I played baseball as a kid, but played hockey as a goaltender through college. After a few injuries kind of took me off the ice, my wife (who played softball) thought we should try a softball league together. So naturally I'm at first base, and love it. Just picked up a Rawlings liberty, and I'm super happy I found your channel.
I broke in my first base mitt with one hinge. To me it makes it feel less likely to pop out for some reason. Great video!👍 By the way, it’s crazy how fast your channels growing!
I got a new glove last summer and before I hadn’t cared about the shape. I flared the thumb and pinkie, and broke it in two hinges thumb to ring finger. I’ve become a more confident fielder even with a cheap glove. Its all about break, price isn’t everything
That’s true, it just doesn’t hurt to have a higher quality leather. The biggest difference is longevity. Pros can’t use soft leather because they play so much baseball + the balls are hit and thrown so dang hard it would destroy the glove in a week
I’ve actually been rotated in at first (I’m primarily a catcher, but also play OF, MIF, and 3rd) so now it’s on to like my 10th glove so I’m not using a Datdude at 1st 😅
I think with my old glove I had no idea what breaking in even was and just started using it. With the new mitt I just bought I really took care to get the pocket and the hinges right, and even just in practice I felt like the pocket just "sucked in" some balls that I think would have fallen out of my old mitt. So thanks for the video!
I oiled my glove up (liberally), stuffed a ball in the pocket, tied (wrapped) it with rawhide strips, and set it the corner of my living sofa on it for a week. Perfect. Also did that with my Catcher's mitt.
Great vid as usual. The denim RB5 is looking nicely broken in. I think your point about the pocket being up higher in the web is interesting; I wonder if it depends at least somewhat on the design of the glove. Gloves with the PRO-DCT Single Post design have a very big palm overlay, which creates a larger palm area with a "pocket," slightly below the web, at the top of the palm (sort of like a catcher's mitt). Gloves like the RB5, the Rawlings PROFM20XL, and PRO-DCT H-web gloves don't have that big palm overlay and the web sits on/cradles the shell side of the glove. I think it's these glove designs that create the higher pocket that you are describing. But hey, who cares? I just made all that stuff up anyway.
Lol, I actually agree with you and realized some of that during editing. So just like any other glove, the different models call for different styles of break in
AYYYY a first base video! not a lot of videos liek this on the platform about first base mitts, and as a first baseman myself, it is really cool that chris is looking out for us... Side note: so you have a 44 RB5 in this video with a custom logo, does it cost extra to add a custom logo, or do i just email them with no expectation of an extra pricetag? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
I have a game tomorrow 😅and my glove is still a little stiff so hopefully this works! I do got some break in gel that I may use if still stiff tonight.
On your point of keeping your gloves shape, I always keep both mine in my helmet, pitchers glove inside the 1b mitt. They've kept their shape really nice and while the 1b mitt is due for retirement she's still aged gracefully. Personally as someone who hasn't moved from first unless I'm pitching, I really would NOT like to have my thumb flared that much. I think it really narrows down the glove for balls in the dirt to give you a lot less chance to get at stuff that isn't in pick range and has to be found off its bounce. I tell my teammates to hit dirt before they ever sail anything so that may influence that as well. Completely unrelated, first mens league game of the season was this weekend. Played against a brand new team that had just been created a month or so earlier. Games something like 12-4 at the end, but the ending was just beautiful. Second to last inning the 3rd out is on batters interference when a runner goes to steal 3rd. In the last inning the 1st and 3rd outs come on batters interference again on the same play. Jogging off the field on a runners interference was a new one for me.
@@ballgloveking hot day.... and the plate ump had to go up to the mound to show the other team how to not balk every pitch (still were actually, batting gloves though so who cares). I suspect the ump wanted to just get tf home lol.
The way I had broken in my 1B glove with two hinges, and allowed it to be wide when I open it, and when I close it the entire web wraps around and traps the ball. Basically, I broke it in so that the thumb binding reaches the pinky binding. It's been very comfortable to me.
