Softball Catcher's Gloves

Yes, softball players use catchers mitts. These mitts are specially designed to transfer the ball to the hand quicker for that throw down to second. Fastpitch Softball Catcher's Mitts are strong, durable and rugged enough to take a beating without losing performance, comfort, and protection.

There is also a difference in size between baseball catcher's gloves and softball catcher's gloves. Baseball catcher's gloves typically range from 32” to 34.5”, whereas softball catcher's gloves are slightly larger and range from 33” to 35” to accommodate for the larger ball size in softball.

Although ‘glove’ and ‘mitt’ are often used interchangeably and by design, a catcher’s mitt is different from a catcher’s glove. Unlike mittens, which have individual fingers, a catcher’s mitt has no fingers—a critical distinction from other softball gloves.

Catcher's mitts differ from regular softball gloves in that they lack individual fingers, but they have extra padding and a hinged, claw-like shape that helps them funnel softballs into the pocket and provide a good target for pitchers.