I always did it 2 in the pinky. I'd typically wear my index out of the glove but it's interesting to see the other ways of doing it. Fun fact is ichiro suzuki was notorious for cryogenically housing his bats and all sorts of things. Taking care of your tools are important. I used to keep a softball in my glove when I wasn't using it because I hated the feel of a collapsed pocket. I always wanted it to feel like it'll be a perfect shape around the ball. Cool video guys!
Exactly how I learned, sitting on the coach throwing the ball into my glove. ..Friend told me to put a finger outside to deepen the pocket & minimize any possible stinging catches. Natural progression after a month or two was two fingers into the pinky slot. It's just natural, no one told me to do it. I had a smaller sized pitcher's glove. Maybe that's why. Extra length helped in the outfield if I was playing there.
I’ve always done three in the pinky. I also thought I was the only one. Either way, it’s the most comfortable. I feel like I have the most control of the glove and there is more pocket. Less area for your fingers to get hurt.
Still do this as a 35yr old shortstop..have since travel ball..always create a better scoop as a SS w 2 in the pinky slot method..great videos, also watched teaching my daughter being not afraid to catch!
i always go 2 in the pinky, but have done 3 before and it was ok, bit for infield gloves i have always done 2 in the pinky but the index finger out and above the index finger hole
Great video. And advice. I taught the 3 in the pinkie for outfielders to 13-year-olds. They looked at me like I had an extra eye growing in my forehead. I preferred the fingers in the normal finger holes, with the index finger out, for infield. I think you have better glove control. But that is just me.
You should never teach them anything like that. They should have their own preference. If you would have tried doing that to me at 13, we would have had issues. I have no problem catching and never did using it correctly. This sounds like something someone does who can't use the glove properly. At 13 I had no issues with closing, opening my glove, or catching the ball. I didn't at 10 years old either after learning.
Great video! I didn't learn about the two in the pinky until college. I like regular with finger out for catching and infield just for feel and control. Outfield is two in the pinky for life after discovering it. For pitchers two in the pink is probably the most functional for disguising pitches. I'll never forget the Doc Gooden incident where he was tipping his curve ball in the bigs with his index finger outside of the glove.
These guys held it together pretty good considering the subject matter of where to put your fingers…From high school on I used the “spock”, two in the pinky, two in the middle.
I never knew this was a thing. I just always thought it was a weird thing I did. I especially used to do two in the pinky when I played outfield on random occasions since I was an infielder and only had an infielder mitt. Ultimately, I stuck with traditional finger out in the infield.
I used to play outfield with one in each, switched to pitching and still had one in each, but had the index out. the glove I had, a Randy Johnson glove, had a hole in the index finger spot for your finger to come out. I used to keep a baseball in the basket at all times I was not using it. I would oil and rubberband it around the ball when I put it up for storage.
I always take care of my gear. I remember when I was in Little League putting the ball in the web and putting rubber bands around it to help shape and form the pocket. My Dad told me to oil my glove now and then too. ♥Baseball
I've always been standard with a finger out. I'll be honest, I'm 30 and I never knew there were other options but here I am about to go out to my car and grab my glove to try it out.
Played first my entire life and always had two in pinky and two in ring. Always felt like it made the pocket larger. And never had an issue after doing it that way of taking a ball off tip of pointer finger.
@@Nolonge111 It may not be for everyone but once I got used to it I never ever changed it. I felt it gave me better control of the glove, I felt like I had a bit more reach and range, and as I said I felt like the pocket of the glove was expanded. No more stingers to the tip of the forefinger on a ball that just missed the pocket. Also scooping I felt became a bit easier. Again it may not be for everyone but once I got used to it I wouldn't do any other way.
i've never found straight up to be comfortable nor straight up with your pointer finger out to be comfortable. 2 in the pinky is by far the most comfortable to me. 3 in the pinky isn't that bad either but i prefer 2. to each is own BUT i really don't recommend playing straight up. what's crazy is when i first tried 2 in the pinky it just felt right, i know you mentioned it may feel off at first and some getting used to but for me seemed as if it was meant to be lol.