Find a mallet and go crazy on the pocket area, you may also be closing it poorly so pay attention to how your hand is closing inside the glove. Try to make your thumb go more toward your pinky
I know I'm late here lol but break in process for first base mitt, would you use oil, water, or nothing when breaking in? Or anything of choice? Thanks man!
Could you maybe do a video about Wilson spincontrol and whether or not it actually makes a difference? Wilson makes big claims about how it makes the ball more secure in the pocket/on the web but I haven't found a single thing that actually confirms that
I oiled my glove up (liberally), stuffed a ball in the pocket, tied (wrapped) it with rawhide strips, and set it the corner of my living sofa on it for a week. Perfect. Also did that with my Catcher's mitt.
I wonder why it seems less common to buy first base mitts with 2 hinges. Each manufacturer probably only has like one style that's double hinged as opposed to multiple that are single hinged.
Hey man no one goes so deep in gloves than you! Say for a Wilson A2000 12.5" 1B glove, can I still break it in with the 2-hinge style? I love 2-hinge break-in but I don't want to resort to the 12.25" model as I want to retain the advantage brought by the 12.5" length.... Thanks in advance!
I've always broken my glove in one hinge but I also don't have fingers in every slot...I put my pinky and ring finger in the pinky, my middle finger in the ring finger and my head index finger is always out of the glove unless it's really cold then it goes in the middle finger...I tried two hinge on a couple gloves and honestly I had to break the glove in a 2nd time back to one hinge...also if you put baby oil or other leather products on your glove you don't have to beat it to death...
Hey ball glove king i got a first basemen mitt but i have already broken it in by using a mallet and playing catch but when i eas playing catch it had an eject button and j was wondering how do you remove the eject button
Every glove is different and it mostly comes down to how much time you’re willing to put into the glove. Guys do it in a week but it’s because they just go ham on it every day
Every glove is different and it mostly comes down to how much time you’re willing to put into the glove. Guys do it in a week but it’s because they just go ham on it every day
Every glove is different and it mostly comes down to how much time you’re willing to put into the glove. Guys do it in a week but it’s because they just go ham on it every day
So I'm kinda new to baseball I'm 14 played little league but now I'm playing Highschool baseball but I'm either gonna play 1st or second and what kind of glove should I get?
Well if you end up at first you’ll want to get a first base mitt but if you can only get one glove and you’ll be playing both positions I would recommend getting an 11.5” glove (You could possibly borrow a teammates first base mitt on occasion) If you’re gonna play all four years it’s a good idea to spend $200-$350 on a glove cause it’ll last you all four years as long as you take care of it The best budget glove is a 44 pro (they have sales every holiday) or a Buckler Phalanx which you can find on Amazon
@@ballgloveking ngl my guy you respond to people so fast i said something 10 minutes ago and you responded to it in 5 props goto you and yea ill keep a look out for one and would dicks or other sports places sell the 11.5?
Great video! I have a question I can't find an answer to online - I'm seeing all the sizing charts say adult first base mitts should be between 12" - 13" - but where do I choose within that range? Is it just a preference thing? Is there a way to measure my hand for the best fit whether it's 12.5 or 12.75 or 13? Thanks for the help!
Personally, I use a 12.5. First base is my second position (2nd base is my primary using a 12 in glove). My hand size is a large. I use 12.5 for 1st base since I'm use to a 12 at 2nd base. 12.5 is good for me scooping up balls
Thinking of buying a 44 navy and doing the hot water treatment will that mess up the glove I’ve done the hot water treatment to my A2000 and nothing has happened but they are black and blonde I’m not sure if the dye will bleed more because I want to get the navy with white laces
@@ballgloveking I have a 44 Open Back which is pretty much the same pattern as a Wilson JAB79. I’ve found the way that pattern is laced a single hinge is more conducive. Compared to a Rawlings 2820 pattern I also have where I found a duel hinge worked much better with the way it is laced.
simple as shit, first bang the shit out of it against the dirt, a bench too, let it come in contact with it's environment, let it breathe in the dirt, and to get dirty too, then condition it, tie it together with a ball, then break it in playing catch, a nice hard catch
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I think we can all agree my hand weights are the real star of this video. Bravo👏
Lol yes they are and thank you!
