Safety and self-expression. Former major leaguer Scott Podsednik (career stolen base total: 309) is credited with "inventing" the sliding mitt during the late stages of his 11-year career.

Sliding mitts are baseball’s ‘must-have,’ even if at youth levels, they’re all fashion, no function The padded gloves are designed to protect a player's hand when they slide headfirst to ...

With a sliding mitt, it's also like, ‘Hey this is fun. It’s cool. I want to be like my fave high school player, like my favorite college player. ...

With a sliding mitt, it's also like, ‘Hey this is fun. It’s cool. I want to be like my fave high school player, like my favorite college player. ...

Safety and self-expression. Former major leaguer Scott Podsednik (career stolen base total: 309) is credited with “inventing” the sliding mitt during the late stages of his 11-year career.

Sliding Mitts Are Baseball's 'Must-Have,' Even if at Youth Levels, They're All Fashion, No Function PITTSBURGH (AP) — Andrew McCutchen hasn't had the conversation with 7-year-old son Steel yet ...

Baseball players from major leaguers to Little Leaguers are using sliding mitts as a form of self-expression, even if at some levels, they're not needed at all. Skip to content Menu Today's paper ...

With a sliding mitt, it’s also like, ‘Hey this is fun. It’s cool. I want to be like my fave high school player, like my favorite college player. ...

Sliding mitts are baseball’s ‘must ... May 6, 2025, 8:20 AM. Youth ballplayer Grayson Cole, left, waits for his game to get underway with his Savannah Banana sliding mitt in his back ...

With a sliding mitt, it’s also like, ‘Hey this is fun. It’s cool. I want to be like my fave high school player, like my favorite college player. ...

With a sliding mitt, it's also like, 'Hey this is fun. It's cool. I want to be like my fave high school player, like my favorite college player.'" ...