Louisville Slugger Omaha Flare Series: FGOF14-BK112
Features
11.25 Inch Pattern
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Bruise-Gard Padding
Conventional Open Back
Extra Wide Dye-Through Lacing for Added Durability
Flared Thumb and Pinky to Create Larger Catching Surface
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Game Ready Feel
Preferred by Infielders
Top Grade Oil-Treated Steerhide Leather
Description
Reviews
Average Ratings Based on 2 Customer Reviews
HUNTER
Pros: everything
Cons: nothing
ghsbaseballer
Pros: stiff leather, firm pocket, holds shape well.
Cons: N/A
Questions and Answers
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What's the difference between the Omaha Flare and the Pro Flare Series? dylan
Whats the size difference between a 11.25 and 11.5? ayeee
I play second base on a select 12u baseball team. Would this glove be a good for me? Would the wrist be a nice tight fit? NP20
It looks great but there is one question I'm dying to ask. Is this glove heavy or light? Because I play middle-infield and I need a light glove I could rely on. Santi
I play shortstop for a 14U team and I want to get the ball out of my glove faster. Would this be a good glove for me? All American Baseball
I play first base and short stop. I don't want to buy two gloves for shortstop and first base. Is this a good glove for that? Jonny d
My son is playing pitcher and infield for a 9U team. Will this glove be too large or heavy for him? G
About the Brand
In 1842, J. Frederick Hillerich emigrated with his family from Baden-Baden, Germany to the United States. Eight years before, the 1834 Book of Sports had made its debut as the nation's first publication covering baseball. But when he arrived in Baltimore, J. Frederick Hillerich would never have dreamed of the future impact his family would have on America's favorite pastime.
After a short while, the Hillerichs moved to Louisville, where J. Fred started a woodworking shop in 1856. Two of his sons, Adam and John Andrew "Bud" were born in the United States and would later join their father in his business. By 1864 "J.F. Hillerich, Job Turning" was in operation and filled orders for businesses by custom-turning everything from balusters to bedposts.
The firm thrived, and by 1875 the little woodworking shop employed about 20 people. In 1880 Bud Hillerich, who was an amateur baseball player, became an apprentice in his father's shop. Young Bud made his own baseball bats along with bats for several of his teammates.
The debate over the origins of the first bat continues to generate controversy among baseball enthusiasts, but the younger Hillerich was most certainly involved in getting his father's business involved with what would become the company's signature item. According to company legend, the first bat was turned by Bud for Pete "The Old Gladiator" Browning in 1884. Browning was a star on Louisville's professional American Association team - the Eclipse. On a spring afternoon Bud, then seventeen, witnessed Browning break his favorite bat. Bud offered to make a bat for his hero, and Browning accepted. After the young wood shop apprentice lathed a quality stick from white ash, according to the story, Browning got three hits with it in the next game.
Louisville Slugger gloves are worn by more pitchers in Major League Baseball than any other glove.
Glove Properties
Deals | Bundle and Save |
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Glove Type | Baseball |
Position | Infield Second Base Short Stop Third Base |
Size | 11.25 |
Sub Type | Fielders |
Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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