Infield, outfield, and youth gloves ranked by leather quality and position fit.
Our Top Picks
Rawlings
Rawlings R9 Series Baseball Glove
The Rawlings R9 is the most-recommended entry-level leather glove on Amazon. Full-grain leather shell with a pro-soft liner that breaks in faster than stiffer pro models. Available for infield, outfield, and catching.
Pros
- Full-grain leather shell
- Pro-soft liner for easy break-in
- Available in multiple positions
Cons
- Needs oil before first use
- Stiff out of the box vs pro-tanned
Wilson
Wilson A2000 1786 11.5 Inch Infield Baseball Glove
The Wilson A2000 is the gold standard of baseball gloves. Pro Stock leather, double palm construction, used by MLB infielders. Built to last 5-10 seasons with proper care.
Pros
- Pro Stock leather — game-ready
- Double palm construction
- Used by MLB infielders
Cons
- Expensive
- Takes a full season to fully break in
Franklin Sports
Franklin Sports MLB Youth Baseball Glove
The Franklin youth baseball glove is the most-reviewed kids glove on Amazon. Soft PVC leather breaks in immediately with no oiling. Easy velcro closure for young players.
Pros
- Soft PVC leather — breaks in immediately
- Flex loop closure for fast on/off
- Youth sizes available
Cons
- PVC vs genuine leather
- Shorter lifespan than pro leather