The best baseball batting gloves completely take away or really reduce any sting which may normally occur when hitting a ball.
They also give the batter the best possible grip so they can firmly hold onto the bat giving them the best chance at solid contact.
I used the best batting gloves almost every year playing as far back as I can remember.
I didn’t use them in coach pitch when I was six but I’m pretty certain I used them every season after that until I stopped playing after my 14th year.
Here’s a funny story. My first ever batting glove wasn’t a real “batting glove”!
It was a golf glove but hey…it worked! Down below you will find the best of the best of “real” batting gloves. You might even find some cheap batting gloves!
There are basically two ways to improve your bat grip and gloves are my number one choice.
Mizuno Baseball Batting Gloves
Mizuno is really popular and I didn’t fully understand why until I spent some time researching them.
The bottom line is that they are very affordable, good quality and come in a ton of colors so you can be sure you find a pair that matches your team colors.
Many of their batting gloves are designed after the one’s some big time MLB stars use. In fact, Andrelton Simmons, Ian Desmond and a ton of other players currently use them.
These are designed for youth in mind but equally recommended for use as mens baseball batting gloves.
Here are the best baseball batting gloves from the Mizuno baseball brand.
The Mizuno Pro batting gloves are one of the best youth baseball batting gloves available today. The Cabretta double leather palm is very comfortable and quite durable.
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- Nonslip Palm: Enhanced grip for a more stable swing and decreased hand slippage during swing.
- Air Mesh Back: Offers breathability and added comfort.
- PNP Personalized Name Plate: Allows you to write player's name for a personalized option.
- Quick Adjust Strap: Designed to give you a quick and secure fit.
- Sold as pair. (For both hands)
- Mizuno's sensor point palm, strategically applies embossed locations for improved grip
- Mizuno Xtension design allows the glove to flex with your hand as you grip the bat
- Mizuno air mesh utilized for improved breathability
- Top quality leather palm, (No Suggestions) wrist tab with molded pull tab for secure fit
- Same design as worn by top MLB players
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Easton Batting Gloves
Whatever this company puts out they do it with the customer in mind and end up producing top quality gear. The Easton gloves are no exception.
I love how many of their’s are made of genuine leather instead of synthetic materials.
Even with a lot of sweating these gloves last a long time. Easton really embraces the game from youth leagues all the way up to college. You can find them in many different styles and colors.
Some of these are cheap batting gloves because you can get them for under $15.
Also check out the Gametime gloves as they have over 800 reviews.
- MAXIMUM DURABILITY: The gloves are made with a blend of fibers specifically designed to help you behind the plate for along time.
- PRO-LEVEL PERFORMANCE: These are some of the same gloves you can expect to send in the big leagues, and there’s a reason for that: they’re the best at what they do.
- COMFORTABLE WITH MAX CONTROL: These gloves were designed with premium goatskin leather for the palm to provide you with not only comfort, but all the feel you need to control the game.
- LOCKED-IN PLACE: When you’re batting, you can’t afford to worry about slippage. The lock-down retro elastic cuff with Bio-Dri wrist liner allows players to achieve the perfect fit for every at-bat.
- BREATHABLE AND FLEXIBLE: Features breathable diamond mesh combined with a durable, smooth microfiber back-of-hand
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- BATTING GLOVES YOU CAN COUNT ON, Easton's new Gametime batting gloves are gamers designed to last swing-after-swing
- PREMIUM GOATSKIN LEATHER PALM for maximum comfort
- SUBLIMATED FLEXIBLE FOUR-WAY-STRETCH MESH for a secure and breathable fit
- NEOPRENE CUFF WITH BRANDED PULL TAB allows players to achieve the perfect fit for every up at bat
- YOUTH & ADULT SIZING: These gloves are available in youth and adult sizing allowing you to select the perfect fit
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- HIT A GRAND SLAM in the same batting gloves as the pros with Easton's Walk-Off batting gloves
- PREMIUM GOATSKIN LEATHER PALM for maximum comfort
- HYPERSKIN LYCRA provides structure and compliments the premium goatskin leather palm
- LOCK DOWN STRAP with 40mm neoprene pull tab allows players to achieve the perfect fit for every up at bat
- YOUTH & ADULT SIZING: These gloves are available in all youth and adult sizes so that you can pick the perfect fit for you
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- Smooth goatskin leather palm
- LYCRA back of hand fused with matte and gloss silicone adds structure while maintaining flexibility
- Molded Easton Screamin’ E logo
- Flexible molded wrist strap with 40mm neoprene band and branded pull tab
- Power Leverage
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- X-Tack palm provides an exceptional tacky grip on the bat as well as unmatched durability for long hours in the cage
- PITTARDS Oiltac heel pad gives you comfort against the handle and knob
- Flexible mesh back of hand
- One-piece neoprene wrist strap for a tight and secure fit
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Easton Batting Gloves Video
Franklin Batting Gloves
When I think of the best batting gloves the very first brand that comes to my mind is Franklin. I always used Franklin baseball batting gloves when I played in junior high and up.
One of my favorite players growing up was Wade Boggs and he used Franklin’s. They are very comfortable, last a long time and really gripped the bat great.
You will still see a ton of MLB players wearing this brand and that should give you confidence.