I played baseball as a kid, but played hockey as a goaltender through college. After a few injuries kind of took me off the ice, my wife (who played softball) thought we should try a softball league together. So naturally I'm at first base, and love it. Just picked up a Rawlings liberty, and I'm super happy I found your channel.
This video made me so happy! I like to watch these videos so that if I ever get a mitt in the future, I know what to do with it! Thank you!
You da man
I broke in my first base mitt with one hinge. To me it makes it feel less likely to pop out for some reason. Great video!👍
By the way, it’s crazy how fast your channels growing!
Thanks for watching bro!!
I had the same thing
I got a new glove last summer and before I hadn’t cared about the shape. I flared the thumb and pinkie, and broke it in two hinges thumb to ring finger. I’ve become a more confident fielder even with a cheap glove. Its all about break, price isn’t everything
That’s true, it just doesn’t hurt to have a higher quality leather.
The biggest difference is longevity. Pros can’t use soft leather because they play so much baseball + the balls are hit and thrown so dang hard it would destroy the glove in a week
I’ve actually been rotated in at first (I’m primarily a catcher, but also play OF, MIF, and 3rd) so now it’s on to like my 10th glove so I’m not using a Datdude at 1st 😅
Lol keep up the hard work
I think with my old glove I had no idea what breaking in even was and just started using it. With the new mitt I just bought I really took care to get the pocket and the hinges right, and even just in practice I felt like the pocket just "sucked in" some balls that I think would have fallen out of my old mitt. So thanks for the video!
Heck yes dude that makes me so freaking happy!!! 😆
I oiled my glove up (liberally), stuffed a ball in the pocket, tied (wrapped) it with rawhide strips, and set it the corner of my living sofa on it for a week. Perfect. Also did that with my Catcher's mitt.
Great vid Chris! If you ever wanna rehome that denim 1B...I'll take it!
Lol ok
Been watching every vid in the past week
Thank you bro!!
Not a fist baseman, but still learning and looking at that sexy denim mitt!
Let’s go! Thanks for watching my guy!
Great vid as usual. The denim RB5 is looking nicely broken in. I think your point about the pocket being up higher in the web is interesting; I wonder if it depends at least somewhat on the design of the glove. Gloves with the PRO-DCT Single Post design have a very big palm overlay, which creates a larger palm area with a "pocket," slightly below the web, at the top of the palm (sort of like a catcher's mitt). Gloves like the RB5, the Rawlings PROFM20XL, and PRO-DCT H-web gloves don't have that big palm overlay and the web sits on/cradles the shell side of the glove. I think it's these glove designs that create the higher pocket that you are describing. But hey, who cares? I just made all that stuff up anyway.
Lol, I actually agree with you and realized some of that during editing. So just like any other glove, the different models call for different styles of break in
Thanks! Just received my new glove today. I'm going to try the pounding technique.
That glove is sick! Gonna be inspecting the break in on my 1B's glove on the team I coach.... Any update on getting a Rico to review
No update yet!
AYYYY a first base video! not a lot of videos liek this on the platform about first base mitts, and as a first baseman myself, it is really cool that chris is looking out for us... Side note: so you have a 44 RB5 in this video with a custom logo, does it cost extra to add a custom logo, or do i just email them with no expectation of an extra pricetag? Thanks!!!!!!!!!!
I have a game tomorrow 😅and my glove is still a little stiff so hopefully this works! I do got some break in gel that I may use if still stiff tonight.
