Mizuno Franchise Fastpitch Glove

This glove is designed to be game-ready right out of the box. The pre-oiled, full-grain leather is soft enough that you won't need to spend weeks pounding it or steaming it before your first game.

Mizuno designs this glove with a smaller hand opening and narrower finger stalls to better fit the female hand. This ensures a more secure, comfortable grip and better control compared to a standard unisex or men's glove.

A 13-inch glove is generally considered a utility or outfield size in fastpitch softball. It offers a larger pocket, which is great for tracking down fly balls, but it may feel a bit large if you are primarily playing infield positions like second base or shortstop.

Full-grain leather is durable and maintains its shape well, even with regular use. While it feels soft and broken-in immediately, it is still robust enough to handle the wear and tear of a full season of fastpitch softball.

While you technically could use it for baseball, it is specifically engineered for the mechanics and ball size of fastpitch softball. The pocket depth and web design are optimized for a larger softball, so it may not perform as intended with a smaller baseball.