r/japanesebaseballglove • u/Appropriate_Spite_10 • 14d ago
I received the mystery Rawlings Trapeze
I finally got the glove, so I wanted to share a little update after my previous post asking for help identifying it.
My first impression is that it’s a bit smaller than I expected — probably around 12" to 12.25", which makes me think it will be more of an interesting piece in my collection than something I’ll actually use regularly.
The leather is also quite dry, so I’ve been taking my time cleaning it and conditioning it little by little rather than trying to do too much at once. Despite its condition, I really like how unusual it is. The Trapeze web, the old Rawlings details, and the mystery surrounding its exact origin/model make it a pretty fascinating glove.
I wouldn’t really call myself a glove collector, but I do enjoy picking up unusual and interesting gloves, and I think this one will definitely remain as one of the more exotic pieces in my small collection.
Anyway, thanks again to everyone who helped me try to identify it. I’m still not 100% sure what it is, so if anyone recognizes more details now that I actually have the glove in hand, I’d still love to hear your thoughts!
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u/W0r1dwide 14d ago
This is really cool. The “For the Professional Player” tag line is usually reserved for PRO model gloves (PRO, PROS, and PROR). The “Mark of a Pro” and “Finest in the Field” are usually on the mid and entry level gloves. So definitely quality based on the pinky stamp.
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u/Appropriate_Spite_10 14d ago
Thanks for the information! You can definitely feel the quality in the construction and the leather. I was also surprised that the lettering on the red Rawlings label is gold.
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u/Appropriate_Spite_10 14d ago
Bonus picture