All-Star CM3000 vs CM3100: Which Pro Elite Catcher’s Mitt?
The All-Star CM3000 costs roughly $200 more than the CM3100. Here is exactly what that buys — and the one feature the cheaper mitt has that the CM3000 does not.
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Are Expensive Catcher’s Mitts Worth It? The Cost-Per-Season Math
Run the cost per season instead of the sticker price, and a premium catcher’s mitt can be cheaper than rebuying a budget one every spring. Here is the math.
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Best Mid-Range Catcher’s Mitts: The $100–$250 Tier
Six catcher’s mitts worth buying between $100 and $250 — the tier between the budget shelf and premium leather, with prices checked in August 2026.
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Lea Herkel Wins NFCA Catcher of the Year
Joliet JC sophomore Lea Herkel posted a .994 fielding percentage across 160 chances and won the 2026 NFCA NJCAA DIII Catcher of the Year award.
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Love Cabanas Wins Cal JC NFCA Catcher of the Year
Love Cabanas of College of San Mateo won the Cal JC NFCA Catcher of the Year and Rawlings Gold Glove — here is what every fastpitch catcher can learn from her dual-award season.