Rawlings | Select PRO LITE Youth Baseball Glove | Pro Player Models | Sizes 10.5" - 12.25" | Multiple Styles

Very easy break-in. If you're looking for a glove to get into baseball with this would be my first choice. At the price point it's way better than others I've tried.It's easier for the little guys to close right off the bat and breaks in quickly but holds up for awhile too. Bought one for my 11 year-old and ended up replacing my 8 year-olds glove with the same thing. He's catching ability had great improvement almost instantly.

This is a reveiw for the 12.25in (Mike Trout) glove.I bought this for my 9yr old soon to be 10yr old, and don't think I could have picked a better glove. I would say this is a great glove for a bigger 9yr old kid all the way to 13yrs old or a little older depending on the kid of course. Leather is super soft and comfortable and the glove broke in super easy. Fits my 9yr olds hand really well (this is not an adult size glove).Note that at first I was really nervous on the size - 12.25 seams really big - and while it is on the bigger side for this age- dont worry - it is very light and easy to use. Just killer for those outfeild pop flies and grounders.Also, while it is a intended as an outfeilder glove, I could easly see a pitcher or even most infeilders being able to use this glove too. I think it is more versitale than it is given credit for, and I particualrly like the Trapeze style of this glove. (for infeilders/pitchers IMO just dont break in the pocket quite as much and keep the trapeze lacing tighet and I feel it is a solid utility glove.)For the price we looked at A LOT of other gloves - went to stores and had my 9yr old try on dozens of others - and this was by far the best we saw - regarless of price.*to break it in don't buy anything special- we used the shaving cream method (easy internet search) and it worked like a charm and was game ready in basically 1 day.

My son used this for little league. He loves it. It came mostly broken in so he was able to use it right away in game with very little break in needed. It’s a very nice looking glove, matched by its quality. I’d highly recommend this glove your your little person.

I firmly believe this is one of the best series of gloves to get your 7-9 year old kid learning to play baseball. The quality and softness out of the packaging makes learning to catch so much easier on their hands. Have had both the Judge model and Bichette model and neither disappointed. As a coach I recommend this glove series to all instructional/coach pitch players. The softness of the leather will probably mean decreased life expectancy of the glove and as the speed of the game picks up or you are getting into travel, playing year round you'll probably be needing to go to a glove that is made with a thicker leather, lacing, etc. that will also require more of a break-in.

Needed to get a slightly bigger glove for my son when he started to play the outfield. This glove breaks in quickly, and holds the form well. Also lightweight which doesn't pull down the fielder's arm. Definitely recommend for young players.

I got this for my 7yo son, who previously had a cheaper 10.5" glove. It had man made laces and screen printing on the heel and index finger. He was also starting to outgrow it so I thought he could use the next model up before fall ball this year. I gave it to him a couple days ago and he loves it. The laces are all leather, the pocket is deeper so catching will be easier once he breaks it in a bit, and the embroidered Rawlings logo on the index finger makes him feel like he's wearing a pro glove. Who am I to let him think otherwise ;-) It has good padding in the palm to absorb shock from catching and he says it's comfortable to wear. I didn't really need to oil it because it's already 90% broken in but I oiled the glove with Sarna glove conditioner anyway before I gave it to him. I also tightened up the laces a little to make it a bit more rigid and give the glove a little more structure to aid in catching better. This should last him the next several years of play, which is good because he does need to grow into this one a little.

It’s a Rawlings. It’s a very quality glove for a youth player. My son is 11 and I can see it lasting him at least until he is 14 before going for a more adult glove. That said, it being a youth glove doesn’t mean it is a flimsy piece of junk. It is very nice, great leather, should be able to break it in very quickly as it comes reasonably softened out the gate. I’m very happy with the decision and have always been when going with Rawlings gloves.

Great product. Color is amazing! Has held up great. Fits true to size.