Shop our range of baseball catchers mitts for junior, youth and adult players from leading brands including Rawlings, Wilson, All-Star, Mizuno, Marucci and Zett.
Designed specifically for catching, these specialised baseball gloves feature reinforced construction, deep pockets and additional padding to handle repeated pitches.
Whether you're looking for a junior catchers mitt that's easy to close or a premium leather mitt for competitive baseball, Red Stitches offers a wide selection of sizes, designs and leather qualities for right-handed and left-handed throwers.
Choosing the Right Baseball Catchers Mitt
A baseball catchers mitt is designed differently from a regular fielding glove. Its rounded shape, reinforced padding and deep pocket help catchers receive pitches securely while protecting their catching hand.
Choosing the right mitt depends on the player's age, hand size, experience and the level of baseball being played.
What Size Catchers Mitt Do You Need?
Unlike regular baseball gloves, which are measured from the heel to the top of the index finger, catchers mitts are measured around their circumference.
The correct size depends on the player's hand size, ability to close the mitt and personal preference.
As a general guide:
| Player | Typical Mitt Size |
|---|---|
| Young junior players | 31–32 inches |
| Developing junior players | 32–32.5 inches |
| Older juniors and teenagers | 32.5–33.5 inches |
| Adult and experienced catchers | 33–34 inches |
These sizes are guidelines rather than strict age requirements. A mitt that is too large or difficult to close can make catching harder, particularly for younger players.
Youth Baseball Catchers Mitts
Young catchers benefit from mitts designed with smaller hand openings, softer materials and more manageable break-in requirements.
Youth models such as the Wilson A500, Rawlings Renegade and Mizuno Prospect are designed to provide a more comfortable fit for developing players.
The most important consideration for a young catcher is being able to close the mitt securely around the baseball.
Intermediate and Premium Catchers Mitts
As catchers develop, they may prefer higher-quality leather, more structured pockets and improved durability.
Intermediate models provide a balance between comfort, durability and break-in time.
Premium catchers mitts, including Rawlings Heart of the Hide, Wilson A2000 and All-Star Pro-Elite models, are designed for experienced players seeking long-term performance and shape retention.
Higher-grade leather generally requires more time and effort to break in but can provide excellent durability when properly maintained.
Breaking In a Catchers Mitt
A new catchers mitt needs to develop a pocket that suits the player's catching style.
Softer youth and recreational mitts may be ready to use relatively quickly, while premium leather mitts can require considerably more work.
Regular catching, controlled pocket shaping and appropriate glove care are the best ways to develop a functional pocket without damaging the leather.
Avoid excessive heat, soaking the glove in water or using methods that can weaken the leather and laces.
Right-Hand and Left-Hand Throw Catchers Mitts
A right-hand throw (RHT) catchers mitt is worn on the left hand, allowing the player to throw with their right hand.
A left-hand throw (LHT) mitt is worn on the right hand for players who throw left-handed.
Check the throwing-hand option when selecting your mitt.
Shop Baseball Catchers Mitts in Australia
Red Stitches stocks baseball catchers mitts for players of all ages and experience levels, from junior club baseball through to competitive senior baseball.
Browse our range online or visit our Thornleigh store for advice on choosing the correct size, leather quality and fit.
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