I started putting two fingers in the pinky because I saw a dodgers game and I saw someone doing it so I tried it out the next day at a game, and I ended up playing better than I usually did. I was also like 10, 11, or 12 idk. Edit: I forgot one small detail. I'm a catcher (I have been since 3rd or 4th grade, so like 6-7 years) I also play outfield and 2nd. I'm fast enough to play any position, but I don't have a very strong arm so my coach(s) usually put me at 2 if I'm not catching and there's already an outfield.
i do it too for first base mitts cause thats basically just 2 in the pinky on a normal glove (first base mitts have a large hole for 2 fingers and extra room for 3 in the end hole)
I was shown the pointer finger out style as a kid but I hated it at the time... I think I needed my index finger's strength to get the glove around the ball properly.
ive tried everything from tranditional to 3 in the pinky with the index finger out (couldnt fit 4). 3 in the pinky is a great option for the outfield if you have a small hand or big glove (for me its small hand) as it gives you more leverage, and a larger pocket on a glove that is more length than depth. it really depends on the glove size, the hand size, and the way the player likes to shape their glove. also just so you know, Bellinger wears a 13” glove with 2 in the pinky - 1 finger out. i know Byron Buxton wears it 3 in the pinky
1) thank you for your knowledge. 2) why doesn't he prefer infielders to not put three fingers in the pinky of the glove? 3) what kind of black gloves was he wearing in this video? 4) do you have any videos on how to take care of your gloves that will last very long time?
Great video! Question about gear… I found an old brand new batting helmet in the storage unit but it’s super sticky, I guess the plastic leaks something when not used. Any way to clean it? Ive tried some goof off but it doesn’t work very well… thanks!
My 9-year old grandson plays both infield and outfield for his AAA travel team and has been wearing his glove with his index finger out since he was 6. We're currently breaking in a dedicated outfield glove he got for Christmas and he finds TIP awkward. Should I insist he get used to it now or let him go with what he feels comfortable with until he gets a little older?
Should the wrist strap be tight around the wrist? Gloves always seem tight around the wrist to me, and I don't understand why because when you try to close the glove around the ball, the tight wrist strap is working against you by making it harder to close glove.
first time into bseball, i used to borrow my friend's glove since i and he were both left handed thrower. when he was there to borrow the glove to me, i used the normal 5 fingers on their own holes. but one day he was away, i borrowed my right handed friend's glove and used it retardly like it was for left handed. and from that time, i always use the glove 2 in the pinky and 2 in ring finger hole
Well I have a really floppy glove so I go three in the pinky but with my other outfield gloves I go 2 in the pinky until the glove gets floppy but with my infield glove I go 2 in the pinky with a finger out
Notice the pinky on many gloves is a litte bigger and asjustable Two in the pink one out the stink as my little league coach would tel us. None of us never knew the innuendo till later. Best coach ever. Lol
So I made a post about 2 weeks ago or so. I said to myself, well crap... I do 2 in the pinky hole already... this is the first time hearing about 3 in the Pinky... well about a week ago I was looking for a Slowpitch glove... a Miken (black with a white basket) I went to put my hand in (my regular 2 in the pinky) and something seemed off... i mean it was a really comfortable glove... and something didn’t look the same when I put my hand in... well I ended up putting 3 in the pinky hole... and it was comfortable. But I’m not too sure about trying it still. I feel like I have more control with 2 than if I were to put 3 in the pinky (more like “keeping the glove on” control)
I do not agree with that teaching. Been playing base ball since 1958. Worn the glove with all of my hand inside and never ever had a PROBLEM. Just because you happen to be a (pro) doesn't mean it's correct. Every individual has to learn what works best for them.
