How to break in a new baseball glove in the oven?

Using a pot of boiling water is one of the oldest tricks in the book for stretching a new baseball glove s leather. But did you know that baking your glove in the oven can also work wonders for breaking it in? The high heat will shrink the glove’s leather and also create natural moisture, which helps create a better fit.

How to break in a new baseball glove on the stove?

If you have a pot of boiling water handy, and don’t want to mess with the oven, you can also break in a new baseball glove on the stove. This method works best with wood and synthetic baseball gloves and is best performed when the glove is new and still soft.

How to break in a new baseball glove in the oven at home?

While we’re not going to give you any baking tips in this article, we must note that baking is an excellent method of breaking in a new baseball glove! To do it, simply put your glove in a baking dish and cover it with aluminum foil. Put your glove in the oven at 140 degrees for 10 minutes and then allow it to cool with the oven still on. After it cools, you should be able to pull the glove on easily.

How to break in a new baseball glove at home?

The best way to break in a new baseball glove is to put it through normal use. Resist the urge to put too much force on the glove or to over-tighten it. You should be able to get a good, snug fit. If your glove feels loose or overly tight, it will take longer for your hands to get used to the glove, and the glove will feel worse for it.

How to break in a new baseball glove in the microwave?

This method is incredibly easy! Just place the glove inside a paper towel and microwave it for about 30 seconds. Remove and squeeze the paper towel to remove excess moisture. Then toss the glove back in the microwave for another 30 seconds. Repeat this process, until the glove is warm and pliable.