Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
As 2023 comes to a close, we are looking ahead and getting you prepped for the spring season with our top baseball glove picks for 2024.
1. Wilson A2000 1786SS 11.5”
11.5” A2000 pattern outfitted with SuperSkin™ for lightweight performance. This glove comes with SuperSkin™ to reduce weight, allow for an easier break-in, and repel moisture. The glove’s shallow pocket construction is shaped to help second basemen, third basemen, and shortstops quickly transfer the ball.
This 2024 model comes with everything you expect from an A2000, including the finest materials and superior comfort against your hand with Wilson’s ProLux leather. The A2000 remains one of the most popular gloves in the world and provides excellent value for your budget.
Features
- Pro Stock® Leather for its rugged durability and unmatched feel.
- SuperSkin™ is a microfiber material that’s half the weight of Pro Stock Leather but twice as durable. Its moisture-resistant design extends the longevity of the glove and is easier to clean than traditional leather.
- The all-new Comfort Sleeve is the finishing touch, concealing the binding in the wrist for more comfort than ever before.
- Dual Welting for better support and helping your glove hold its shape better over time.
- Flat Finger Binding gives players who prefer to play with a finger outside the glove greater comfort and control in the field.
- DriLex Wrist Lining keeps your hand dry and comfortable on the field.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
2. Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G PROR205W-2DS 11.75″
Top grade U.S. Steer-Hide leather for great durability and performance. This glove comes with R2G technology to speed up break-in time, get on the field faster, and form the pocket to your hand.
Like Wilson, the Rawlings 2024 Heart of the Hide offers a classic glove full of features to provide excellent value for your budget. This glove is ideal for middle infielders and third basemen taking their game to the next level.
Features
- 205 Pattern – 11.75 Inch Length. Deepest pocket and standard palm width.
- Constructed from Top Grade U.S. Steerhide.
- Deer tanned Cowhide Inner Palm Lining & Full Grain Finger back linings for comfort.
- Wingtip backing.
- Padded thumb.
- Pro Grade Leather laces add durability and strength.
- Thermoformed Padding for the back of the wrist while in the glove.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
3. Wilson A2000 B23SS 12” Aso Model
Wilson Master Glove Craftsman Shigeaki Aso designed the A2000 B23 to create a secure fit while pitching and fielding. This glove is masterfully built and designed with pitchers in mind. This glove offers a modified wrist strap to secure the back of the hand and a wider pinky stall to accommodate multiple fingers.
This glove offers all the A2000 features you expect with a new design flare, inspired by Japanese design – a Closed One-piece Swordsman Web with a Blonde inlay.
Features
- Pro Stock® Leather for its rugged durability and unmatched feel.
- SuperSkin™ is a microfiber material that’s half the weight of Pro Stock Leather but twice as durable. Its moisture-resistant design extends the longevity of the glove and is easier to clean than traditional leather.
- The all-new Comfort Sleeve is the finishing touch, concealing the binding in the wrist for more comfort than ever before.
- Dual Welting for better support and helping your glove hold its shape better over time.
- Flat Finger Binding gives players who prefer to play with a finger outside the glove greater comfort and control in the field.
- DriLex Wrist Lining keeps your hand dry and comfortable on the field and behind the dish.
- Modified Wrist Strap shaped to bend toward the player’s hand near the pinky, creating a snug fit without feeling too tight.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
4. Ozzie Albies Wilson A2K® OA1 GM 11.5”
The 11.5” glove with SuperSnakeSkin and Red Pro Stock® Select leather made for second baseman Ozzie Albies. Expert craftsmen in Japan triple-sort the Flawless Red Pro Stock® Select leather across the palm and H-Web for a perfect, long-lasting feel. Double Palm Construction – an extra leather layer between the palm and liner – maintains the glove’s shape to help players securely field every ground ball, pop-up, and line drive.
We love the look of this top-of-the-line glove made for ballplayers wanting serious performance. This glove is extremely comfortable and fits well on the hand. Superior leather makes this a durable glove to be enjoyed for years.
Features
- Pro Stock Select® Leather for its rugged durability and unmatched feel.
- SuperSnakeSkin™ on the back is twice as strong as leather at half the weight.
- Double-palm construction enhances pocket stability and maintains the glove’s shape.
- Rolled dual welting for quicker break-in and helps glove maintain its shape.
- Dri-Lex® wrist lining dries sweat quickly to keep hand cool and dry.
- Gap welting stabilizes the pocket.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
5. Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G PROR3319-6CB 12.75″
The ultra-premium steerhide leather creates a superior feel and playability. Full-grain fingerback linings and the deer-tanned cowhide palm lining on the inside of the glove provide unmatched durability and comfort.