Well yeah. Everyone's different. He didn't say that everyone should do that and it's a must. He just said give it a try. Nothing wrong with at least trying it in practice. I completely agree with u that I don't think it's bad to stick with the classic way. It's hard to teach or even learn new ways of doing things ur so used to I get that 100%
Well yeah. Everyone's different. He didn't say that everyone should do that and it's a must. He just said give it a try. Nothing wrong with at least trying it in practice. I completely agree with u that I don't think it's bad to stick with the classic way. It's hard to teach or even learn new ways of doing things ur so used to I get that 100%
I know Rawlings makes at least a couple of models of "finger shifted" gloves. I personally think the finger shift is just a correction for people who like to close their gloves thumb to pinky, which I feel is wrong. By shifting your fingers over, you're going more thumb to ring or middle, which is the proper way to catch (like a football).
When I played 1st base and outfield, I put three fingers in the pinky hole. Realized that as a 6year old with no coaching guidance. Just trying to not hurt my hand when my older brother used to drill me playing catch.
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Two in the pinkie was the best advice I've ever gotten, years ago, for finger positioning in a glove!
"two in the pink" hehehehehehe
coach john know about the shocker🤣🤣.
2 in the pink one in the stink😭
😂😂😂😂
Yes! Hahaha. Went straight to the comments after I heard him say that! Lol
@@jf27437 Braham....I was there too
I always did it 2 in the pinky. I'd typically wear my index out of the glove but it's interesting to see the other ways of doing it. Fun fact is ichiro suzuki was notorious for cryogenically housing his bats and all sorts of things. Taking care of your tools are important. I used to keep a softball in my glove when I wasn't using it because I hated the feel of a collapsed pocket. I always wanted it to feel like it'll be a perfect shape around the ball. Cool video guys!
Exactly how I learned, sitting on the coach throwing the ball into my glove.
..Friend told me to put a finger outside to deepen the pocket & minimize any possible stinging catches. Natural progression after a month or two was two fingers into the pinky slot. It's just natural, no one told me to do it. I had a smaller sized pitcher's glove. Maybe that's why. Extra length helped in the outfield if I was playing there.
Best info of glove use. Got my son using 3 in and it changed his fielding 100%. Many thanks.
Nice.
I’ve always done three in the pinky thinking I was the only one. It feels really secure in my opinion ✅
dude i’ve been playing center for so long and had no clue about this dude i tried 2 in the pinkie and it was amazing
I play three in the pinky and I play third 😭😭
2 in pinky was a game changer for me
I’ve always done three in the pinky. I also thought I was the only one. Either way, it’s the most comfortable. I feel like I have the most control of the glove and there is more pocket. Less area for your fingers to get hurt.
Still do this as a 35yr old shortstop..have since travel ball..always create a better scoop as a SS w 2 in the pinky slot method..great videos, also watched teaching my daughter being not afraid to catch!
“It’s a game of inches, with two, or three in the pinkie” 😎
All my life never knew this. Always wondered why the guys wore such small gloves that didn’t fit their hands 😂😂😂
Damn guys thank you so much. Holy crap. I’ve been keeping my finger out my entire life, but the two in the the pinky thing is a game changer.
i always go 2 in the pinky, but have done 3 before and it was ok, bit for infield gloves i have always done 2 in the pinky but the index finger out and above the index finger hole
I do 2 in the pinky, and then middle and index outside offset to ring and middle
Yea me too. Bigger pocket in a smaller glove. Best of both worlds for middle infield
Great video. And advice.
I taught the 3 in the pinkie for outfielders to 13-year-olds. They looked at me like I had an extra eye growing in my forehead.
I preferred the fingers in the normal finger holes, with the index finger out, for infield. I think you have better glove control. But that is just me.
thats because even 13 year olds know its ridiculously stupid.
You should never teach them anything like that. They should have their own preference. If you would have tried doing that to me at 13, we would have had issues. I have no problem catching and never did using it correctly. This sounds like something someone does who can't use the glove properly. At 13 I had no issues with closing, opening my glove, or catching the ball. I didn't at 10 years old either after learning.
@@ebogar42 right!? My six year old rarely drops a ball that hits his glove... c'mon people. Catch the damn ball
Finger out for outfield too. I had an outfielders glove that already had the finger hole.
