The Best Catcher’s Mitts for 2024 (with reviews)

Overview:

A high-caliber player deserves a high-caliber glove, and All-Star delivers with the Pro Elite CM3000SBT. The Pro Elite CM3000SBT features exclusive Japanese tanned steer hide and is perfect for the catcher who wants a stiffer glove. Black leather on the backing of the CM3000SBT is stiffer and provides support to extend the life of the glove.

Key Features:

• Exclusive Japanese tanned steer hide
• Soft tan leather pocket allows for a great feel and POP sound pitchers and catchers love
• Adjustable wrist opening for a custom fit to the player’s hand

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The Rawlings Encore 32” catcher’s mitt is a great combination of quality and affordability! Encore catcher’s mitts feature anti-sting technology in the palm and a faster break-in time compared to other Rawlings gloves. Encore includes an inventive web and a deep pocket that allows the fingers to close around the web while still maintaining the pocket shape.

Key Features:

• Faster break-in that maintains its shape
• Anti-sting technology in the palm
• Adjustable hand opening for a custom fit

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Known for their top-of-the-line catcher’s gear, All Star Pro CM3100SBT 33.5” catcher’s mitt delivers a high-performing glove with a shorter break-in time. The CM3100 series features Japanese tanned U.S. steer hide and heavy-duty rawhide laces. This series also includes extended pockets on the mitt and great support within the glove which helps extend the life of the mitt. 

Key Features:

• Japanese tanned U.S. steer hide
• Adjustable velcro wrist opening for a custom fit
• Designed for a fast break-in time

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Rawling's world-renowned Heart of the Hide series is of the highest quality you will find in baseball. This mitt is constructed from top-grade U.S. steer hide leather and features Rawling’s HyperShell backhand which reduces weight and adds durability. “The Finest in the Field” includes a deer-tanned cowhide palm and soft full-grain finger back linings for added comfortability. 

Key Features:

• Top-grade U.S. steer hide leather
• HyperShell backhand reduces weight and adds durability
• Padded thumb sleeve and thermoformed wrist opening for added comfort

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Another great option for a catcher’s mitt is to fully customize your mitt with the Rawlings Glove Customizer. This gives you the option to pick the type of leather, the color of the leather, the color of the laces, and much more to make it uniquely your glove. The customizer allows you to pick either Rawlings Pro Preferred, Heart of the Hide, or Gamer XLE series gloves to customize. 

Key Features:

• Full-customization of catcher’s mitt
• Different options for wrist opening for a true custom fit
• A unique glove that is truly one-of-one 

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This Rawlings Heart of the Hide PROCM-33T 33” catcher’s mitt features a classic colorway and the same Heart of the Hide quality baseball players know and love. Constructed from top-grade U.S. steer hide, this glove is sure to hold up over time. Heart of the Hide series gloves also includes a deer tanned cowhide palm lining and soft full-grain finger back linings for increased comfortability. 

Key Features:

• Top-grade U.S. steer hide
• Thermoformed hand opening and padded thumb for comfort
• Pro-grade leather laces to add durability and strength

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The pinnacle of Rawlings baseball gloves is their Pro Preferred series. Pro Preferred catcher’s mitts are known for their clean, supple kip leather, while also helping players create the perfect pocket. This catcher’s mitt also features 100% wool padding to help maintain shape and a Pittard’s sheep skin palm lining to wick away moisture while adding superior comfort.  

Key Features:

• Full-grain kip leather provides an unrivaled look and feel
• Pittard’s sheep skin palm lining provides comfortability and wicks away moisture
• Each Pro Preferred glove includes an individual identification number

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The Wilson A2K M1D catcher’s mitt is part of Wilson’s premier glove series, the A2K. This catcher’s mitt features Wilson’s Pro Stock leather which is chosen for its consistency and flawlessness. Double palm construction on this mitt creates a more stable pocket and allows the player to better maintain the shape of the glove/pocket. Made for the elite player, this catcher’s mitt is extremely durable and will last years.

Key Features:

• Snakeskin leather backhand
• Pro Stock leather is known for its consistency and flawlessness
• Double palm construction makes for a more stable pocket

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All-Star’s Pro Elite catcher’s mitts are top-tier when it comes to getting a quality glove. With exclusive Japanese tanned steer hide and all-black leather for a stiffer glove, it’s no wonder why this glove is a top choice for several professional baseball catchers. Each of these Pro Elite mitts are handmade and contain only the finest materials. 

Key Features:

• Adjustable wrist opening for a custom fit
• Exclusive Japanese tanned steer hide
• All black leather provides a stiffer but more durable glove