{"product_id":"hatakeyama-classic-series-12-inch-pitcher-glove-orange","title":"HATAKEYAMA Classic Series 12 inch Pitcher Glove - Orange","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Specifications\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrand: HATAKEYAMA\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries: Classic Series\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003ePosition: Pitcher - Engineered for ultimate concealment, precise command, and an imposing presence on the mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSize: 12 inch\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eColor: Tangerine Orange Body \/ Black Lacing (Featuring a closed pitcher's web)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Type: Strictly Selected U.S. Steerhide\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTarget Player: Competitive players seeking tactical concealment, pro-level stiffness, and elite structural integrity for starters or relievers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBrand Heritage: The Hatakeyama Standard\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSince 1985, HATAKEYAMA has stood as a pinnacle of elite professional baseball equipment. Through a relentless commitment to leather quality and master-crafted precision, its reputation is built on a tanner-first approach to leather selection and sophisticated production methods that have earned the unwavering trust of athletes at the highest levels of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOfficial data indicates that over half of the catchers in Japanese Professional Baseball (NPB) choose HATAKEYAMA as their primary defensive partner. This same obsession with \"Receiving Stability\" is infused into every pitcher glove we produce, making this series a true \"King of Professional Gear\" for players who demand excellence.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePitcher Supremacy: Engineered for Grip Concealment and Anti-Torsion Protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis Classic Series pitcher's glove is finished in a rich tangerine orange body accented with deep black lacing and a fully closed web, designed to project absolute composure and a powerful psychological edge on the mound while incorporating essential mechanical physics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolute Grip Concealment Web: The golden 12-inch profile offers an expansive shielding perimeter. Combined with a fully closed pitcher's web, it completely hides your hand adjustments, finger placements, and pre-pitch wrist movements inside the pocket. Whether fine-tuning a changeup or deeply gripping a splitter, this architecture keeps your pitching intentions entirely invisible to batters and base coaches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-Torsion Stability Frame: At the explosive moment of ball release, the non-throwing arm must firmly pull in and anchor the torso against extreme kinetic force. This glove incorporates an engineered finger-back structure that provides superior anti-torsion rigidity. It serves as a rock-solid shield against high-velocity comebackers while allowing the pitcher to transition smoothly into an optimal defensive position immediately after delivery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-Grade Leather \u0026amp; Engineering\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSelected U.S. Steerhide\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWe utilize only top-tier, high-density U.S. Steerhide, processed by professional tanneries to achieve a refined grain and natural luster.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFavored by pro players for its rugged durability and superior impact absorption, this elite leather provides an uncompromising protective barrier and total peace of mind when handling line drives up the middle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional \"Firm yet Elastic\" Feel\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e100% Customized Fit: Maintaining HATAKEYAMA’s signature firm yet elastic feel, this glove is not a mass-market, ready-to-use product. It is built for serious players who value the break-in journey to create a fit that mirrors their hand's unique squeezing and closing mechanics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2-Week Evolution: Through professional mallet work and consistent receiving, the glove leather will conform to your hand shape in about two weeks. Once fully broken in, the glove becomes an intuitive extension of your hand, allowing you to execute every play on the mound with pinpoint precision.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare \u0026amp; Maintenance\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe intense exertion of pitching frequently channels sweat and mound clay into the glove's lining and palm area. To keep your high-density steerhide in peak condition, we recommend using professional-grade leather maintenance kits.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProper care prevents the fibers from becoming brittle due to moisture or drying out, ensuring your tangerine orange shield delivers elite performance season after season.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"HATAKEYAMA","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":49613623918821,"sku":null,"price":139.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0804\/9652\/5541\/files\/HATAKEYAMAClassicSeries12inchPitcherGlove-Orange-1.jpg?v=1781794373","url":"https:\/\/www.taiwanbaseball.com.tw\/products\/hatakeyama-classic-series-12-inch-pitcher-glove-orange","provider":"Taiwan Baseball","version":"1.0","type":"link"}