Did u win?
@@jukeboxhero8137 nah I lost but this was 8 months ago and I am a lot better and we win more games
Thanks for the vid man, glove just got here and I can’t wait to break it in.
Let’s go! Good luck bro!
OMG thank you so much, I literally got a new one yesterday!
Great timing!
TWO IN PINKY??
Awesome video, helped me prep teammates glove!
I just got my first one yesterday and we have no idea to break it in so thank you
Hi, thanks for the super fast reply just now:D anyways do you have any tips for breaking in a softball infield glove?
It’s pretty much the same as baseball infield. Obviously use a softball lol.
On your point of keeping your gloves shape, I always keep both mine in my helmet, pitchers glove inside the 1b mitt. They've kept their shape really nice and while the 1b mitt is due for retirement she's still aged gracefully.
Personally as someone who hasn't moved from first unless I'm pitching, I really would NOT like to have my thumb flared that much. I think it really narrows down the glove for balls in the dirt to give you a lot less chance to get at stuff that isn't in pick range and has to be found off its bounce. I tell my teammates to hit dirt before they ever sail anything so that may influence that as well.
Completely unrelated, first mens league game of the season was this weekend. Played against a brand new team that had just been created a month or so earlier. Games something like 12-4 at the end, but the ending was just beautiful. Second to last inning the 3rd out is on batters interference when a runner goes to steal 3rd. In the last inning the 1st and 3rd outs come on batters interference again on the same play. Jogging off the field on a runners interference was a new one for me.
That’s insane lol I’ve never seen that happen that many times haha
@@ballgloveking hot day.... and the plate ump had to go up to the mound to show the other team how to not balk every pitch (still were actually, batting gloves though so who cares). I suspect the ump wanted to just get tf home lol.
“Yeah uh huh I play baseball.”
Thoughts on the y web?
Can you do Aaron judges glove next?
Awesome video! 👍
I’ll do him at one point but probably not for a while, the Y web is great it’s just a fancy H web honestly
@@ballgloveking ok thanks for the reply
@@ballgloveking would the Y web work good for a shortstop?
@@J_Miller yeah it’s like an h web which you can basically use everywhere and it will work amazing because it’s that versatile
Handy, I've just started breaking in a 1st base mitt.
Good timing
The way I had broken in my 1B glove with two hinges, and allowed it to be wide when I open it, and when I close it the entire web wraps around and traps the ball. Basically, I broke it in so that the thumb binding reaches the pinky binding. It's been very comfortable to me.
I was gonna ask you in your next video to do this but I don’t need to now haha
Let’s go! Good timing haha
I broke mine in wrong and doesn’t really have a pocket, any tips please????
Find a mallet and go crazy on the pocket area, you may also be closing it poorly so pay attention to how your hand is closing inside the glove. Try to make your thumb go more toward your pinky
I know I'm late here lol but break in process for first base mitt, would you use oil, water, or nothing when breaking in? Or anything of choice? Thanks man!
Could you maybe do a video about Wilson spincontrol and whether or not it actually makes a difference? Wilson makes big claims about how it makes the ball more secure in the pocket/on the web but I haven't found a single thing that actually confirms that
it actually works
We should! I had a few spin control models come in so we will soon
Great vid , I really needed it!
THIS VIDEO REALLY HELPED 👌🙏🙏
I got a catchers pudd maybe a couple weeks ago, it is very stiff. How would I be able to break that in?
Go watch my 2nd most recent upload!
I oiled my glove up (liberally), stuffed a ball in the pocket, tied (wrapped) it with rawhide strips, and set it the corner of my living sofa on it for a week. Perfect. Also did that with my Catcher's mitt.
My first baseman‘s mitt I bought today and it’s already broken because of this video
I wonder why it seems less common to buy first base mitts with 2 hinges. Each manufacturer probably only has like one style that's double hinged as opposed to multiple that are single hinged.
