{"id":7197,"date":"2023-01-13T05:18:51","date_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:18:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/americansportsplanet.com\/?p=7197"},"modified":"2023-01-13T05:18:53","modified_gmt":"2023-01-13T05:18:53","slug":"why-do-baseball-gloves-pop","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/americansportsplanet.com\/why-do-baseball-gloves-pop\/","title":{"rendered":"Why Do Baseball Gloves Pop? (Here’s The Truth)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Have you ever heard a loud pop sound when a catcher catches a baseball during a game or when playing catch? That popping sound comes from a baseball glove, and most catchers love hearing their gloves pop upon impact. But why do baseball gloves pop?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The popping sound you hear when a catcher receives a baseball comes from the ball hitting his mitt. The sound is created by the air pushed into the mitt, followed by the ball. You must catch the ball in the correct part of the leather glove to get a louder pop from a baseball glove.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

It is not only impressive when a baseball glove pops, but it shows that you know precisely how to catch a baseball. We will discuss everything to know about why baseball gloves pop, and what you must do to achieve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

What Makes A Baseball Glove Pop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The first time you hear a baseball glove pop, you may look around to see where the shot came from. Baseball gloves that pop sound like gunfire, and the sound is almost as loud (and impressive) as the crack of the baseball bat when it strikes the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

But what causes a baseball glove to pop? The popping sound you hear from a popping baseball glove comes from the wind and balls hitting the leather glove pocket. Since you don\u2019t always hear the glove pop, you may wonder what makes it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The average baseball player pitches a ball between 50 and 60 miles per hour. In comparison, many professional pitchers can throw a ball at 95 miles per hour or more. When the ball travels at that speed, it forces a lot of air to move forward quickly. This air “bubble” hits the baseball glove first, followed by the ball.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Together, the air and ball hit the glove pocket, creating a loud, crashing noise known as a pop. The pop may be louder depending on how fast a ball travels and where it connects with the glove.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The ball needs to hit the glove at the correct spot for the baseball glove to pop on impact. We’ll discuss how to make a baseball glove pop in a later section. For now, however, you should know that some skill is required to make it happen.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You also need a proper leather baseball mitt for it to pop, as synthetic materials won\u2019t create the same sound. Old, tattered baseball mitts are less likely to pop since the leather isn’t as taut as new leather.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Is It Okay For A Baseball Glove To Pop?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Since the popping sound of a baseball glove is somewhat distressing, you may wonder if it is harmful to the mitt when it pops? Fortunately, there is no harm in having your baseball glove pop, as it simply indicates that you are catching the ball with the correct part of the glove.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This means that having your baseball glove pop won\u2019t harm the glove. However, that doesn\u2019t mean you should neglect your baseball glove altogether. In fact, if you don\u2019t properly maintain your baseball glove, it will lose the ability to pop. It will even lose its pocket, which may result in you dropping the ball more often.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

So, how do you maintain your baseball glove to ensure it has plenty of popping capabilities? To maintain your glove, you must:<\/p>\n\n\n\n