Catcher’s Mitt Pocket and Web Patterns Explained
Every catcher’s mitt web is closed — you cannot see through any of them. The five shapes differ in stiffness, and stiffness decides break-in, framing and how easily the mitt closes.
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Rawlings vs Wilson Catcher’s Mitts: Which Brand Should You Buy?
Rung for rung, Rawlings and Wilson catcher’s mitts are priced within twenty dollars of each other — the flagships came out four cents apart. So the decision is leather, not money.
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What Catcher’s Mitts Do MLB Catchers Use?
MLB catchers use Rawlings, All-Star and Wilson, at 33.5 to 34 inches, with a closed web and the best leather each brand makes. Here is what transfers to your purchase — and what does not.
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Glove or Mitt? What Actually Makes a Catcher’s Mitt Different
A glove has finger stalls and a mitt has none — and only the catcher and first baseman wear mitts. Here is what that one difference changes, from the pocket to the rulebook.
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How to Clean and Condition a Catcher’s Mitt
A brush after every game, a damp-cloth wipe when it looks dull, and a thin coat of conditioner two or three times a season. The whole care routine, step by step.