How to Condition a Baseball Glove the Right Way
Why Conditioning Is Essential
Leather is like skin—if it dries out, it cracks. Conditioning your baseball glove keeps it soft, prevents breakage, and extends its lifespan. Skip it, and you’ll feel the difference in every hard catch.
Step-by-Step: Conditioning Your Glove
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Make sure you get the excess dirt and grime off of the glove 1st - its very important to wipe your glove down first and get all of the excess dirt, dust and anything else that might be on the glove before continuing in this process
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Choose a glove conditioner or oil made for baseball gloves preferably either Wilson Prostock or product from BallPlayersBalm.com (avoid Vaseline or random household products).
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Apply a dime-sized amount with a clean cloth or sometimes this product is more of a paste where you have to work the product into your rag/towel.
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Rub evenly into the leather, especially the pocket and laces.
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Wipe off excess—too much oil makes the glove heavy.
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Let it sit overnight in a dry, cool place before your next game.
Pro Tip:
Condition your glove every 3–4 weeks during the season, or any time it starts to feel stiff.
JB recommends using “clean” rags when applying the conditioner and not a “dirty” rag. And when speaking on rags, I have found that microfiber works the best.
👉 “Once your glove is cleaned and conditioned, the next step is protecting it in the offseason. Here’s the best way to store a baseball glove.”