Calling all outfielders! Photos don’t do justice to this beautiful Columbia blue Heart of the Hide glove. This glove has a 15% factory break-in, which is closer to being game-ready. Stop by and see it for yourself in-store, and we’ll break it in the rest of the way before you take it home.
Features
- 3319 Pattern – 12.75 Inch Length. Double Welted on back of fingers. Like a 303 pattern, it features an extra deep pocket depth and width. Closes thumb to pinky.
- Constructed from Top Grade U.S. Steerhide.
- Deertanned Cowhide inner palm lining improves comfort for the hand inside the glove.
- Conventional open backing.
- Padded thumb sleeve.
- Pro Grade leather laces add durability and strength.
- Thermoformed Padding for the back of the wrist while it is in the glove.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
6. Mizuno MVP Prime 11.75″
This series from Mizuno has long been a standout performer with quality leather at an affordable price. Pro-style leather and lacing set this glove apart from others in its class. A wide range of ballplayers, from youth to adult, will love the functionality of the MVP Prime.
Features
- Bio Soft leather has perfect balance of oil and softness for an exceptional feel.
- Center pocket pattern sets the pocket under the index finger for the most versatile break-in and ease of closure.
- Professional laces provide durability and help the glove retain shape for long-lasting performance.
- Comfortable padded thumb slot and palm pad help reduce sting and deadens the ball upon impact.
- Regular pocket depth for secure ball catching and control.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
7. Marucci Ascension 11.25”
This glove is designed with the youth player in mind. The Ascension offers higher quality leather than your typical youth glove, so keep in mind there will be a little more stiffness. It has a comfortable feel and an excellent way for a young player to advance to the next level of play.
Features
- Premium, tight-grain steerhide shell leather increases durability while reducing weight.
- Cushioned leather finger lining provides superior comfort and fielding security.
- Tapered hand stall sizing for ideal fit.
- Moisture-wicking mesh wrist lining with dual-density memory foam padding.
- Professional-grade rawhide laces provide maximum tear-resistance.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
8. Rawlings Pro Preferred 11.75″ PROS205-4MO
The ultimate in premium, the ultimate in feel. Rawlings Pro Preferred offers some of the highest-performing leather available today. This glove features 100% wool padding, aiding pocket formation and shape retention over time. On the interior, Pittards sheepskin lining wicks away moisture and keeps your hand cool and comfortable all game long. Also, each Pro Preferred glove comes with an individual ID number, making your glove truly one of a kind.
Features
- Supple, full-grain kip leather provides an unequaled look and feel.
- Pittards® sheepskin palm lining wicks away sweat and adds superior comfort.
- 100% wool padding helps form and retain pocket shape.
- Padded thumb and pinky sleeve for added comfort.
- Pro grade leather laces add durability and strength.
- Individual identification numbers.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
9. Wilson A2000 M23SS 33.5” Catcher’s Mitt
For the modern catcher focused on “thumb-up” catching and pitch framing, the A2000 M23SS Catcher’s Mitt is shaped with thinner toe pads on the thumb and fingers to create a wider catching area. Set up the perfect target for your pitcher and frame strikes on the edge of the zone.
Fielding gloves may get much of the glory, but we never forget about the catcher at Dugout Sports. We love that this mitt is lightweight, comfortable, and has a timeless look.
Features
- Half Moon Web.
• M23 SuperSkin Glove Pattern. - Thinner Pinky Toe Pads.
- Pro Stock Select Leather.
- SuperSnakeSkin for moisture-resistance and longevity of the glove.
- DriLex Wrist Lining keeps your hand dry and comfortable on the field and behind the dish.
Top 10 Baseball Gloves for 2024
10. Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G CM33 33″ Catcher Mitt PRORCM33-23BGS
Catchers’ mitts can be notoriously stiff and time-consuming to break in, but Rawlings has made this Heart of the Hide mitt in their R2G (Ready to Go) condition. This mitt comes 15% factory broken in. We can get you the rest of the way in-store with our break-in service. We love the feel of this glove and the durability that it offers for the serious catcher.
Features
- Heart of the Hide ultra-premium steerhide leather is ultra-durable and renowned for forming the perfect pocket.
- Deertanned cowhide palm lining and soft full-grain fingerback linings provide a comfortable feel.
- The redesigned heel pad is thinner, allowing players to close the glove around the ball more easily.
- Balanced construction makes it supremely easy to handle behind the plate.
- Narrow fit hand opening provides the perfect fit for smaller hands.
- Pro style patterns.
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Tim Dutton – Owner
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26302 I-45 North
Spring, TX 77386
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