Glove Webs by Position: Which Web Fits Your Game?

The web is one of the first choices you make when you build a glove in our Tater® custom glove builder, and the right one depends on where you play. Here's how the main web styles generally line up by position.

Webs by position at a glance

Pitchers: closed webs

Pitchers usually go with a closed web, because it hides the grip from the hitter. Every pitch looks the same in the glove until it leaves your hand. Our Helix web is a closed web built for pitchers, and the Modified Trap Loop works for two-way players who pitch and play the middle infield.

Infielders: open webs

Infielders tend to like open webs for quick transfers and seeing the ball into the glove.

• I-Web: built for shortstops, with range and a quick throw across the diamond.
• One Piece Web: built for second base and the fastest transfer on the double play.
• H-Web: a sturdy pocket at third base.

Outfielders: depth and reach

Outfielders often choose a trapeze or H-web for depth, extra reach and visibility when tracking fly balls. Our Modified Trapeze gives center fielders a deep pocket for the running catch, and the outfield H-Web keeps clear sight lines on fly balls. Corner outfielders can also look at the Double Post for line drives and the long throw home.

Utility players: versatile webs

If you move around the field, a versatile web like the Post Web works all over the diamond.

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Every Tater glove is fully custom: you pick the web, the colors and the thumb embroidery, built from Japanese kip leather. See all ten webs we offer in our most underrated product, and once yours arrives, here's how to break in a new glove.

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FAQ

What glove web is best for pitchers?

A closed web, like our Helix or Modified Trap Loop, because it hides the grip from the hitter.

What glove web do infielders use?

Infielders tend to use open webs, like an I-Web, H-Web or One Piece Web, for quick transfers and seeing the ball into the glove.

What glove web is best for outfielders?

Outfielders often choose a trapeze or H-Web for depth, extra reach and visibility on fly balls.

What web should a utility player get?

A versatile web like the Post Web, which works all over the field.

Key takeaways

• Pitchers usually use closed webs like the Helix, which hide the grip from the hitter.
• Infielders tend to use open webs (I-Web, H-Web, One Piece) for quick transfers; outfielders choose a trapeze or H-Web for depth and reach.
• Utility players can go with a versatile Post Web, and every Tater glove is fully custom in the glove builder.