The Rawlings Heart of the Hide Infield Glove is an 11.75-inch baseball mitt designed for advanced youth and adult infielders who need a durable, responsive option for controlling ground balls and making quick transfers at second base, shortstop, or third base. Crafted from premium Heart of the Hide steerhide leather, this single glove forms a smooth, dependable pocket through regular use while maintaining the structural integrity required for competitive play. Its 200 pattern paired with a Laced Two-Piece Web creates a pocket shape that supports clean ball control and rapid exchanges from glove to throwing hand. The Black and Blonde leather base accented with Carolina Blue and Red detailing delivers a distinctive appearance suited for both practice sessions and game days. Designed for use in advanced youth leagues, high school competition, college play, and adult recreational leagues, this glove provides the reliable performance and consistent pocket feel that serious infielders require to command the middle of the diamond.
Features:
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Premium steerhide leather shell provides a dense, structured surface that maintains shape through high-volume seasonal use.
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Laced Two-Piece Web configuration forms a flexible pocket that supports secure catches while allowing visibility during ground ball tracking.
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200 pattern geometry distributes leather tension to create a pocket optimized for quick transfers in middle infield positions.
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Reinforced leather lacing at stress points resists stretching and maintains web tension through repeated hard-thrown catches.
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Smooth interior palm liner minimizes friction and absorbs impact energy to reduce hand fatigue during extended innings.
Common Q&A’s:
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How much break-in time is typically needed before this steerhide glove is game-ready?
Premium steerhide leather generally requires one to two weeks of daily catch play to soften the fibers and form a personalized pocket shape. -
What is the recommended method for storing this glove between practices?
Insert a baseball into the pocket and store the glove in a cool, dry place away from direct sunlight and heavy objects to preserve its shape. -
What makes an 11.75-inch pattern suitable for infield play?
The compact length allows infielders to retrieve and transfer the ball quickly while still providing enough pocket depth to secure hard-hit grounders and line drives.
- Activity:
- Baseball
- Lifestyle Fit:
- Baseball Players
- Age Group:
- Adult
- Gender:
- Male
