Kris Bryant Heart of the Hide 12.25-Inch Baseball Glove

12.25 in
Web Pro H
Steerhide
Break-in game-ready
Closing medium

Rawlings Kris Bryant Heart of the Hide 12.25-Inch Baseball Glove, utility gloves: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Kris Bryant game-day pattern (KB17) Heart of the Hide 12.25 in glove with a Pro H web, narrow fit, camel steer hide shell, shell palm leather lining, padded thumb sleeve, redesigned heel pad and thermoformed wrist liner, described as an infield/outfield glove. Offered in right and left hand throw with engraving or full custom options; R2G break-in with Player Break-In listed as 35.

Type	Infield/outfield glove
Size	12.25 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, 10U
Level	Adult, Youth
Also on the page	Back: Conventional Color: Camel Fit: Narrow Lace: Pro Grade Leather Laces Lining: Shell Palm Leather Padding: Redesigned heel pad for easier close Pattern: KB17 Player Break-In: 35 Shell: Steer Hide Leather Special Feature: R2G, Pro Game Day Patterns Sport: Baseball Usage: Gloves Used by: Kris Bryant Wrist: Thermoformed Wrist Liner customize options: None, Engraving + $20.00, Full Custom (price varies) description: padded thumb sleeve
Maker SKU	PRORKB17C
The maker says	Perfect for anyone who wants a pro quality glove. A pro quality glove you can use right away without a lengthy break-in period. Gameday patterns trusted by the pros for every position. Superior comfort & unrivaled support at any position or level of play.
Source	rawlings.com, product page, read 20 Oct 2026

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$329.99maker’s price, read 20 Oct 2026

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Fit profile

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LeatherstatedSteerhide
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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