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QuestionHow do you break in a baseball glove?Isaac Hess is a Baseball Coach, Instructor, and the Founder of MADE Baseball Development and Champion Mindset Training Program, a baseball training program based in Los Angeles, California. Isaac has over 14 years of experience coaching baseball and specializes in private lessons and tournaments. He has played baseball for both professional and collegiate leagues including Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Isaac was ranked as one of Baseball America's top 10 prospects for 2007 and 2008. He earned a BS in Regional Development from the University of Arizona in 2007.Some common materials that are useful for breaking in the glove include baby oil, petroleum jelly, shaving cream, and saddle soap.
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QuestionShould I oil my baseball glove?Isaac Hess is a Baseball Coach, Instructor, and the Founder of MADE Baseball Development and Champion Mindset Training Program, a baseball training program based in Los Angeles, California. Isaac has over 14 years of experience coaching baseball and specializes in private lessons and tournaments. He has played baseball for both professional and collegiate leagues including Washington State University and the University of Arizona. Isaac was ranked as one of Baseball America's top 10 prospects for 2007 and 2008. He earned a BS in Regional Development from the University of Arizona in 2007.Oil softens the leather up a little bit, and it takes care of it. But you should not overdo it. Personally, I don't use anything, I just buy a really high quality glove, and I pay for what I get.
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QuestionDo I have to oil the glove completely?Community AnswerNo, you just need to focus on the pocket on both sides, the laces, and the fingers.
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QuestionHow does cleaning the glove help the player?Community AnswerCleaning your glove helps the glove last longer and makes it less brittle, improving your playing performance.
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QuestionHow often should I oil my baseball glove?Community AnswerDo it after every season in order to keep it in mint condition. Doing this keeps the glove leather supple and it won't turn stiff during the winter. Keep it in a semi warm environment, to keep the leather nice and soft.
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QuestionCan I use avocado oil to oil a baseball glove?Community AnswerIt is always best to avoid using food products on leather, it attracts bacteria and can cause a breakdown in the structure of the leather.
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