Gray and tan baseball glove with black lacing and TB logo, ideal for players of all ages
Gray and tan baseball glove with stitched detailing and logo design
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Tater Baseball

Catcher's Mitt

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Built for command behind the plate
The Tater custom catcher's mitt is built from premium high-grade leather with a reinforced deep pocket, quick-transfer shape, and a snug pro fit — then personalized with your color palette and embroidery. The mitt that secures every pitch and lets you control the game from behind the plate.
Reinforced Pocket
Deep, reinforced pocket structure absorbs high-velocity pitches and reduces pop-outs — every strike stays where you caught it.
Quick Transfer
Engineered shape and break-in pattern let the ball clear the pocket fast — the difference between safe and out at second.
Pro-Grade Leather
Premium hide built to flex without softening — the mitt molds to your hand season after season without losing structure.
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Made by the Connecticut bat shop trusted by MLB hitters — now in custom catcher's gear. Same standards, same hand-finished craftsmanship, applied to a position where every catch matters.
Custom build · Ships in approx. 4–6 weeks. Pair with your next Tater bat build →

Tater Custom Catcher's Mitt — Built for the Position

Custom catcher's mitt design isn't about features — it's about how the mitt behaves in the half-second between the ball hitting the pocket and the ball hitting your throwing hand. The Tater custom catcher's mitt is built from premium pro-grade leather with a reinforced deep pocket that absorbs high-velocity pitches, a snug pro fit that improves feel and maneuverability, and a quick-transfer shape that gets the ball out clean. Every mitt is personalized in our customizer with your color combinations, lace patterns, and embroidery.

This is a pro catcher's mitt built for the high-leverage moments — framing borderline strikes, blocking pitches in the dirt, throwing out runners with the game on the line. The reinforced pocket structure means pop-outs that ended innings on cheaper mitts stay caught. The leather catcher's mitt construction molds to your hand over the first season and holds that shape for years after.

Why catchers pick the Tater mitt

Tater Baseball has been hand-finishing pro-grade baseball gear in Cheshire, Connecticut since 2015. The custom catcher's mitt is built to the same quality standard as our MLB wood bats — premium materials, hand-finished construction, and a customizer that lets you build a mitt that's yours alone. Family-owned, 500–1,000 bats a week, and now a custom mitt program that gives catchers a real alternative to the mass-market options.

Sizing and customization

The Tater custom catcher's mitt is available in standard catcher's sizes (32.5", 33", and 33.5") to fit youth, high-school, college, and pro hands. Customize web color, palm color, back color, lace color, and add embroidered numbers, initials, or team marks. Sizing follows industry-standard catcher's mitt sizing — if you're not sure, the Tater team can help you pick the right size based on your league and hand size.

Specs

  • Position: Catcher (baseball)
  • Material: Premium high-grade leather
  • Pocket: Deep, reinforced
  • Sizes: 32.5", 33", 33.5"
  • Fit: Pro snug fit
  • Customization: Color palette, lace, embroidery (numbers, initials, team marks)
  • Made in: Tater Baseball, Cheshire, Connecticut, USA
  • Lead time: Approx. 6–8 weeks
  • Warranty: Manufacturer warranty included

Pair the mitt with the rest of your gear

Catchers need a bat that survives a 162-game schedule. Pair your custom catcher's mitt with a custom Tater wood bat, grab a HNDL grip wrap to round out the build, or browse the rest of our stock bats if you need something fast.

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Watch the video to hear a New York Yankees player share their experience using our gloves. From exceptional fit and comfort to superior control and performance, learn how Tater’s precision craftsmanship and attention to detail make a difference on the field.

EXAMPLES OF OUR CUSTOM GLOVES

PREMIUM GRADE

FIELDING GLOVES

United States Steer Hide; Tanned in Japan.

Each glove is meticulously handcrafted to meet the vigorous standards of professional baseball. Our gloves are highly structured and extremely lightweight.

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FULL GRAIN LEATHER

The strongest. Full grain leather is the topmost part of the hide, where the animal’s hair existed. Because it still has the epidermis layer, it is the strongest type of leather.

