2025 Wilson A500 12" Youth Baseball Glove

Provide your developing player with the lightest all-leather glove on the market by choosing the Wilson A500 12" Utility Youth Baseball Glove, a model designed to maximize range without sacrificing control. Ideally suited for young athletes who play multiple positions, this glove features a Top Grain Leather shell that provides the durability and feel of a serious baseball mitt while remaining exceptionally lightweight. The A500 series is celebrated for being "Game Ready" right out of the box, meaning it arrives with a pliable, flexible feel that eliminates the difficult, hand-straining break-in period often associated with new leather. This allows youth players to focus immediately on their fielding mechanics, ensuring they can squeeze the glove shut and secure the ball confidently from the very first practice. The durability is further enhanced by real leather laces, which add toughness to the glove’s structure, ensuring it holds up against the rigors of travel ball and long seasons.

The construction of the A500 12" Utility model is engineered to support versatile play across the diamond, making it an excellent choice for kids who split time between the infield and outfield. It features Wilson’s signature Rolled Dual Welting, a process where thin strips of Pro Stock leather are skived and rolled along the back of the fingers; this technology not only adds a professional look but provides long-lasting shape retention, preventing the glove from becoming flat or floppy over time. Internally, the glove utilizes Double Palm Construction, which places a thin, strategically cut piece of leather between the palm liner and the outer shell. This design stabilizes the pocket for consistent performance and helps absorb the shock of hard-hit balls, protecting young hands from stinging and building their confidence to get in front of the ball. The 12-inch pattern typically features a sturdy Dual Post Web, which offers the deep pocket needed for catching fly balls in the outfield while remaining open enough for dirt to escape during infield play.

Selecting the correct glove size is pivotal for a youth player's safety and enjoyment of the game, and the 12-inch profile of this Wilson A500 is a key size for the pre-teen demographic. Generally, a 12-inch glove is recommended for players aged 9 to 12 years old, serving as a dedicated outfield glove for the younger end of that range or a utility/third base glove for the older, larger players. To ensure this is the right fit, you can measure from the heel of the palm to the top of the index finger; this 12-inch length provides significant reach for snagging pop-ups and extending for grounders, acting as a vacuum for players covering large areas of grass. If a glove is too heavy, it drags the player’s hand down, but the A500’s lightweight design ensures that even at 12 inches, young athletes can react quickly and maneuver the glove with precision. By upgrading to the Wilson A500 12" Utility Glove, you are investing in a tool that offers the professional features of an adult glove scaled perfectly for the growing stars of the game.

Age: 9-12

Hand: Right Hand Throw

Condition: NEW

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