Rawlings Heart of the Hide 12-Inch Utility Glove

12 in
Web 2-Piece Solid
Steerhide
Break-in stiff
Closing hard

Rawlings Heart of the Hide 12-Inch Utility 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 utility glove on the 200 pattern with a 2-Piece Solid web and conventional back, offered in right and left hand throw. It is built from top grade U.S. steerhide with pro grade leather laces, a deer tanned cowhide lining, a padded thumb sleeve and a thermoformed wrist liner, with engraving and full custom options offered.

Type	Utility 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
Level	Adult
Also on the page	Back: Conventional Lace: Pro Grade Leather Laces Lining: Deer Tanned Cowhide Padding: Padded Thumb Sleeve Pattern: 200 Player Break-In: 60 Shell: Steer Hide Leather Wrist: Thermoformed Wrist Liner
Availability	Out of stock
Maker SKU	PROT206-9C
The maker says	It 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.
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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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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