Great video! I didn't learn about the two in the pinky until college. I like regular with finger out for catching and infield just for feel and control. Outfield is two in the pinky for life after discovering it. For pitchers two in the pink is probably the most functional for disguising pitches. I'll never forget the Doc Gooden incident where he was tipping his curve ball in the bigs with his index finger outside of the glove.
So helpful! First time t-ball/ baseball mom so I’m glad I found y’all’s channel.
These guys held it together pretty good considering the subject matter of where to put your fingers…From high school on I used the “spock”, two in the pinky, two in the middle.
How was your catching performance with your fingers in that position?
I never knew this was a thing. I just always thought it was a weird thing I did. I especially used to do two in the pinky when I played outfield on random occasions since I was an infielder and only had an infielder mitt. Ultimately, I stuck with traditional finger out in the infield.
What about a first baseman mitt?
@5:54 2 in the pink🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 i'm sorry. Im immature
Bro, I caught it too. And you know he did as well.
he had to correct himself real fast LMAO
lol i was just going to make this joke!
i always did all fingers in slot and now i’m doing 3 in the pinky and i got used to it and it’s the best thing i’ve ever done
I go 2 in the pink with my old glove I went 3 in the pink... which ever, put it that way when u get a glove so it forms to ur hand
I play with 2 in the pinky all the time except when I play catcher, I’ve hurt my thumb too many tomes
I do 2 in the pink and 1 in the stink. They call it the bowling ball grip. 😬 Sorry. I'm ashamed of myself.
I always called it “the shocker”...
You made me laugh out loud! Thank you!
Crap! You beat me to it!
2 in the pink and 1 in stink = The Shocker!
😂😂🤣😅
Definitely shocker
Lmao
I used to play outfield with one in each, switched to pitching and still had one in each, but had the index out. the glove I had, a Randy Johnson glove, had a hole in the index finger spot for your finger to come out. I used to keep a baseball in the basket at all times I was not using it. I would oil and rubberband it around the ball when I put it up for storage.
straight to the comments @ 5:54 "two in the pink". lol You could see these guys holding back tears.
No u cant
As a softball player playing the outfield 3 in the pinkie is great been doing it for years
Same
You have better control and just feels better. And I do the 3 fingers too. I play the outfield.
I never even made it past t ball but I'm enjoying these
I always take care of my gear. I remember when I was in Little League putting the ball in the web and putting rubber bands around it to help shape and form the pocket. My Dad told me to oil my glove now and then too.
♥Baseball
Did this man just tell me how to wear my own glove😃
nah he was just giving suggestions haha
Hell yeah my 9yr old has done 2 in the pinky with finger out since day one!
I recommend the 2 fingers for all players but don’t do the 3 fingers as an infielders. That’s my opinion. Try it all though
I run 3 in the pink as a first baseman. No problems and I love it.
i do three in the pinky when i play catch and outfield and either 2 in the pinky or pointer finger out when playing infield
I always just did standard but now i see this and its so much better when I put 2 in the pinky👌
looking forward to try the rawlings glove pattern specially made for 2 in the pinky.
I was looking for this one
Great video. Thanks!
Never heard of 2 in the pinky before. Gonna try
I've always been standard with a finger out. I'll be honest, I'm 30 and I never knew there were other options but here I am about to go out to my car and grab my glove to try it out.
It's a different feel for sure, but definitely a tremendous difference for the better in the field.
have the same question about catchers mitt for fastpitch softball.
Played first my entire life and always had two in pinky and two in ring. Always felt like it made the pocket larger. And never had an issue after doing it that way of taking a ball off tip of pointer finger.
How was your catching performance with your fingers in that position?
@@Nolonge111 It may not be for everyone but once I got used to it I never ever changed it. I felt it gave me better control of the glove, I felt like I had a bit more reach and range, and as I said I felt like the pocket of the glove was expanded. No more stingers to the tip of the forefinger on a ball that just missed the pocket. Also scooping I felt became a bit easier. Again it may not be for everyone but once I got used to it I wouldn't do any other way.
