What To Look For
Soft leather, a good, tight fit, since the glove should stretch and mold to fit your hand, and good-quality stitching are all important characteristics to find in the best glove, whether you are playing in the infield or the outfield. Look for high quality leather that remains relatively lightweight. If you play the infield you will need a glove with a shallow pocket. Outfielders will need a glove with a deep pocket.
Common Pitfalls
Avoid synthetic materials, plastic stitching or anything that doesn't feel like it is going to mold well to the hand. After breaking in your glove, it should fit your hand perfectly, so don't get anything that feels too loose. Err on the tighter side, knowing that the glove will stretch out in time. Be sure that you are getting a baseball glove and not a softball glove by accident. Softball gloves have larger pockets for the larger ball.
Where To Buy
Local sporting goods stores should have a reasonable selection of infield and outfielders gloves. Make sure that you spend some time trying on the gloves before you purchase. Dick's Sporting Goods is one vendor with an impressive selection of gloves for every field position. Dick's and other such sporting equipment stores also have websites that can help you decide what kind of glove would be best for you.
Cost
A good glove can cost around $120, with really high-quality gloves costing even more, but you should be able to get a glove of decent quality for between $50 and $80. Anything cheaper than $40 is probably not going to last or be comfortable or effective.
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