Rawlings
Rawlings 11.5" Youth Player Series Fielding Gloves: Baseball Right-Handed Tan PVC
The verdict
This youth baseball glove gets mixed reviews; some buyers are happy with the fit and price, but multiple parents report the seams and leather splitting after just weeks of regular use, suggesting durability issues for the cost.
What parents love
- • good fit for youth hands
- • affordable price
Worth knowing
- • seams rip after weeks of use
- • cheap vinyl/leather splits easily
- • difficult to break in
Beyond the listing
Parents and reviewers consistently praise this youth glove for its soft, pliable construction that makes it easy to close and control, even for young hands. The pocket is appropriately sized for youth players, and break-in is quick, making it suitable for children ages 5–9 learning the game.
Holds up elsewhere
- soft, easy to close
- quick break-in
- appropriate pocket size for youth
- good for ages 5-9
- comfortable fit for small hands
- affordable price
Safety check — clear
We cross-checked this product and its manufacturer against CPSC recall notices, NHTSA child-seat recalls, FDA recalls and the AAP's safe-sleep criteria on September 7, 2026, and found no active recall or safe-sleep concern. That is a check of the public recall record, not a test of the product.
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We take no commission on anything here, so we can say what most lists won't: a good deal of standard baby gear is skippable, borrowable, or actively discouraged by current safety guidance.
Read what we tell people to skip ›How we read it: distilled from 26 Amazon reviews, last checked August 19, 2026. We carry no affiliate links and no brand pays to be featured — here's how we work.
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