Rawlings Heart of the Hide Baseball Glove 12.5" PROR3028U-6C

Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G ContoUR 12.5" — Pro Leather, Sized for Growing Hands

Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G ContoUR Fit Speed Shell 12.5" Baseball Glove (PROR3028U-6C) — real Heart of the Hide steer-hide in an outfield pattern built specifically for adolescent and teenage hands. The ContoUR fit shrinks the wrist opening and finger stalls, the R2G treatment arrives most of the way broken in, and the Speed Shell back cuts weight — so a young outfielder gets the famous snorting-bull leather without fighting a glove made for an adult.

Description

Most players have to wait years before a Heart of the Hide makes sense. This 3028U is Rawlings' answer for the outfielder who's ready for pro leather now: the same top-5% U.S. steer-hide shell as the adult line, scaled to a smaller hand with ContoUR fit and softened at the factory under the R2G (Ready 2 Go) program so it needs only finishing touches, not a full break-in. The blonde-and-black colorway with the Speed Shell synthetic backing keeps it light and classic-looking at the same time. And there's a reason Rawlings calls itself The Gold Glove Company: no brand is worn by more MLB players, and Heart of the Hide is the leather that built that reputation — the gold standard of pro gloves, from the big leagues down.

Browse the full Heart of the Hide lineup, or see everything in the Rawlings gloves.

Heart of the Hide Steer-Hide, R2G Softened

The shell is the same top-grade U.S. steer-hide that made Heart of the Hide the most recognizable pro glove leather in baseball, with a deer-tanned cowhide palm lining for comfort inside. R2G models get extra factory working plus a re-engineered heel pad — roughly 65% of the break-in is done before the box is opened.

ContoUR Fit — Built for Smaller Hands

Narrower, lowered finger stalls, an adjusted back opening, and a smaller 6.5"–7" wrist opening give adolescent and teenage players full finger contact and real control. This is not a shrunken youth glove — it's a pro pattern re-proportioned for the hand that's wearing it.

12.5" 3028 Outfield Pattern with H-Web

The 3028 pattern pairs a 12.5" length with average pocket depth and a slightly narrower pocket than the 3038, closing thumb-to-fourth-finger for a controllable feel. The open H-web keeps the glove light and lets a fielder see through it on balls in the sun.

Speed Shell Backing

Synthetic Speed Shell material replaces leather on the glove's backing, trimming weight without giving up durability — a real advantage for a young outfielder swinging a big pattern all game. Thermoformed wrist padding wicks sweat and keeps the fit snug.

Who This Glove Is Built For

Best for:

• Outfielders roughly 10–15 years old (or older players with smaller hands) stepping up to true pro leather
• Players who want Heart of the Hide quality without weeks of break-in — R2G arrives nearly game-ready

Consider a different glove if:

• You have adult-sized hands — the ContoUR wrist opening runs small by design; see the standard Heart of the Hide line
• You play the infield — an 11.5" pattern makes exchanges quicker
• You want pro-style feel at a lower price — check Rawlings R9 or the wider Rawlings glove lineup

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