I’m trying this tmr at practice
How fid it go
How did it go
This helped me a lot thank you for the tips
i've never found straight up to be comfortable nor straight up with your pointer finger out to be comfortable. 2 in the pinky is by far the most comfortable to me. 3 in the pinky isn't that bad either but i prefer 2. to each is own BUT i really don't recommend playing straight up. what's crazy is when i first tried 2 in the pinky it just felt right, i know you mentioned it may feel off at first and some getting used to but for me seemed as if it was meant to be lol.
Never heard of 2/3 in the pinky. Good to know
I started putting two fingers in the pinky because I saw a dodgers game and I saw someone doing it so I tried it out the next day at a game, and I ended up playing better than I usually did. I was also like 10, 11, or 12 idk.
Edit: I forgot one small detail. I'm a catcher (I have been since 3rd or 4th grade, so like 6-7 years) I also play outfield and 2nd. I'm fast enough to play any position, but I don't have a very strong arm so my coach(s) usually put me at 2 if I'm not catching and there's already an outfield.
My wife walked out the room when she heard him say 3 in the pink
Can these work for softball glove finger positioning as well?
We softball guys also do the shocker grip, 2 in the pinkie, 1 finger out. These all work. Only difference is size of ball, good question though!
Thank you so much I got a lot better instantly and I really appreciate what you’ve done for me
what black rawlings glove is that please and what size?
i do 3 in the pinky at first base
i do it too for first base mitts cause thats basically just 2 in the pinky on a normal glove (first base mitts have a large hole for 2 fingers and extra room for 3 in the end hole)
Interesting. I'll have to play catch like that and see. I used to always do 2 in the pinky and middle in the middle and index out.
5:50 all you need to know
Is this method can work on catchers glove to?
I was shown the pointer finger out style as a kid but I hated it at the time... I think I needed my index finger's strength to get the glove around the ball properly.
Tysm I love to in the pinky lol
this is blowing my mind....didnt realize that was thing at all 2 in the pinky slot....
Great video !!! Good tips
Do what is most comfortable for you. FYI, a larger glove will give you a slightly better reach, a deeper pocket, and a wider glove to catch with.
5:47 had to be specific for a second there lmao
2 in the pink as of late, used to only keep pointer out but as I got older with better glove it was better with 2 in the pink
I put two In the pin my and my middle finger in the ring finger slot and my pointer finger in the pointer finger slot
I do 2 in the pinkie
Extremely helpful thank you. I tried 2 in the pinky and it’s a night and day difference.
i learned about the index outside of the glove very early on but i didnt know about 2 in the pinky until a few months ago
I did 2 in the pink playing. Always felt better. Didn’t know I was doing something "right"
I generally go with 2 in the pink. If I go with 3, I start getting some complaints.
Wait. My bad.
I may be wrong but wasn't Yogi Berra the first player to wear his index finger outside his glove?
Something to think about is how the glove is being closed. Thumb to ring finger not four fingers to the palm.
ive tried everything from tranditional to 3 in the pinky with the index finger out (couldnt fit 4). 3 in the pinky is a great option for the outfield if you have a small hand or big glove (for me its small hand) as it gives you more leverage, and a larger pocket on a glove that is more length than depth. it really depends on the glove size, the hand size, and the way the player likes to shape their glove.
also just so you know, Bellinger wears a 13” glove with 2 in the pinky - 1 finger out. i know Byron Buxton wears it 3 in the pinky
1) thank you for your knowledge.
2) why doesn't he prefer infielders to not put three fingers in the pinky of the glove?
3) what kind of black gloves was he wearing in this video?
4) do you have any videos on how to take care of your gloves that will last very long time?
Baseball in sons catcher mitt and softball in his infield glove!
Great video! Question about gear… I found an old brand new batting helmet in the storage unit but it’s super sticky, I guess the plastic leaks something when not used. Any way to clean it? Ive tried some goof off but it doesn’t work very well… thanks!
My 9-year old grandson plays both infield and outfield for his AAA travel team and has been wearing his glove with his index finger out since he was 6. We're currently breaking in a dedicated outfield glove he got for Christmas and he finds TIP awkward. Should I insist he get used to it now or let him go with what he feels comfortable with until he gets a little older?
