Heart of the Hide 12.75" Outfield Glove

12.75 in
Web Pro H
Steerhide
Break-in stiff
Closing hard

Rawlings Heart of the Hide 12.75" Outfield Glove, outfield gloves: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Heart of the Hide 12.75 in outfield glove in the 302 pattern with a Pro H web, all-black steer hide shell, deer-tanned cowhide lining, padded thumb sleeve and thermoformed wrist liner. The hand selector offers right and left; engraving and full custom options are offered; Player Break-In listed as 60.

Type	Outfield glove
Size	12.75 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 H
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 or left-hand throw
Ages	Pro/College, High School, 14U, 12U
Level	Adult
Also on the page	Back: Conventional Color: Black Fit: Standard Lace: Pro Grade Leather Laces Lining: Deer-Tanned Cowhide Padding: Padded Thumb Sleeve Pattern: 302 Player Break-In: 60 Shell: Steer Hide Leather Sport: Baseball Throwing Hand: Right Usage: Gloves Wrist: Thermoformed Wrist Liner customize options: None, Engraving + $20.00, Full Custom (price varies)
Availability	Out of stock
Maker SKU	RPROT3029C-6B
The maker says	A traditional outfield glove to roam the outfield like the legends of the past. Superior structure, feel and durability. The 302 pattern is favored by outfielders for its deep pocket and balanced width.
Source	rawlings.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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LeatherstatedSteerhide
Break-inderivedStiffDerived from stated player break-in of 60%.
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 in a mitt or large 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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