Gamer XLE 12 in Ambidextrous Glove

12 in
Web Modified Trap-Eze
Break-in game-ready
Closing medium

Rawlings Gamer XLE 12 in Ambidextrous Glove, utility gloves: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Gamer XLE 12-inch ambidextrous glove from the Exclusive collection, built for players who throw with either hand, with a Modified Trap-Eze web, pro soft leather shell, shell leather palm lining and moldable padding. The page lists a Pro fit and a Player Break-In figure of 20 and says it is suitable for all positions.

Type	Ambidextrous glove
Size	12 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	Modified Trap-Eze
Leather	Pro Soft Leather
Also on the page	Collection: Exclusive Fit: Pro Lining: Shell Leather Palm Padding: Moldable Player Break-In: 20 Shell: Pro Soft Leather Sport: Baseball Usage: Gloves
Availability	Out of stock
Maker SKU	GXLEAMB-4B-3/0
The maker says	This versatile glove is designed specifically for players that have the unique ability to throw a ball with either hand. Crafted from soft, lightweight and durable ProSoft leather. Suitable for all positions.
Source	rawlings.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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$149.99maker’s price, read 20 Oct 2026

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Fit profile

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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 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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