Frequently Asked Questions

What size custom catcher's mitt do I need?
Catcher's mitts are sized by circumference, not length. Most adult catchers use a 33" or 33.5" mitt — 33" is the most common size at the high school, college, and pro level. Younger catchers (ages 9–13) typically run a 32"–32.5" mitt to match smaller hand and frame size. The Tater Custom Catcher's Mitt is offered in 32.5", 33", and 33.5" so you can match the standard sizing for your level.
How long does it take to break in a custom catcher's mitt?
Plan on 4–8 weeks of regular catching to fully break in a new leather catcher's mitt. The Tater Custom Catcher's Mitt is pre-conditioned at the shop so it's game-ready out of the box, but the deep pocket needs real catching reps — bullpens, blocking drills, and game work — to fully shape to your hand. Avoid microwaves, ovens, and break-in shortcuts that destroy the leather. Slow break-in builds a mitt that performs for years; fast break-in builds a mitt that bags out in a season.
How long does it take to make a Tater Custom Catcher's Mitt?
Custom catcher's mitts are hand-built to your spec at our Cheshire, Connecticut shop, with a typical lead time of 8–10 weeks from order to ship. That window covers leather selection, web construction, pocket forming, lacing, embroidery, oiling, and final inspection. Real leather goods can't be rushed without sacrificing build quality, and we won't ship a mitt that doesn't meet our standard.
How do I break in my new Tater custom glove?
Plan on 4–8 weeks of intentional break-in. Week 1: apply a thin layer of glove conditioner, let it absorb 24 hours, then start hand-flexing the leather daily (no ball yet). Weeks 2–3: wrap a ball into the pocket with a glove band or lace overnight, every night. During the day take light catch and easy throws — no hard line drives yet. Weeks 4–5: move to live catching, position-appropriate reps. Week 6+: game-ready. Avoid microwaves, ovens, and the "break-in shortcuts" you find online — they soften the leather temporarily but destroy long-term structure. Slow break-in builds a glove that lasts five to seven seasons; fast break-in builds a glove that bags out in one.
How do I care for my Tater leather glove?
Routine care: wipe down after every game with a dry cloth, apply a thin layer of glove conditioner every 3–4 weeks during the season, inspect laces monthly and re-lace if any are fraying, store with a ball in the pocket wrapped in a glove band, and keep the glove indoors at room temperature — not in a car trunk or damp basement. Use only dedicated baseball glove conditioner (lanolin-based). Avoid mink oil, petroleum jelly, vaseline, motor oil, and any internet "softening" hacks — they ruin long-term structure. End-of-season: one heavier conditioning treatment, store wrapped in a temperate environment.
What's the difference between steerhide and kip leather?
Steerhide is heavier, thicker, and more durable — built for hard daily use over multiple seasons. It takes longer to break in (closer to 6–8 weeks) but holds its shape for years. Kip leather is lighter, softer, and breaks in faster (closer to 4–6 weeks) — preferred by players who want a game-ready feel sooner and don't mind replacing the glove a season earlier. Both are MLB-supplier grade. Steerhide is the traditional pro choice for catchers and infielders who take heavy reps. Kip is the modern preference for outfielders and showcase players who want a softer, more responsive feel out of the box. Both options are available across the Tater glove line.
Do you offer team or bulk discounts on custom gloves?
Yes — team and bulk glove pricing is available for orders of 6 or more custom gloves. Contact our team sales desk through /pages/contact-us with your roster size, position breakdown, and timing. We'll send a custom quote within one business day. Note: glove build time is 8–10 weeks regardless of order size, so plan team orders accordingly — submit the order at least 12 weeks before your target delivery date to leave room for spec confirmation, production, and shipping.
What is the warranty on Tater custom gloves?
Every Tater custom glove ships with a manufacturer warranty covering defects in materials and workmanship. Lacing repairs are covered for the life of the glove — if a lace breaks under normal use, send the glove back and we'll re-lace it. Structural defects (stitching failures, panel issues, or leather defects beyond normal break-in) are covered for the first 6 months from delivery, provided the glove has been used and cared for per our guidelines (proper break-in, no extreme heat or moisture exposure, dedicated baseball glove conditioner only). Damage from external causes (cleats, dogs, lawn mowers) isn't covered but we can usually repair them for a flat fee — contact us with photos.