Jose Altuve, Justin Turner and Gary Sanchez are just a sampling of the MLB players who use Franklin batting gloves.
- OFFICIAL BATTING GLOVE OF THE MLB: Confidently step up to the plate with the Franklin Sports Digitek Batting Gloves. Our flexible, sturdy, multi-functional gloves offer an athletic feel, fit, and look with a patch of camo print for style.
- LEATHER HEEL PATCH: Our MLB Digitek Series features a top-grade genuine leather heel patch to cushion the hand while batting. Its durable stitching means it will last through endless innings.
- MICROFIBER MATERIAL: The durable palm provides a superior grip, giving your young MVPs a grasp on the bat that's sure to deliver results. The palm grips are tear-resistant and maintain their gripping ability over time.
- PERFECT FIT: Our Tri-Curve technology allows these gloves to maintain their shape while flexibly hugging the hand, providing the perfect snug fit. Our wide variety of available sizes means that you’re sure to find the ideal fit for your player.
- CUSTOMIZABLE COLORS: The Digitek Batting Gloves stand out from the crowd thanks to a small patch of camo design on the side of each glove. Multiple color options let you make your personality known out on the field.
- PRO CHOICE: As the official batting gloves of the MLB, the CFX Pro is the most popular on field batting glove used by MLB pros
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Constructed from premium quality leather, these gloves are designed to play at peak performance season after season with no tears or bunching
- NATURAL FIT: These gloves are made specially to fit the naturally curves of the hand to ensure that they fit comfortably and provide a responsive, natural feel
- COMFORT: Tectonic fit inserts accommodate flex without adding bulk to the back of the hand
- ALL SIZES: These gloves come in all youth and adult sizes so that you can pick the perfect fit for you
- MLB OFFICIAL: As the newest addition to our MLB on-field line, the Powerstrap model is quickly becoming the choice of many MLB pros
- NEW WRIST TECHNOLOGY: The new Powerstrap wrist closure keeps the glove strap tight and secure, swing after swing with no adjustments
- PREMIUM QUALITY: Constructed from premium quality leather, these gloves are designed to play at peak performance season after season with no tears or bunching
- NATURAL FIT: These gloves are made specially to fit the naturally curves of the hand to ensure that they fit comfortably and provide a responsive, natural feel
- ALL SIZES: These gloves come in all youth and adult sizes so that you can pick the perfect fit for you
- Floating thumb technology increases glove flexibility and adaptability
- QUAD-FLEX creasing decreases material buildup between your hand and the bat handle
- One-piece leather palm maintains tactility and provides a smooth, seamless feel on any bat
- PITTARDS DIGITAL sheepskin leather maintains softness and tactility in all conditions
- MLB is the Official Major League Baseball License
- Shok-Sorb palm padding system absorbs impact and eliminates "sting"
- Maintains a superior grip in all weather conditions
- Features strategically placed flex points along the handback
- New design ensures an extremely comfortable and non-restrictive performance
- Right Hand Throw = Left Hand Glove, Left Hand Throw = Right Hand Glove
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Rawlings Batting Gloves
This Rawlings youth baseball batting glove is the top selling pair on Amazon for this brand name.
They are known for balls, bats and clothing but they make really great batting gloves too.
This pair has Pittard Oitac 2 WR100 leather which is said to be of great quality and comfort.
You can get these in a bunch of different colors and even some odd ones too like orange, baby blue and maroon.
Sometimes you can find some cheap one’s that have the Rawlings brand on it but that doesn’t mean they aren’t really good.
- Reinforced Adjustable elastic wrist closure
- Recommended for Adult players
- Dynamic fit System
- Oiltac leather palm pad
- Rawlings Dura plus palm pad
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Evoshield Batting Gloves
Evoshield batting gloves are very highly rated in baseball and fastpitch circles.
The most common praise for them is their durability. Some say they can last the entire season.
If you’re like a lot of players and keep more than one pair of batting gloves in your bag then make one of those a pair of Evoshields.
They feel great and you can find them at an unbelievable price.
The all-new EvoShield SRZ-1 Batting Gloves takes full advantage of a full synthetic palm and breathable four-way mesh backhand in one of their most comfortable batting gloves to-date.
My favorite by far are the “Standout” gloves. They come in multiple colors and just look really cool.
Although this is an older article on WhatProsWear.com which shows the kinds of batting gloves the pros use…I bet Evoshield will be added to the list soon.
Druw Jones Uses Evoshield Batting Gloves
Final Thoughts on the Best Batting Gloves
If you’re having a hard time deciding which ones to buy then send me an email and I’ll help you out the best I can.
Franklin seems to be the leader once again in 2022 but Mizuno comes in a close second followed by Easton, Evoshield and Rawlings.
Of each of those brands there are at least two I would place in the top 10 best batting gloves for the 2022 season.
If you’re interested in weighted batting gloves for training then check out this Powerhandz baseball review.
Well, I don’t have a need for batting gloves these days, but I sure remember how much my hands would sting back in the day when I played softball on the high school team. We never used batting gloves. It would have been nice if we had.
I hear you Stacy. I lived in Washington State as a child and in those early spring games it was still quite cold. After a few years playing I begged my dad for these.
Hi Jeff
It’s amazing how times have changed from when we were young! Our kids are so fortunate with the options that they have available to them