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It is perfectly within the rules to use a first basemans mitt anywhere on the field. However, there is no advantage in using a first basemans mitt for third other than simply for catching. A third baseman must field more balls batted hard to him than a first baseman. This requires a glove that can not only catch the ball, but be flexible enough to scoop balls from the ground, shallow enough to shovel the occasional ball to second or short, and shallow enough to easily transfer a ball from glove to throwing hand for a throw to first, second or home. None of these traits are inherent in the first basemans glove.
It is not a good idea considering that a first basemans glove is designed for catching line drives thrown from other players in the infield. A good outfielders glove choice is a 13 and 1/2 inch glove
Brandon Inge on the Detroit Tigers uses a small first basemans glove. Im in high school ball. I can play the infield. And when i play third base i use my mizuno first basemans glove. It helps me from jamming the finger when a hard liner comes straight at you. so i help this helps
In non-professional leagues, a catcher can technically use any kind of glove to catch. However, a catcher's mitt provides the most padding and is the best glove suited for catching.
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Who are the players who are allowed to use mitt?
catcher and first baseman
Does a Little League catcher have to use a catchers mitt?
Little League Rule 1.12 - A catcher must wear a catcher's mitt(not a first basemans mitt or a fielders glove) any shape, size or weight consistent with protecting the hand.
What is a good size for an adult first baseman's mitt?
There is no size limit to the first baseman or catcher mitt in high school baseball. The size limit of a high school outfielder's mitt shall be no larger than 14-inches in height, 8-inch width at palm, and 53/.4-inch webbing.
Can major league baseball pitchers wear first baseman mitt?
Definitely not. My friend got kicked out of a little league game when he was 11 for playing 3rd base with a 1st baseman's glove
Why can't you use a first baseman's glove in the outfield?
AnswerBy the rules of MLB, you can use a catchers mitt or even no glove at all in the outfield. The reason they don't use a first baseman's glove is that they don't need to. A first baseman's glove is bigger so that a less than perfect throw, or a liner in foul territory has a better chance of being caught. Outfeilders move to the ball, so they don't need a bigger glove. A first baseman's glove has a flat side, therefore as the outfielder is moving it would be harder for him to catch the ball; also, a first baseman's mitt is heavier than an outfielder's glove.
Does a high school player need to have a catchers mitt on to play catcher?
No, but it is highly recommended. Some catchers use First baseman gloves instead, because they also have good padding. I do believe they have to have a padded mitt to catch. Catching fastballs is sometimes painful even with a catcher's mitt on.
Why is the first base mans glove different?
The main objective of the first baseman is to catch the ball. A larger glove or mitt, would be an advantage. Infielders need to catch the ball and quickly transfer the baseball from glove to hand, to make a throw. A smaller glove has an advantage. The infielder also needs to have a feel for the ball to help grab the ball or handle tough ground balls. The first baseman's glove or mitt has extra padding and leather to protect the hand from hard throws.
What is the lighest 32 inch wood baseball bat?
Not sure with youth size, but catchers mitts made with mesh backing are usually the lightest weighted
who was the first president to have kids?
Mitt Romney
Will Mitt Romney run for President in 2016?
No. His aides have announced that Mitt Romney will not run for president for the third time in 2016.
Why does a baseball catcher's mitt have more padding than a conventional glove?
because the catcher is having a baseball thrown over and over and over into his mitt at around 85 mph, and there has to be a lot of padding to cushion that blow. or else it will break his hand. fast.
What is Mitt Romney 's Favorite Sport?
Baseball because a mitt is a baseball equiptment and his first name is mitt.
