Why Are Infield Gloves Smaller?

Infield gloves are designed to be small with a smaller pocket to enable infielders need to get the ball out of their gloves quickly. A variety of pockets are used, although third baseman typically use a glove with a closed pocket as they handle more hard hit balls.

What size should an infield glove be?

The standard size for a baseball infield glove is 11.25 to 12 inches, and 11.5 to 12.5 inches for softball.

Why do baseball players wear small gloves?

Some like having that extra half inch to get to baseballs, some players like less glove so they can get rid of the ball a little quicker on throws to bases. Also most outfielders will stick their pinky and ring finger of their glove hand into the last hole which was made for the pinky.