I might have to down the road
@@ballgloveking Do it.
Hey man no one goes so deep in gloves than you! Say for a Wilson A2000 12.5" 1B glove, can I still break it in with the 2-hinge style? I love 2-hinge break-in but I don't want to resort to the 12.25" model as I want to retain the advantage brought by the 12.5" length.... Thanks in advance!
Love your vids
Thank you!
I've always broken my glove in one hinge but I also don't have fingers in every slot...I put my pinky and ring finger in the pinky, my middle finger in the ring finger and my head index finger is always out of the glove unless it's really cold then it goes in the middle finger...I tried two hinge on a couple gloves and honestly I had to break the glove in a 2nd time back to one hinge...also if you put baby oil or other leather products on your glove you don't have to beat it to death...
Should I be wearing a first base glove 2 in the pinky or traditional
Either one bro. Just base it off of what’s more comfortable
Hey ball glove king i got a first basemen mitt but i have already broken it in by using a mallet and playing catch but when i eas playing catch it had an eject button and j was wondering how do you remove the eject button
How long do you think it would be before a mitt is game ready doing this
Every glove is different and it mostly comes down to how much time you’re willing to put into the glove. Guys do it in a week but it’s because they just go ham on it every day
Every glove is different and it mostly comes down to how much time you’re willing to put into the glove. Guys do it in a week but it’s because they just go ham on it every day
Every glove is different and it mostly comes down to how much time you’re willing to put into the glove. Guys do it in a week but it’s because they just go ham on it every day
Can you do a video on Easton’s hybrid gloves.
I will try to soon
What are the best ways to get a palm stain I really like the look
Thanks dude that actually works
So I'm kinda new to baseball I'm 14 played little league but now I'm playing Highschool baseball but I'm either gonna play 1st or second and what kind of glove should I get?
Well if you end up at first you’ll want to get a first base mitt but if you can only get one glove and you’ll be playing both positions I would recommend getting an 11.5” glove
(You could possibly borrow a teammates first base mitt on occasion)
If you’re gonna play all four years it’s a good idea to spend $200-$350 on a glove cause it’ll last you all four years as long as you take care of it
The best budget glove is a 44 pro (they have sales every holiday) or a Buckler Phalanx which you can find on Amazon
@@ballgloveking ngl my guy you respond to people so fast i said something 10 minutes ago and you responded to it in 5 props goto you and yea ill keep a look out for one and would dicks or other sports places sell the 11.5?
I do my best!
But yeah Dicks would have what you need
@@ballgloveking def subbing to you
Great video! I have a question I can't find an answer to online - I'm seeing all the sizing charts say adult first base mitts should be between 12" - 13" - but where do I choose within that range? Is it just a preference thing? Is there a way to measure my hand for the best fit whether it's 12.5 or 12.75 or 13? Thanks for the help!
Personally, I use a 12.5. First base is my second position (2nd base is my primary using a 12 in glove). My hand size is a large. I use 12.5 for 1st base since I'm use to a 12 at 2nd base. 12.5 is good for me scooping up balls
Thanks bro!
No
thank you
@@ballgloveking No
thank you!
i put 3 in the pinky so my glove closes like to the ring finger or pinky and pocket is deeper then a black hole so i think i’m good
Do you smash with the ball inside the glove when creating the pocket?
Thinking of buying a 44 navy and doing the hot water treatment will that mess up the glove I’ve done the hot water treatment to my A2000 and nothing has happened but they are black and blonde I’m not sure if the dye will bleed more because I want to get the navy with white laces
is it bad that my first base mitt has a curve on the top of the web when try to close the mitt
How should I hold it, 2 in pinky, 3 in the pinky, regular ?
Are 44 catchers mitts high quality
Yes
What do you think about oiling and microwaving a glove?
Never microwave a glove!
