GPS-42R Pro Select 11.5" Baseball Glove

11.5 in
Web Deep 3 N Web
Steerhide
Break-in medium
Closing medium

Mizuno GPS-42R Pro Select 11.5" Baseball Glove, infield gloves: photo from Mizuno — Photo: Mizuno

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

The GPS-42R is an 11.5-inch Pro Select glove in right-hand throw made of premium steerhide leather, with a thumb slot, professional patterns and professional-level lace. The page says the steerhide gives a quicker break-in and the glove adapts to the contours of the hand.

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	Deep 3 N Web
Leather	Steerhide What this means Heavy, durable adult-cattle leather. Stiff at first, lasts for years. Most pro lines use it.
Hand	Right-hand throw
Also on the page	premium Steerhide leather Professional Level Lace: Same durable lace that's offered in our professional-level gloves Thumb slot : Provides additional comfort and a solid, secure fit 3D Silicone Logo Mizuno branded woven label
Maker SKU	313328RG501150
The maker says	Premium Steerhide leather boasts a quicker break-in time without compromising structural integrity. The thoughtful design ensures a swift adaptation to the contours of your hand, providing a personalized fit. Professional patterns created for the best players in the world.
Source	usa.mizuno.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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$330.00maker’s price, read 20 Oct 2026

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Fit profile

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LeatherstatedSteerhide
Break-instatedMediumStated: page says it breaks in quicker or easier, not that it is game-ready.
What this means
Needs a week or two of catch and shaping before it closes well.
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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