Features
11.50 Inch Pattern
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
Modified T Web
Top Grade Oil-Treated Steerhide Leather
Description
Reviews
Questions and Answers
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Would this be a good glove for a pitcher? Mike
Is This glove ok for my 10 year old son to use? trev
How does this glove compare to the Louisville Pro Flare priced at $199.99? Looks to be a similar if not exactly the same pattern. Racer968
How does this 11.50 flare glove compare with the previous 11.5 model OFL1151? Nate
Would this glove or the 11.75" Omaha H-Web Flare be better for third base? bigdaddy
How long does it take to break in? buiguy
Which web style would you recommend for shortstop? Willy506
Would this glove work well for a nine year old playing first, third, and outfield? Mike
Would this glove be good for a freshman who is interested in playing middle infield in high school? anon
How long would this glove take to break-in if I used it for two hours a week? Also, having it steamed once or twice. Chris
I am going into high school as a catcher with a secondary position at third. I'm looking for an affordable fielders mitt and I don't want to spend $250 dollars for an A2000 that won't even be my primary glove. would this glove be a good product for an affordable price? chuck
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 |
|---|---|
| Glove Type | Baseball |
| Position | Infield Second Base Short Stop Third Base |
| Size | 11.50 |
| Sub Type | Fielders |
| Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
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