Pro Preferred 11.5-inch Infield Glove, Right Hand Throw

11.5 in
Web Pro I
Kip
Break-in stiff
Closing hard

Rawlings Pro Preferred 11.5-inch Infield Glove, Right Hand Throw, infield gloves: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Pro Preferred infield glove in the 31 pattern with a Pro I web, 11.5 inches, right hand throw, in Royal/Camel with silver metallic laces and stamping. Kip leather shell, Pittards sheepskin lining, 100% wool blend padding and wool wrist liner; Player Break-In listed as 70 and engraving is offered.

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	Pro I
Leather	Kip Leather What this means Light, tight-grained leather from young cattle. The premium choice for pro infield gloves: light and long-lasting, but stiff at first.
Custom	Yes
Hand	Right-hand throw
Ages	Pro/College, High School, 14U
Level	Adult
Also on the page	Back: Conventional Color: Royal/Camel Fit: Standard Lace: Pro Grade Leather Laces Lining: Pittards Sheep Skin Padding: 100% Wool Blend Pattern: 31 Player Break-In: 70 Shell: Kip Leather Sport: Baseball Throwing Hand: Right Usage: Gloves Wrist: Wool Wrist Liner customize options: None, Engraving + $20.00 description: royal blue leather with camel web leather, silver metallic laces and stamping hand crafted and individually numbered
Availability	Out of stock
Maker SKU	R00703986
The maker says	The 31 pattern is preferred by infielders who need to make quick transfers from any angle. Hundreds of pros turn to these gloves every season. Flawless kip leather known for its tight grain and smooth feel. The Pro-I web helps absorb the impact of any ball while maintaining quick transitions. Sheepskin wicks moisture away for improved control. Hand crafted and individually numbered by the world's top glove craftsmen.
Source	rawlings.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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LeatherstatedKip
Break-inderivedStiffDerived from stated player break-in of 70%.
What this means
Pro-grade leather such as Japanese kip or steerhide. Can take weeks to months to break in and a young player may not be able to close it at all at first. Lasts for years once broken in.
Tip: Do not buy a stiff pro glove for a player under 12 unless you are ready to break it in for them.
Closing effortderivedHardDerived: stiff build.
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.
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