Sliding Mitts

Your lead (sliding) hand - the one that reaches the bag first - which is usually the opposite of your fielding glove hand.

Size by hand: youth mitts fit smaller hands, adult mitts fit teens and up. Round out base-running protection with padded sliding shorts.

Most leagues don't require one, but it's strongly recommended for headfirst sliders - check your league's equipment policy if you're unsure.

It's less essential if you only slide feet-first, but many players still wear one for added protection in case of a headfirst dive on a close play at the bag.

Many youth leagues don’t allow head-first slides for younger players, for safety reasons, but allow them at older levels. Check your league’s rules. Even where they’re allowed, a sliding mitt is a smart way to protect young hands. Shop youth sliding mitts from EvoShield, Franklin and Bruce Bolt.

The EvoShield Sliding Mitt 2.0 is a full-length mitt that covers the hand and extends up the wrist for maximum protection. The Shorty 2.0 has a shorter cuff, giving more wrist mobility and a lighter feel, a favourite with players who want minimal bulk on the base paths.

Absolutely Ridiculous is known for its bold, fun designs: ice cream flavours like Strawberry, Mint Dipped and Cookies & Cream, plus Pizza, Bubblegum and holiday editions for Halloween, Father’s Day and Día de los Muertos. They’re a huge hit with young players and make a great gift.

Yes. The Nike Diamond Acuña Sliding Mitt is inspired by Ronald Acuña Jr., one of the best base stealers in MLB. We also carry the Jordan Fly Sliding Mitt and the Bruce Bolt Chrome Series, which matches Bruce Bolt’s Chrome batting gloves.

Complete your base-running protection with padded sliding shorts for the hips and thighs, and a batting helmet, which must be worn on the bases in organized leagues.

We carry EvoShield, Nike, Jordan, Franklin, Bruce Bolt, Rawlings, Easton and Absolutely Ridiculous.