Rawlings R9 Fastpitch Softball First Base Mitt 12.5" R9SBFBM-17G
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Rawlings R9 Fastpitch Softball First Base Mitt 12.5" R9SBFBM-17G - Right-Handed-Thrower is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
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Rawlings R9 Fastpitch Softball First Base Mitt 12.5" R9SBFBM-17G - Right-Handed-Thrower is backordered and will ship as soon as it is back in stock.
Description
Description
Rawlings R9 12.5" First Base Mitt — Grey H-Web
Rawlings R9 Fastpitch Softball First Base Mitt 12.5" R9SBFBM-17G — the 2024 R9 fastpitch first base mitt: soft all-leather shell that arrives 80% broken in, padded palm, pull-strap back, 12.5" pattern with a Pro H web, grey with white lace.
Description
The R9 is Rawlings' step-up fastpitch glove: a soft, durable all-leather shell that is 80% broken in out of the box, a padded thumb sleeve and palm, a pull-strap back and a hand opening cut for a fastpitch player. It is the glove for the travel-ball player who has outgrown a synthetic and is not ready for a $200 Liberty Advanced.
All-grey leather mitt with white lacing and a grey Pro H web — the 2024 R9 fastpitch colorway.
See the rest of the line in the Rawlings fastpitch glove collection, or browse every fastpitch first base mitt we carry.
Soft, Durable All-Leather Shell — 80% Broken In
Rawlings picks a leather for the R9 that arrives most of the way broken in. A few games of catch and the pocket is yours; there is no month-long fight with a stiff pro hide.
Padded Thumb Sleeve and Palm
Extra padding where the ball hits — the thumb sleeve and the heel of the palm — so a hard throw stings less, which matters for a younger player still learning to catch it in the pocket.
12.5" First Base Pattern
The 12.5" first base mitt is a long, wide target with a deep pocket for picking throws out of the dirt, sized for a fastpitch hand.
Pro H Web
The H web is two uprights and a crossbar: strong on the ball, open enough to see through, and the traditional first-base web.
Pull-Strap Back, Fastpitch Fit
The adjustable pull strap and the narrower hand opening are what make this a fastpitch glove and not a small baseball glove: it snugs to the hand instead of flopping.
Who This First Base Mitt Is Built For
Best for:
- Fastpitch first basemen who want a real leather mitt without a pro-glove price
- Travel-ball and high-school players stepping up from an entry-level glove
Consider a different glove if:
- You need a left-hand throw — we stock this model in right-hand throw only
- You want a premium leather build — see Liberty Advanced in the Rawlings fastpitch collection
Full Specifications
| Model / SKU | R9SBFBM-17G |
|---|---|
| Series | Rawlings R9 |
| Leather | Soft, durable all-leather shell, 80% factory break-in |
| Padding | Padded thumb sleeve and palm |
| Back | Pull strap, fastpitch fit |
| Size | 12.5" |
| Web | Pro H |
| Position | First base |
| Colorway | Grey / White |
| Throwing Hand | Right-hand throw |
| Warranty | 1-Year Manufacturer Warranty |
| In the Box | 1x R9SBFBM-17G |
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FAQ
How much break-in does an R9 need?
Very little. Rawlings ships it 80% broken in; a few sessions of catch and working the pocket with a ball finish the job.
Is this a baseball or a softball glove?
Fastpitch softball. The pocket is cut for the 12" ball and the hand opening is narrower than a baseball glove of the same size.
Is this the right size for my position?
The 12.5" first base mitt is a long, wide target with a deep pocket for picking throws out of the dirt, sized for a fastpitch hand.. For other sizes, browse the Rawlings fastpitch collection.
