Birdman Cotton Tan 11.5" Stu Series Glove

11.5 in
Web Post Web
Break-in game-ready
Closing easy

Birdman Bats Birdman Cotton Tan 11.5" Stu Series Glove, infield gloves: photo from Birdman Bats — Photo: Birdman Bats

Facts as the maker states them, read 13 Oct 2026

The page describes an 11.5 inch infield glove in All Tan with a Post Web. The page says the premium leather is easily broken-in.

Type	Infield glove
Size	11.5 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	Post Web
Leather	Premium leather
Also on the page	Size 11.5 (title) Web: Post Web Material: Premium leather, easily broken-in Colorway: All Tan Position: Infield Series: Stu weight 907 (no unit shown)
The maker says	Built for infielders who want a clean, classic look with serious performance. The post web gives a stiffer, more stable pocket with a wide-open view. The leather molds to your hand fast.
Source	birdmanbats.com, product page, read 13 Oct 2026

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Bat DigestIndependent review: Private Stock BM110 wood BBCOR -3Rating: Letter grades, not stars: Overall C-, Power B, Control A+, Quality F, Value B (rank 339 of 424 BBCOR -3 bats)These grades look formula-based (several makers share the same scores), so we do not use them.The review likes: Reviewers' hitters preferred it over other major wood brands for feel and look; Called a notable newcomer now approved for MLB useThe review raises: Quality graded F with no explanation, which conflicts with the praise in the text (read it there)
Colab Sports (reseller)Retailer ratings: Youth 11.25 in Stu Series glove0 reviews
Birdman Bats (maker site)On the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Exclusive Series bat pageRating: 5 of 5 on three testimonials; no aggregateReviews: 3 testimonials, no total countLiked on the maker's site: Good wood and customer service; Home runs soon after switching (buyer anecdotes)
birdmanbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Youth 11.25 in Stu Series glove0 reviews
birdmanbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Mocha 12 in Iconic Series glove0 reviews
birdmanbats.comOn the maker's own site, chosen by the maker: Birdman batting gloves0 reviews

Also checked, with no ratings or themes to report: Better Baseball, Birdman Bats (maker site).

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$175.00maker’s price, read 13 Oct 2026

Regular price $200.00

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$200.00 reported as struck-through regular price

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Fit profile

Stated comes off the maker's page; derived is worked out from what the maker states: its words, its leather, its numbers; graded is Patrick's call; unknown means the class is not known yet.

LeatherunknownNot known
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 effortderivedEasyDerived: soft build and youth or small pattern.
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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