Fred FontzWhether you’re looking for something flashy and impressive or your happy with something that more bland but durable, we’ve found baseball’s best batting gloves in 2022.
Batting gloves are often forgotten as a key component in comfort and performance for a hitter. Everyone knows that having a premium bat makes a huge difference, but they don’t put much thought into their batting gloves.
Batting gloves can generally help with your grip and avoid blisters. After all, you can’t perform if you can’t grip the bat comfortably.
These are the best batting gloves to buy in 2022:
1. Franklin CFX Pro
The best overall batting gloves
The Franklin CFX Pro batting gloves are the most popular gloves on the market. The CFX Pro has become popular, in part because of its brand recognition. Players like Paul Goldschmidt, Ronald Acuna, and Justin Turner are wearing these gloves on game day.
These batting gloves offer great flexibility. There’s a “floating thumb” that makes allows full range of motion. The lycra-flex bridge on your knuckles also increases flexibility without creating stress anywhere else in the glove.
Finally, the flex cuff on the wrist ensures a snug fit without letting the gloves get too tight.
Comfort is what makes these gloves stand above their competition.
- Extremely flexible.
- Comfortable fit.
- Great durability.
- Snug fit.
2. Under Armour Clean Up
The most comfortable gloves
The Under Armour Clean Up may be the most comfortable gloves on the market. They’re designed with Under Armour’s patented HeatGear technology which means they’re built for any condition.
The HeatGear will keep your hands cool in the summer and warm on those cold days during Spring Training. Because of the HeatGear these are the best cold weather batting gloves on the market.
They offer excellent grip on the bat and maintain range of motion through a four-way stretch construction.
They may look pretty generic, but Under Armour is one of the premier companies in all of athletics. Having the UA logo on your batting gloves guarantees quality and durability.
They’re also surprisingly well-priced at only about $20. This means they are among the best value batting gloves you’ll find.
- Extremely comfortable.
- Outstanding pricing.
- Great for all weather conditions.
3. Nike Huarache Elite
The best grip
The Huarache Elite is made from premium leather and offers a tacky grip. You’ll also find something that looks like lizard skin. This intentional design improves the tackiness of the glove and helps improve a hitter’s grip throughout his swing.
While the Huarache has great durability, what really stands out is its comfort and breathability. The fingers and the back of the hand have a perforated design to make the glove a bit more breathable, which significantly increases comfort for the hitter.
The perforations on the back of the hand also offer more flexibility. The wrist strap has a neoprene lining to reduce chafing and increase comfort.
The Huarache Elite batting gloves have been incredibly popular since 2018. Due to their popularity burst in 2018, if you do an internet search, you should be sure that you’re getting brand new gloves.
While the older models are great, we’d hate for you to accidentally purchase an older model; especially if they’re used.
- Outstanding grip.
- Great durability.
- Great breathability.
4. Marucci Pittards
The most durable gloves
The Marucci Pittards offer a unique design. You can get them in a variety of colors, but they always feature a gold logo which makes them stand out.
They’re recognized for their durability. Players consistently say that the leather seems to make these more durable than their competition.
The back of this glove has a dimpled mesh to allow air to move through. There is also a neoprene cuff to offer a custom fit. This ensures flexibility in your wrists without losing the support that you’re looking for.
The leather, flexibility, and stitching of the Marucci Pittards makes them some of the most durable batting gloves you’ll find.
While we can attest to the high-quality, the Marucci Pittards are among the most expensive batting gloves you’ll find.
- Premium durability.
- Flexibility.
- Breathability.
- Expensive compared to competition.
5. EvoShield Pro-SRZ
The best hand protection
We’re big fans of the EvoShield Pro-SRZ batting gloves. They offer great pricing without sacrificing premium quality.
The Pro-SRZ is known for its high-end protection. EvoShield uses Gel-to-Shell molding technology to protect the back of your hand when getting hit. The purpose is that the gel forms a custom fit around your hand over time.
This is a huge safety improvement, especially for players who stand close to the plate. We believe this could become an industry standard over time.
Unfortunately, this leads to less breathability in your hands. So, there’s definitely a cost-benefit consideration. Ultimately, we can all agree, protecting yourself is worth a bit of discomfort on a hot day.
- Great protection, especially on back of the hand.
- Custom fit.
- Limited breathability.
6. Under Armour Yard
The best gloves for large hands
The Under Armour Yard batting gloves are known for their flexibility. They’re built with the same HeatGear technology that UA’s Clean Up features.
Some players have said that these gloves run a bit larger than expected. While some see that as a complaint, while others see that as a benefit. Running a bit large means that these are the best batting gloves for players with large hands.
These are a great pair of gloves at a reasonable price. They’re slightly more expensive than the UA Clean Up, but still offer premium quality.
- HeatGear makes them great in all weather.
- Reasonable pricing.
- Great flexibility.
- Run a bit large.
7. Rawlings Workhorse
The best gloves for preventing blisters
The Rawlings Workhorse is known as the best batting gloves to prevent blisters. They provide a Dura-Plus pad that is focused on reducing shock and providing additional protection for your palm.
The Dynamic Fit System ensures a good fit on your hand without losing the flexibility that you’re looking for. The double knit spandex finger gussets reinforce your wrist for added durability and confidence when batting.
Players tell us that these gloves seem to significantly cut down blisters. They also say that these gloves are extremely durable as players have made it through entire seasons without issue.
If you frequently struggle with blisters and you’re looking for thick batting gloves with padding, these are a great option for you. We also love the wrist support that these provide.
- Reduce shock/vibration in the hands.
- Great fit.
- Good flexibility.
- Good durability.
8. Easton VRS Power Boost
The best gloves for reducing vibration
This model is most well known for its comfort. There is a redesigned VRS palm padding that is designed to reduce vibration. It’s another great option if you’re a player who deals with blisters on a regular basis.
Much like the Franklin CFX the VRS Power Boost has lycra on the back of the hand. It is also designed with silicone to provide structure and flexibility when you’re swinging. The wrist strap features neoprene to offer security while swinging.
- Great comfort.
- Palm padding reduces vibration.
- Silicone improves gloves’ flexibility.
Conclusion
We stand behind every model that we’ve recommended above. While we say that they offer different levels of durability, we believe you can trust that these batting gloves won’t rip.
While every model focuses on something a bit different, they’re all at the top-rated choices in terms of quality.
