Rawlings | Sandlot Baseball Glove | Sizes 11.5"-12.75" | Multiple Styles

The Rawlings Sandlot 11.5" Modified Trap-Eze Baseball Glove stands out not just for its performance but also for its Sandlot Edition design, paying homage to the iconic movie The Sandlot. The glove’s vintage aesthetic, featuring rich brown leather and classic stitching, beautifully mirrors the timeless, nostalgic feel of the film. The quality construction, from the durable leather to the flawless finishing, truly encapsulates the spirit of the movie. The craftsmanship is outstanding, which is no surprise coming from Rawlings, a brand known for premium gloves. I bought the "Modified Trap-Eze design", and for me it provides excellent flexibility and ball control, making it perfect for quick plays. Its unique lacing creates a deep pocket, allowing for a secure grip on the ball, and the overall appearance it lends to the glove is amazing. The lightweight construction ensures smooth and swift movements, enhancing overall fielding performance. This glove is great for the casual and competitive player alike. One thing to note is that this glove is extremely stiff out of the box—common with high-quality leather gloves. It feels rigid, and it’s clear that some effort is needed to get it game-ready. Fortunately, I already had a great break-in process in mind. Here's what worked for me: I used Ariat mink oil paste, boot brushes, and a custom-made rubber mallet that I shaped using a grinder. First, I applied a light coat of the mink oil paste, focusing on the pocket area to soften the leather and help the glove become more flexible. Mink oil is great for conditioning and softening the leather while protecting it from drying out. Once I had it well-coated, I grabbed the mallet and began pounding the pocket, working the leather to form a nice, deep pocket. Repeating this process over time significantly softened the glove and helped shape it perfectly for my hand. This method, using mink oil and a mallet, is highly recommended by experts. Both the Bruce Bolt and Rawlings guides emphasize the importance of physically working the glove to break it in effectively. Using a mallet helps create a well-defined pocket and allows the glove to mold to your hand for a personalized fit, which enhances control on the field​. The palm darkens noticably during this process, so be sure to use leather brushes to spread the oil out after the initial application to create a pleasing gradient. Don't apply to much to the "fingers" of the glove, as you want those to remain stiff for a secure capture of the ball. Overall, the Rawlings Sandlot glove has become incredibly comfortable after a thorough break-in. The attention to detail, from the leather quality to the beautiful aesthetics, makes it not only functional but also a piece of gear you can truly admire. Highly recommend it!

Its a great glove, the nostalgia is great! Already got a Tball season on it with my kids, tgey love it and watch the movie just because. Its great!

Such a nice glove, a bit stiff, and takes some time to break in, but such a nice glove!

This glove is an insane value for the quality. I have not purchased a glove in probably 15 years. I went through several options from cheap to expensive looking for a good fit. I actually purchased this and the Rawlings Player Preferred. The Player preferred glove is definitely a softer material but that doesn’t mean broken in. That glove is great but definitely had some pain points during break in. The Sandlot glove is a much stiffer and higher quality leather. The “80% broken in” claim is probably accurate. The glove hinges well out of the packaging and the leather should soften up with use. Highly recommend. This is a steal for the price.

Pretty great quality glove! Can’t beat it for the price. Didn’t take long to break in and everyone thinks it’s a $300 glove! Plus it says Sandlot on the palm, can’t beat that!

My son loves this glove. Great quality and fit.

Early arrival. Very nice glove. Good price. Thank you. My son is very happy!

Exelente ami hijo le gusto

Excelente. Está bastante bien

Minha primeira luva de beisebol, está sendo uma ótima experiência. Após menos de uma semana de uso já está bem macia, quebrei ela na terça e voltei a bater na quarta e hoje quinta já está bem quebrada ótima luva

Este producto resultó muy bueno, mi niño lo ha probado jugando y tiene calidad, muy bonito y muy útil, lo recomiendo, relación calidad y precio.

Tope

Excelente como lo imaginé ahora, a dale caña en el juy