The Mizuno MVP Prime Baseball First Base Mitt 12.5" 313061 in Black with Gold Accents is a single-item professional-grade first base mitt designed for baseball players who demand exceptional pocket stability, quick ball transfer, and premium craftsmanship at the corner infield position. This mitt features Mizuno's Bio Soft Leather, a pro-level leather that delivers the perfect balance of softness and firmness for immediate comfort and long-lasting shape retention through a full season of hard use. The 12.5-inch length provides extended reach and a deep pocket ideal for scooping low throws, handling high hops, and securing hard-hit grounders at first base. The one-piece web design creates a solid, stable pocket that helps first basemen secure the ball quickly and confidently on picks and stretch plays. The professional lace pattern and Gold Accent detailing on the Black leather create a striking, premium aesthetic that reflects the mitt's elite performance capabilities. A padded thumb slot and heel pad reduce sting and absorb impact on hard throws, protecting the hand during long innings and doubleheaders. The pre-curved finger stalls and deep pocket design help the mitt close naturally around the ball, promoting quick transfers to the throwing hand for turning double plays. Whether used by varsity first basemen, college competitors, or serious recreational players, this mitt delivers the pocket stability, reach, and professional quality that dedicated corner infielders need to anchor their team's defense.
Features:
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Bio Soft Leather delivers pro-level balance of softness and firmness for immediate comfort
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12.5-inch length provides extended reach and deep pocket for scooping and securing throws
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One-piece web design creates solid, stable pocket for quick ball security
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Black leather with Gold Accents delivers striking, premium aesthetic
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Padded thumb slot and heel pad reduce sting and absorb impact on hard throws
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Pre-curved finger stalls promote natural closure and quick ball transfers
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Designed for first basemen at the varsity, college, and serious recreational levels
Common Q&A's:
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How does the Bio Soft Leather compare to other glove leathers?
Bio Soft Leather is engineered to provide the perfect balance between softness for immediate comfort and firmness for long-lasting shape retention, offering a quicker break-in period than traditional pro leathers while maintaining the structure needed for consistent performance. -
What makes a first base mitt different from a standard fielding glove?
First base mitts are longer (typically 12"-13") with a deeper, more stable pocket and no individual finger stalls, designed specifically for scooping throws, handling high hops, and securing the ball quickly at the bag. They lack the flexibility needed for other positions. -
How should this mitt be broken in and maintained?
Work the leather gently with a mallet or ball to soften the pocket without over-stretching. Apply a small amount of glove conditioner to maintain leather quality. Store with a ball in the pocket and use a glove wrap to maintain shape between uses.
- Activity:
- Baseball
- Lifestyle Fit:
- Baseball Players
- Age Group:
- Adult
- Gender:
- Male
