Rawlings Heart of the Hide 12-Inch Infield/Pitcher's Glove

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

Rawlings Heart of the Hide 12-Inch Infield/Pitcher's Glove, utility gloves: photo from Rawlings — Photo: Rawlings

Facts as the maker states them, read 20 Oct 2026

A 12 inch Heart of the Hide glove sold for infield and pitcher use, on the 200 pattern with a 2-Piece Solid web and conventional back, offered in right and left hand throw in Golden Brown. It is built from top grade U.S. steerhide with pro grade leather laces, a shell palm leather lining, a padded thumb sleeve, a thermoformed wrist liner and R2G factory break-in.

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	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: Golden Brown Fit: Standard Lace: Pro Grade Leather Laces Lining: Shell Palm Leather Lining Padding: Padded Thumb Sleeve Pattern: 200 Player Break-In: 35 Shell: Steer Hide Leather Special Feature: R2G Sport: Baseball Usage: Gloves Wrist: Thermoformed Wrist Liner Year Released: 2027
Maker SKU	PROR206-30GB
The maker says	The glove is made for players who want classic Rawlings leather, reliable structure, and a confident gamer feel. It is built to form a smooth, dependable pocket over time while maintaining the structure players trust. It is built for players who want their leather to match the way they 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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