First base mitts are their own animal — a long, curved, single-piece design with a scooping pocket that has to pick balls out of the dirt and stretch for wide throws. We break in ($65), relace, and fully restore first base mitts for baseball and softball, shaped for the scoop. A full relace is $95 plus $10 for a first-base or catcher’s mitt. Optional add-ons: thumb loops +$20; thumb & pinky loops +$35.
Average turnaround is about 7–10 business days from when we receive your glove (about 10–12 for break-ins). We try to accommodate rush orders when we can, but we can’t guarantee them.
Why a first base mitt is different
Unlike a fielder’s glove, a first base mitt has no individual finger stalls and a long, shallow, curved pocket built for scooping and stretching. Break it in like a regular glove and it won’t scoop right. We form the pocket for picks and stretches and soften the hinge so it closes fast around the throw.
Break-in & restoration
New first base mitts are stiff and need a proper break-in ($65). Older ones with frayed laces, a broken-down pocket, or a worn edge get a full relace and restoration ($95, plus $10 for a first-base or catcher’s mitt): teardown, clean, condition, fresh laces, pocket re-shape, and re-break. Optional thumb loops are +$20; thumb & pinky loops are +$35.
- Scoop-ready pocket formation
- Hinge softened for quick close
- Full relace with fresh laces
- Deep clean & conditioning
- Custom lace colors
- Return shipping included
Every brand welcome. Also relace and break in catcher’s mitts. See how mail-in works →