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!

Quality is good. Nice leather. Returned it because it was too big for my 7 year old son. Probably a better fit for at least a 9 or 10 year old.

Absolutely wonderful glove. The fit was exactly as specified. Break-in has been a breeze. I've simply used it to break it in. Initially stiff, I had my son chuck balls at me for about 200-250 throws. It has a nice deep pocket to ensure the ball is secure when you field it, however, stays "poppy" enough that you can do very fast transitions between pocket and hand. The look is amazing. Padding seems to be as standard as any other. I'm looking to get the mitt and another Trapeze infielder for my son.

Not quite sure what to expect, as this is marketed as sort of a low to mid range glove. The need was something that would last at least a couple years (2 seasons a year) hopefully, but also fit well, and be easy to break in.Rather than starting with the $300 models that are certainly quality but harder to break in, figured this was worth a shot. And, very impressed.Build quality is good. Started off taking conditioner to the material and did notice a bit of a red tone rub off some, but that actually gave a nicer dull finish than the almost shiny that it had out of the box. Finding a lefty glove for a good price is always a bit harder.This breaks in well after a few hundred throws. Used some 1lb weighted balls to aid in the speed of this and it seems to do what I would expect from a hammer it to soften and then catch with it, all in one step as intended. My new break in method is going to certainly include throwing weighted balls at the glove now. And, the added bonus is the user can report on the padding effectiveness as you toss the ball harder and harder during the break in. And happy to report the padding on this seems to be doing well. This was the first “first base” glove used, and a noticeable difference from standard utility gloves to help protect during all the throws expected in the field.

Excellent glove nice leather and easy to break in once conditioned will last quit awhile

great glove had it for a while love it perfect for infield

My husband loves his glove, the quality is incredible.

Had to retire my Little League glove from over 30 years ago as my son was becoming more interested in baseball.After a ton of research along with testing, I found the glove quality and color very . The size is accurate, comfortable and the leather is very durable.This glove has potential to become the glove my youth player could grow into.Break-in is about 50/50 from the factory. Worked it for about a week with mallet, catch and practice and it's showing signs of lasting a long time.