To best do their job, infielders and outfielders need gloves with different size, pocket depth, and webbing. So if you're wondering if an infield glove can be used for the outfield, we wouldn't recommend it.

What type of glove does an outfielder use?

Main Characteristics: Outfielders often need large gloves with deep pockets to assure that they can catch and hold those far field, high-speed balls. Webbing: Outfielders prefer a closed web style. Size: Outfield gloves tend to be larger in design than infielder models in terms of the length of the finger stalls.

Is there a difference between infield and outfield gloves?

Infield softball gloves usually range from 11.5-12.5 inches. Outfield gloves are larger than infield gloves to enable more range and reach in the large space being covered. These gloves have a deeper pocket, and usually have an H-web or a Trapeze web.