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Sure. A softball glove is made of the same materials that a baseball glove is made of (high grade leather). They need time to be broken in. Oiling the glove will help with this process.
As baseball was developed in the United States, so was the equipment used. The first recorded instance of any player using a baseball glove was in Cincinnati in 1869, when Red Stockings player Doug Allison had a glove made for him by a local saddle maker. Some equipment such as catchers shinguards were modeled after a cricketer's leg pads but, the baseball glove, USA made.
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Only available through Rawlings' Pro Dept.
Rawlings HH model or Harvey Haddix. The glove now resides in the Baseball HOF.
suede is not used to make baseball gloves. Suede is heavy and too high in tensile strength. Shane Victorino has a suede glove made by Akadema a few years back.
Leather. Usually calfskin. It's softer and more flexible.
Akadema Inc. and Nokona only glove manufacturers in the USA. The art of making a baseball gloves is extemely difficult. I suggest contacting one of the companies if you are curious. www.akademapro.com www.nocono.com
This is some discrepancy over who invented the first baseball glove. However, Rawlings sports manufacturing company is the first recorded manufacturer of the baseball glove and does hold the patent on this first glove.
When choosing a new baseball glove, look for features such as the size and fit of the glove, the material it is made of, the webbing style, the pocket depth, and the level of padding and protection it offers. Consider your position on the field and personal preferences to find the best glove for your needs.
rawlings primo $449 made of Italian leather