Heart of the Hide Adley Rutschman Catcher's Mitt, Right Hand Throw

34 in
Web 1-Piece Solid
Steerhide
Break-in game-ready
Closing medium

Rawlings Heart of the Hide Adley Rutschman Catcher's Mitt, Right Hand Throw, catcher's mitts: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Heart of the Hide 34-inch catcher's mitt in the AR35 pattern, modelled on Adley Rutschman's gamer, with a 1-Piece Solid web, top grade U.S. steer hide shell, shell palm leather lining and a redesigned heel pad, right-hand throw. The page lists it as R2G with an additional 25% factory break-in, Adult level, and age groups from Pro/College down to 10U.

Type	Catcher's mitt
Size	34 in What this means Measured from the heel to the top of the index finger. Infielders use smaller gloves (10.25 to 11.75 in) for quick transfers; outfielders larger (12 to 12.75 in); first base and catcher's mitts are measured differently. Tip: Bigger is not better for a young infielder. A glove they can close beats a glove that looks like a pro's.
Web	1-Piece Solid
Leather	Top Grade U.S. Steer Hide What this means Heavy, durable adult-cattle leather. Stiff at first, lasts for years. Most pro lines use it.
Custom	Yes
Hand	Right-hand throw
Ages	Pro/College, High School, 14U, 12U, 10U
Level	Adult
Also on the page	Back: Conventional Color: Black Fit: Standard Lace: Pro Grade Leather Lace Lining: Shell Palm Leather Padding: Redesigned Heel Pad Pattern: AR35 Player Break-In: 35 Shell: Steer Hide Leather Special Feature: R2G, Pro Game Day Patterns Sport: Baseball Usage: Gloves Used by: Adley Rutschman additional 25% factory break-in thermoformed wrist lining padded thumb sleeve
Availability	Out of stock
Maker SKU	R00704396
The maker says	Crafted after Adley Rutschman's current gamer. The AR35 pattern is designed for a deep pocket but shallow enough for quick transitions to throw out runners. The 1-piece solid web is made to withstand the velocity of Big League pitching. Heart of the Hide leather is ultra-durable and renowned for forming the perfect pocket. Requires little to no break-in for a more game ready feel. Thinner heel pad allows for an easier close.
Source	rawlings.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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$329.99maker’s price, read 20 Oct 2026

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LeatherstatedSteerhide
Break-instatedGame-readyStated: page uses break-in or softness wording.
What this means
Soft out of the box and usable the first day. Made with softer leather that will not last as long as a stiff pro glove, which is fine for a growing player.
Tip: For most players under 12 this is the right answer.
Closing effortderivedMediumDerived from break-in class.
What this means
How hard a young hand has to squeeze to close the glove on a ball. Easy means a soft build and a smaller pattern; hard means stiff leather or a big mitt.
Tip: If your player drops balls that hit the pocket, closing effort is usually the reason, not the hands.
PocketunknownNot known
BackunknownNot known
Hand openingunknownNot known

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