Please make sure your sons knows all the positions on the field
Breaking in your Baseball Mitt
1- Rub a dab of shaving cream on the cloth and apply it to the palm of the glove. Work outward from the palm in small sections until you've covered the entire glove.
2- Allow the glove to dry overnight.
3- Wipe any excess moisture off the glove and then go play catch with the glove for while. The leather will begin to form to your hand.
4- After playing catch, put the baseball in the pocket of the glove, then pull the glove closed around the ball. Use a thick rubber band or a belt to tie the glove in place. Let the glove rest like that for at least two days. Put it under Dad’s mattress and have him sleep on it (if Mom isn't too opposed to the idea :-)
5- Untie the glove and remove the ball. Apply a little oil over the entire mitt, covering it lightly.
6- The glove should be dry and ready to use in about one day.
7- Always store the glove with a ball in it. This helps keep the shape.