Features
13.00 Inch Pattern
Closed Back with Hook and Loop Wrist Strap
Deep, Flat Pocket
Extra Wide Lacing for Added Strength
Flared Pinky and Thumb Stalls Allow for Quicker Ball Transfer to Throwing Hand
H-Web
Quick Break-In
Professional-Grade, Oil-Infused Steerhide Leather Construction
Flare Design - Creates Catching Surface Up to 15% Larger Than Conventional Patterns
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Single Heel Break First Base Mitt Pattern
Description
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Questions and Answers
Have a question about the Louisville Slugger Pro Flare Series: FGPF14-BKFBM First Base Mitt? Ask our team of experts and they will respond within 24 hours.
Would this glove be good for a 10 year old club ball first basemen? sam
I am a big 13 year old. I'm am looking for a good glove to last a few seasons. I wanted to know if this is better than the Akadema Torino Series First Base Mitt (my team is sponsored by them). jay-burd
Should I put a softball in this glove and should I put a rubber band around it? simon
How does this compare to Louisville Slugger's Omaha Flare? What one would be better? MPOP
How would you compare this glove to other gloves such as the A2000s, Heart of the Hides, A2Ks, Pro Preferreds, etc? Is the leather a steal for this price? Sm
People are saying that this glove has a small hand hole. My problem is I'm a giant. If I order this and my hand won't fit what are my options? Also do you know if the Omaha flare has a bigger hand hole? Noahsq
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 | First Base |
| Size | 13.00 |
| Sub Type | First Base |
| Vendor | Louisville Slugger |
| Web Type | H-Web |
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