Rawlings Japan HOH Heart of the Hide RHT 33 Catcher Mitt Royal/Scarlet Limited

This is a brand-new Rawlings Catcher Mitt from the MLB COLOR SYNC series, model GR3HM2AC, featuring a striking Royal/Scarlet color combination.

Rawlings Heart of the Hide / MLB-inspired glove designs are highly regarded for combining a professional appearance with quality leather, reliable durability, and a comfortable catching feel. The MLB COLOR SYNC series brings distinctive professional-style color combinations to the field, making this mitt stand out both in performance and appearance.

Catcher Mitt – 33"

The 33-inch catcher mitt provides a well-balanced receiving surface for catchers who prefer a versatile size with excellent control.

Its substantial pocket helps create a secure target for pitchers and provides confidence when receiving fastballs, breaking balls, and pitches with late movement.

The mitt is designed to offer a good balance of:

• Secure ball reception
• Stable pocket formation
• Comfortable hand control
• Durable construction
• Professional-style appearance

Premium Rawlings Leather

Rawlings is well known for using quality leather selected for baseball gloves.

The leather provides a combination of durability, structure, and comfortable feel. With use, the leather can gradually become more supple and conform to the player's hand while retaining the structure needed for a catcher mitt.

One of the advantages of a slightly softer leather feel is that the mitt can be easier to handle and break in compared with extremely stiff hard-ball leather.

Japanese Rubber Baseball vs. Hard Baseball

In Japan, baseball gloves are generally made for two different types of baseball: hard baseball and rubber-ball (soft baseball).

Japanese rubber baseballs are surprisingly hard and are considerably harder than many people outside Japan might expect.

Although this glove is technically designed for Japanese rubber-ball baseball, it is made with sufficiently durable construction and quality leather that it can also be used for hard baseball.

This is actually one of the reasons Japanese soft-baseball gloves are popular with players who appreciate a glove that feels slightly softer, more comfortable, and easier to handle, while still offering excellent durability.

For players who prefer a more supple feel rather than an extremely stiff hard-ball mitt, this can be an attractive option.

Condition Details – New / Display Item

Brand new, unused, and comes with the original tag.

This glove was only tried on for fitting/display purposes and has never been used for actual play.

There are some scuff marks/scratches from display and handling, so we are listing it as “Like New” rather than completely new condition.

Please check all photos carefully for the exact condition and any visible marks.

Important Notice

This item is also listed for sale in Japan and on other marketplaces, so it may sell out suddenly without notice.

If you like this item, we recommend purchasing it as soon as possible.