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Learn the game.
Know the glove.

Practical guides to baseball, glove materials, construction, history and care for players, teams and brand partners.

01 / The game

Choosing a glove by position

Infield, outfield, pitcher, catcher and first-base gloves each solve a different problem. Start with the position, then confirm size, web style and throwing hand.

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02 / Materials

What makes a glove feel right?

Leather selection, thickness, tanning and break-in all affect control, comfort and durability. We explain the details behind the feel.

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03 / Craft

From hide to finished glove

Cutting, skiving, stitching, lacing, forming and quality checks turn raw materials into a glove ready for the field.

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Baseball basics

Match the glove to the job.

Infield

Smaller patterns and open webs support quick transfers and clean exchanges around the bases.

Outfield

Larger patterns and deeper pockets help secure fly balls and cover more ground.

Pitcher

Closed or discreet webs help conceal the ball while keeping a balanced pocket for fielding.

Catcher & first base

These mitts use special shapes for receiving, framing and repeated high-speed catches.

Training

Smaller training gloves encourage two-hand technique, soft hands and precise fundamentals.

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Materials

Leather, lining and lacing.

Japan Kip

Light, responsive and structured. Often chosen when a player wants a refined feel and quick break-in with good shape retention.

Steer hide

Strong and dependable, with a firmer break-in path and durability suited to frequent use.

Lining & padding

Hand linings, padding and stabilizers shape comfort, protection and pocket behavior over a season.

Craftsmanship

How a glove is made.

  1. Pattern and cutting. Leather is graded, oriented and cut into panels.
  2. Skiving and preparation. Edges are thinned and prepared for clean joins and controlled flexibility.
  3. Stitching and assembly. Panels, linings and padding are sewn with attention to tension and alignment.
  4. Forming and lacing. The shell is shaped, the pocket is formed and laces are tensioned for the intended position.
  5. Inspection. Stitching, symmetry, finish, branding and function are checked before packing.

A short history

Why gloves evolved.

Early baseball players used relatively minimal hand protection. As throwing speed, ball design and defensive expectations changed, gloves grew larger, developed deeper pockets and adopted position-specific shapes. Modern gloves combine traditional handcraft with consistent patterns, materials and quality control.

Every design decision still comes back to the same purpose: helping a player receive, secure and release the ball with confidence.

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