With its classic I-Web design, Dual Core technology for added support, and limited production run of just 125 individually numbered pieces per pattern, this glove is a collector's dream and a pro-level performer on the diamond. Ideal for infielders and pitchers seeking precision and control, the 11.5-inch size offers a versatile fit for quick transfers and secure catches.
Whether you're dominating in baseball, softball, or even adapting for training in other athletic pursuits, this mitt delivers elite craftsmanship that's built to last. Premium Horween steerhide leather for superior quality and longevity. Pittards sheepskin palm lining for moisture-wicking comfort. Thermoformed wrist padding for a secure, customizable fit. Limited edition 125th Anniversary embroidery and numbering.
This glove isn't just equipment-it's a piece of sports history, appealing to fans of baseball, softball, cricket, lacrosse, and other glove-based athletics. Search terms: baseball mitt, infield glove, pitcher mitt, Rawlings glove, limited edition sports gear, anniversary baseball equipment, pro heart of the hide, athletic fielding glove, team sports accessory, outdoor game mitt, professional athlete gear, vintage style glove, high-performance sports mitt. The Rawlings Heart of the Hide PRO204-125 is an 11.5-inch infield baseball glove from the 125th Anniversary Series, released in 2012 to mark Rawlings Sporting Goods Company's 125 years since its founding in 1887 by brothers George and Alfred Rawlings in St.
In 1920, pitcher Bill Doak collaborated with Rawlings to create the Bill Doak model, which introduced a web between thumb and forefinger, revolutionizing gloves from protective items to fielding tools; this design remained in production until 1953. The Heart of the Hide line, introduced in 1958, uses premium steerhide leather tanned for durability and feel. The 125th Anniversary Series incorporated Dual Core Technology with position-specific break points and was limited edition, with models like the PRO204-125 featuring a Modified Trap-Eze web for ball snagging.Rawlings has been the official baseball supplier to Major League Baseball since 1977 and has partnerships with professional players and organizations, including the Gold Glove Award program started in 1957 to honor defensive excellence. The company, now part of MLB Properties, has a history of acquisitions like Ektelon in 1987 for racquet sports and collaborations with figures like Bob Clevenhagen, who advanced glove designs in the mid-20th century.
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