Catchers are unique for many reasons, not the least of which is the mitt they use.

Here are some tips for selecting your Rawlings catcher's mitt:

• Grab a Rawlings mitt that is snug and secure without being too tight.

• Choose a mitt that allows you to catch and stop wild pitches but that's not so big you are unable to grab the ball.

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Rawlings Pro Preferred gloves are made from the best materials, inside and out.

On the outside is soft, durable Kip skin leather, known for how well it breaks in and how well it keeps its shape.

On the inside is Pittards sheep skin lining, which wicks away sweat from your hand.

Holding it all together is high-end, 100-lb tensile strength Pro lace.

This combination makes the Pro...
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It's the most important piece of equipment that you never talk about.

When it's time for a new cup, you can't go wrong with Rawlings' briefs and boxer briefs with the Cage Cup.

That's because they're made with your comfort and safety in mind.

Both the briefs and boxers are soft cotton with firming support. The boxer briefs are made boxer length for minimal chafing.

The Cage Cup protects like a traditional cup but is 42 percent lighter. The...
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Retro styling makes Rawlings' Black Hawk catcher's gear a must-have.

“Old-style chest protector allows more freedom to throw runners out,” wrote Joebaby in a brief online review at RawlingsGear.com.

In addition to its styling, you'll love all the safety features built in to Rawlings' Black Hawk chest protectors. They feature strategically designed break points for optimal...
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Rawlings has introduced two new youth bats this season—the 5150 Exogrid with Ph.D -11 and the 5150 X-treme Performance –11.

The Exogrid (model number YB51XO) and the X-treme Performance (model number...
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The Basket web is Rawlings' only web style to spawn two spinoffs.

Patented in 1967, the Basket web was the first flexible web. It is so popular today that it is available with nearly every Rawlings glove series.

The first spinoff was the Bellows Basket web, patented in 1971. It is a solid web sewn together to allow the glove to expand. This expansion creates a natural well...
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