If you see Eric Hosmer’s glove he curls in the thumb, and wears it 2 in the pinky
Can u make a video of how to make the glove close to the pinky with an outfield glove
I’ll try to down the road
@@ballgloveking thanks because I don’t know how to
do i do 2 in the pinky or straight up for my 1st base mitt??
What colors were those on the glove im trying to make one
What kind of gloves are those
What type of 44 style should I use on my mitt
What position?
@@ballgloveking outfield
This past weekend I won a baseball tournament and get a free custom heart of the hide. It’s a 12 1/2 FM18 all blonde with red and blue lacing/logos
can you make one for outfield
I will in the future!
Use any oil, or conditioner?
My rb5 is pretty stiff even tho it’s standard stiffness do you think I should do the hot water treatment?
In my experience with First Bases Mitts I’ve found some patterns are more conducive to a single hinge vs a double hinge.
Yup, I should have talked more about that but yes with every glove you have slight different break in styles
@@ballgloveking I have a 44 Open Back which is pretty much the same pattern as a Wilson JAB79. I’ve found the way that pattern is laced a single hinge is more conducive. Compared to a Rawlings 2820 pattern I also have where I found a duel hinge worked much better with the way it is laced.
Hey do you have more of these gloves king t shirts ? In a L
Should I steam the glove before breaking it in
No steaming a glove softens the leather in a way that it doesn't last as long as it would have
Have you ever thought about buying or using a nokona glove?
Great work, thanks
What’s the glove your using in the video
You should do a Fernando Tatis jr glove break down
Agreed
what size first base glove should a 14 year old get
Best first base glove for those with small hands?
There's not really one glove that sticks out for small hands at first. I'm sorry I can't help a ton
Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G narrow fit 👍
Have you done a review of a custom glove from tater yet?
No but I’d love to!
I have been trying to find a review of one before I pull the trigger on one but they look 🔥🔥
Please tell me what the colors are for that glove
Denim and blonde!
@@ballgloveking thanks that’s what I thought it looks sick!!
Dansby Swanson glove break in pls
I will at one point!
“We just need to beet the glove senseless”Ball Glove King,March 22,2022
Would love to see a video of what you would pick for gloves under 100?
Maybe also review some gloves that you can buy at like Dicks etc.
I like the $100 idea
Aria glove review?
Hopefully at one point!
Can you do a video on latex gloves?
Blocked
Tip: Always keep a ball in your glove and put the glove in your helmet in your bag, and the helmet is always at the top.
Yo can you please do a review on hoh and proprefered
we aint talking bout the time i broke in a 600$ a2k like a littleleaguer.... ive learnt my lesson
Lol rip
Glove daddy 😩😩
Lol I hate the word daddy
@@ballgloveking sorry daddy 😂
Think about this either ronald acuna jr or do like a first baseman or somwthing like tha
Ronald Acuna will happen soon!
Bet cant wait for him to play again def one of my favs
Hi
Sup
I always just put my glove on one of my bats on my bag
That’s a pretty good spot, it can slowly stretch out the wrist area but that’s not that big of a deal for some people
I got my Wilson a2000
👌🏻👌🏻
simple as shit, first bang the shit out of it against the dirt, a bench too, let it come in contact with it's environment, let it breathe in the dirt, and to get dirty too, then condition it, tie it together with a ball, then break it in playing catch, a nice hard catch
3rd
Noice
I use to just take a baseball, vegetable oil, and a piece of string to break in my gloves.
Then play a bunch of catch of course lol
Vegetable oil is a new one
@@ballgloveking any clean oil works
sup
Assah dude
Second
Attaway
2:54 is so funny
I played baseball for 6yrs
First
Nope
Let’s go!
69 videos…….
Is that true!?
@@ballgloveking YEAH!!
and if you've got 2 gloves put your normal glove inside your first base glove cause it's bigger
bla bla bla
Should you wear a first base mitt straight up or 2 in the pink