I used to put 2 in the pinky and 2 in the ring now I do 2 in the pinky and 1 in the ring and 1 in the middle spot
Haha, straight Vulcan
I've been doing the two fingers in the pinky since the 1950's. Better squeezing power and didn't hurt that hand as much catching ball in the pocket.
I love baseball
Should the wrist strap be tight around the wrist? Gloves always seem tight around the wrist to me, and I don't understand why because when you try to close the glove around the ball, the tight wrist strap is working against you by making it harder to close glove.
Hey you pitched at auburn because I live and go for auburn and just love the vids❤️💙⚾️
first time into bseball, i used to borrow my friend's glove since i and he were both left handed thrower. when he was there to borrow the glove to me, i used the normal 5 fingers on their own holes. but one day he was away, i borrowed my right handed friend's glove and used it retardly like it was for left handed. and from that time, i always use the glove 2 in the pinky and 2 in ring finger hole
5:47 - yup
Well I have a really floppy glove so I go three in the pinky but with my other outfield gloves I go 2 in the pinky until the glove gets floppy but with my infield glove I go 2 in the pinky with a finger out
Notice the pinky on many gloves is a litte bigger and asjustable Two in the pink one out the stink as my little league coach would tel us. None of us never knew the innuendo till later. Best coach ever. Lol
I have done standard but my teammate said they do 2 in pinky and I recently got a glove that has stiff leather so ima start doing it
Insurance? When someone gets hurt using your cage?
I do three in the in the glove
So I made a post about 2 weeks ago or so. I said to myself, well crap... I do 2 in the pinky hole already... this is the first time hearing about 3 in the Pinky... well about a week ago I was looking for a Slowpitch glove... a Miken (black with a white basket) I went to put my hand in (my regular 2 in the pinky) and something seemed off... i mean it was a really comfortable glove... and something didn’t look the same when I put my hand in... well I ended up putting 3 in the pinky hole... and it was comfortable. But I’m not too sure about trying it still. I feel like I have more control with 2 than if I were to put 3 in the pinky (more like “keeping the glove on” control)
Bruh i 4 fingers and I catch with that hand and I started to have my pinky in the pinky hole and I LOVE IT I have more control of the glove!
I go two in the ring finger none in the pinky
i put 3 in the pinky and my index finger in the middle finger slot
I do not agree with that teaching. Been playing base ball since 1958. Worn the glove with all of my hand inside and never ever had a PROBLEM. Just because you happen to be a (pro) doesn't mean it's correct. Every individual has to learn what works best for them.
Well yeah. Everyone's different. He didn't say that everyone should do that and it's a must. He just said give it a try. Nothing wrong with at least trying it in practice. I completely agree with u that I don't think it's bad to stick with the classic way. It's hard to teach or even learn new ways of doing things ur so used to I get that 100%
Well yeah. Everyone's different. He didn't say that everyone should do that and it's a must. He just said give it a try. Nothing wrong with at least trying it in practice. I completely agree with u that I don't think it's bad to stick with the classic way. It's hard to teach or even learn new ways of doing things ur so used to I get that 100%
I was waiting for him to say “two in the pink”
i did the 2 in the pinky naturally and everyone called me weird for it but guess who’s laughing now
i thought it was made for 2 fingers in the pinky lmao
It's as close as you can get to using a mitt at positions that don't allow them.
Makes you wonder how I learned this 20 years ago, yet all gloves still have the standard 5 holes for fingers to this day.
I know Rawlings makes at least a couple of models of "finger shifted" gloves. I personally think the finger shift is just a correction for people who like to close their gloves thumb to pinky, which I feel is wrong. By shifting your fingers over, you're going more thumb to ring or middle, which is the proper way to catch (like a football).
“Two in the pink…. Uh, Two in the pinky whole”😂😂😂
4 in the pinky!
When I played 1st base and outfield, I put three fingers in the pinky hole. Realized that as a 6year old with no coaching guidance. Just trying to not hurt my hand when my older brother used to drill me playing catch.
im 41 now an i was doing 3 in the pinkie when i was 13 yrs old
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5:45 classic