This Mark of a Pro Series Pro Taper baseball glove from Rawlings Gear features the Basket Web pattern, which was the first flexible web that made the glove easier to squeeze. With its 11 1/2" pattern, smaller hand opening, and lowered finger stalls, this glove is perfect for middle infielders or pitchers at the Youth level. The Mark of a Pro Series features an oiled leather shell and Pro Taper design which provides an improved fit offering increased control for younger players wanting a pro style pattern. Zero Shock sting palm pads are placed inside the glove to help sting reduction as well.