Description
The Rawlings Pro Preferred 206 is a 12" pitcher's glove built for hurlers who want their grip hidden and infielders — especially at third base — who want extra pocket depth on hard-hit balls. Cut from full-grain kip leather, it's built to break in to a firm, shape-holding pocket rather than going soft.
The 200-pattern shape and Vertical Hinge web are what make the Rawlings Pro Preferred 206 work at both spots. The web's vertical lacing keeps the pocket closed enough to conceal a pitcher's grip mid-windup, while the deeper pocket gives infielders more room to corral in-between hops without losing control on the transfer. A conventional back and standard fit keep it snug and responsive rather than boxy — useful on a glove that gets thrown across the diamond as much as it catches.
This pair comes in Rawlings' Rich Tan colorway with the brand's signature wood-grain finish, white embroidered Rawlings script on the back of the hand, and the embossed Pro Preferred crest stamped into the palm. Inside, a Pittards sheepskin lining and 100% wool padding add cushion and moisture control without softening the shell's structure.
- 12" size, Rawlings 200/206 pattern (model PROS206-12TT), Right Hand Throw
- Kip leather shell in Rich Tan wood-grain finish
- Vertical Hinge web for grip concealment and a controlled pocket
- Pittards sheepskin palm lining, 100% wool padding
- Conventional back, standard fit, padded thumb sleeve
BTL take: this is a true position glove, not an all-purpose starter mitt — built for pitchers who want their grip hidden and infielders who want more pocket than a standard 11.5" or 11.75" model offers. As with any premium kip leather glove, plan on a proper break-in period before it's fully game-ready. Want something lighter and faster-closing for middle infield instead? A shallower pattern is the better call.
Pick up the Rawlings Pro Preferred 206 if you want Pro Preferred materials and craftsmanship in a pattern equally at home on the mound or at the hot corner.