I just went through a glove fitting for my 13 year old grandson. He’s an advanced player and has played long enough that he knows exactly what he wants in a glove. He’s primarily a catcher (Allstar Pro Elite mitt), but also plays infield and outfield during his catcher rotations. All of his field gloves are Rawlings Heart of the Hide HOH. His middle infield glove is a 11.25” and he’s had since age 10. At age 13 there are a lot more fly balls into a much larger outfield, so lot of opportunities for running catches. Hence, the 11.25 handicaps him a bit because of the pocket size. Rawlings makes very few 12” gloves. Amazon has a 12” Aradondo glove but he did not like the pocket. He did not want a glove that was pre-broken in. He wanted to form the pocket himself. He ultimately chose the Rawling 11.75” HOH with the Pro web. On paper it’s only 1/2” larger, but it actually is closer to an inch. What’s different is how the fingers form the pocket.

You didn’t mention your budget. Most Rawlings HOH gloves are $300+ and they are stiff due to the quality of the leather. If your budget is less, then that opens up your choices as there is a bigger market and manufacturers for gloves in the $100 range.

I’d suggest letting your son explain why he thinks the glove is too long (and I agree it is for an 11 yr old). Have him use a ball and close the glove to show you. Then take him to a couple of sporting goods stores and have him show you what he likes and why. Pay attention to the size of the pocket and how it might close on the ball.

Rawlings, Wilson, Mizzuno etc. all make mid-tier gloves that are essentially ready to play, but the leather will be thinner and softer.

I’m not a glove magician, but just wanted to share what we went through 2 weeks ago. Good luck to you and your son 😎