Not every throw to first base will be perfect, so give your teammates a hand by equipping yourself with the reliable Rawlings R9 12" Youth First Base Mitt! The R9 series from Rawlings features soft, durable all-leather shells with an 80% factory break-in for a game ready feel, so you won't need to commit a lot of time to break this mitt in. This 12-inch first base mitt will do everything you need it to do. It'll be lengthy and wide enough to reach everything that comes your way.  Additionally, the modified H-web will help secure errant throws from infielders. Within the mitt, you will find padded fingerback liners Rawlings' ContoUR fit designed with younger players in mind.  Additionally, a reinforced palm pad will reduce the sting on impact for those infielders who can really sling it over to first!