R9 Series 12-Inch Infield/Pitcher's Glove

12 in
Web 2-Piece Solid
Break-in game-ready
Closing medium

Rawlings R9 Series 12-Inch Infield/Pitcher's Glove, utility gloves: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

Adult R9 Series 12-inch glove sold as an infield/pitcher's glove, on the 200 pattern with a 2-piece solid web and conventional back, offered in right and left hand throw in Sherry. Soft, durable all-leather shell with leather lace, padded fingerback liners, reinforced palm pad, padded thumb loop and a player break-in figure of 20.

Type	Infield/pitcher's 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	2-Piece Solid
Leather	Soft, Durable Leather
Custom	Yes
Hand	Right-hand throw or left-hand throw
Ages	High School, 14U, 12U, 10U
Level	Adult
Also on the page	Back: Conventional Color: Sherry Fit: Standard Lace: Durable, Leather Lace Lining: Padded Fingerback Liners Padding: Reinforced Palm Pad & Padded Thumb Loop Pattern: 200 Player Break-In: 20 Shell: Soft, Durable All-Leather Sport: Baseball Usage: Gloves
Maker SKU	R9206-9SH
The maker says	The 200 pattern provides a deep, round pocket ideal for infielders looking to field clean and transition quickly. The soft, all-leather shell delivers a game-ready feel and pro-style performance right away. The 2-piece solid web adds structure and concealment. The glove offers versatility across shortstop, second and third.
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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