, right? No need to get all fancy about it.
And another thing, don’t go buyin’ a mitt that’s too big thinkin’ your kid will grow into it. That ain’t how it works. A mitt that’s too big will just make it harder to catch the ball, and that ain’t no good. Get the right size now, and then if he grows, you get a bigger one later. Simple as that.
So there you have it. What size catcher’s mitt for 12u baseball? Thirty-two inches. Give or take a little, I guess. But mostly 32. Now go on and get your young’un that mitt, and let him go play some ball. And remember, have fun out there, that’s what it’s all about.
And one last thing, make sure that mitt is good and broke in before the game. Nobody wants a stiff mitt. You gotta work it a little, get it softened up. Your kid can do that, just by playin’ catch, or you can help him. Just gotta get it nice and flexible, so he can catch that ball easy.
Anyways, that’s all I gotta say about these mitts. Go get a 32-inch catcher’s mitt, and let your kid play ball. And have a good time doin’ it, ’cause that’s what matters most.
