{"product_id":"glove-break-in-first-base-mitt","title":"Glove Break-In - First Base Mitt","description":"\u003cstyle\u003e\n#lbd-glove-options{background:linear-gradient(135deg,#0e0e0e,#1a1410);border:1px solid #B8733340;border-radius:6px;padding:1.5rem 1.5rem 1rem;margin:0 0 1.5rem;font-family:''Barlow Condensed'',system-ui,sans-serif;}\n#lbd-glove-options h3{font-family:''Bebas Neue'',Impact,sans-serif;color:#C88840;font-size:1.2rem;letter-spacing:0.08em;margin:0 0 0.3rem;text-transform:uppercase;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-sub{color:#888;font-size:0.78rem;letter-spacing:0.04em;margin:0 0 1.15rem;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-row{display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:0.85rem;margin-bottom:0.85rem;}\n@media (max-width:560px){#lbd-glove-options .lbd-row{grid-template-columns:1fr;}}\n#lbd-glove-options label{display:block;color:#C88840;font-size:0.72rem;letter-spacing:0.08em;text-transform:uppercase;font-weight:700;margin-bottom:0.35rem;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-req{color:#DBA870;}\n#lbd-glove-options select,#lbd-glove-options textarea,#lbd-glove-options input[type=text]{width:100%;background:#0a0a0a;border:1px solid #2d2d2d;color:#ddd;padding:0.55rem 0.65rem;border-radius:3px;font-size:0.92rem;font-family:inherit;}\n#lbd-glove-options select:focus,#lbd-glove-options textarea:focus,#lbd-glove-options input:focus{outline:none;border-color:#B87333;}\n#lbd-glove-options textarea{min-height:60px;resize:vertical;}\n#lbd-glove-options .lbd-full{grid-column:1\/-1;}\n\u003c\/style\u003e\u003cdiv id=\"lbd-glove-options\"\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCustomize Your Break-In\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"lbd-sub\"\u003eTell us exactly how you want your first base mitt shaped — specs go to the technician.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eThrowing Hand \u003cspan class=\"lbd-req\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Throwing Hand]\" data-required=\"1\" data-label=\"Throwing Hand\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eRight Hand Throw\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eLeft Hand Throw\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePlayer Age \u003cspan class=\"lbd-req\"\u003e*\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Player Age]\" data-required=\"1\" data-label=\"Player Age\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect age range...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e10 \u0026amp; Under\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e11–14\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e15–18\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003e19 \u0026amp; Over\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eHow Do You Wear Your Glove?\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Wearing Style]\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect wearing style...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eTraditional (all fingers in)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eOne Finger Out (index out back)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eTwo In The Pinky\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003ePocket Style\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Pocket Style]\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect pocket style...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eWide \u0026amp; Shallow (max scoop, forgiving)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eDeep \u0026amp; Narrow (more control)\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eThumb \u0026amp; Pinky Form\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Thumb \u0026amp; Pinky Form]\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect thumb \u0026amp; pinky shape...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eFlared Thumb \u0026amp; Pinky\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eFlared Pinky Only\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eFlared Thumb Only\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eStraight\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eHinge Preference\u003c\/label\u003e\u003cselect name=\"properties[Hinge Preference]\"\u003e\u003coption value=\"\"\u003eSelect hinge feel...\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eStiff (more support)\u003c\/option\u003e\n\u003coption\u003eBroken In (easier close for transfers)\u003c\/option\u003e\u003c\/select\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-row\"\u003e\u003cdiv class=\"lbd-full\"\u003e\n\u003clabel\u003eAdditional Notes\u003c\/label\u003e\u003ctextarea name=\"properties[Additional Notes]\" placeholder=\"Any special requests, league info, or quirks about your mitt...\"\u003e\u003c\/textarea\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"product-lede\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eA first baseman's mitt needs to catch everything thrown at it\u003c\/strong\u003e — from laser throws to one-hop rockets to scoops in the dirt. We break in your first base mitt to be a true scoop machine: wide open, deeply pocketed, and ready to dig out anything. No steam. No shortcuts.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"no-steam-callout\" style=\"background:#1a1a1a;border-left:4px solid #B87333;padding:1rem 1.25rem;margin:1.25rem 0;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong style=\"color:#DBA870;\"\u003eWhy No Steaming?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\nSteam forces open leather fibers with heat and moisture. On a first base mitt, this can cause the thick palm padding to shift and sag, compromising the scoop platform where you need it most. We use professional conditioning oil and mechanical press shaping to build a wide, durable pocket that holds its shape long-term.\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur Break-In Process\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntake Inspection\u003c\/strong\u003e — We inspect your mitt for any pre-existing wear or damage and note your order preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep Conditioning\u003c\/strong\u003e — Professional leather conditioning oil worked into all surfaces, laces, and the wide palm by hand\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical Press Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Controlled press shaping to open the pocket wide and break the hinge for the scoop motion\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMallet Work\u003c\/strong\u003e — Targeted mallet work to build a deep, wide pocket shaped for first base catches and scoops\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHand Shaping\u003c\/strong\u003e — Final forming for maximum scoop width and pocket depth to your preferred style\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeal \u0026amp; Protect\u003c\/strong\u003e — Final conditioning pass to seal and preserve the leather\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat to Include in Your Order Notes\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhen you check out, leave a note with your preferences so we can shape your mitt exactly right:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThrowing Hand\u003c\/strong\u003e — Right-Hand Thrower (RHT) or Left-Hand Thrower (LHT)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Style\u003c\/strong\u003e — Wide \u0026amp; Shallow (maximum scoop, forgiving on bad throws) or Deep \u0026amp; Narrow (more control, tighter pocket)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHinge Preference\u003c\/strong\u003e — Stiff (more support) or Broken In (easier close for quick transfers)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAny Special Requests\u003c\/strong\u003e — league level, position in lineup, or feel preferences\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTurnaround\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard: 3–5 business days from receipt | Rush: 1–2 business days (+$15)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eHow to Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eSelect Standard or Rush and add to cart\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eInclude your mitt preferences in the order notes at checkout\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eShip your mitt to our Prosper, TX location (address in your order confirmation email)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003eWe process and ship back within your chosen turnaround window\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eCompatible with all leather first base mitts — any brand, youth through pro model.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Limit Break Diamond","offers":[{"title":"Standard (~60%) \/ Standard (3-5 days)","offer_id":48563077808353,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-1B-STD","price":60.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Standard (~60%) \/ Rush (1-2 days)","offer_id":48563077873889,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-1B-STD-RUSH","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Game Ready (~85%) \/ Standard (3-5 days)","offer_id":48563077906657,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-1B-GAME","price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Game Ready (~85%) \/ Rush (1-2 days)","offer_id":48563077939425,"sku":"LBD-GLOVE-1B-GAME-RUSH","price":100.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0834\/4076\/3105\/files\/d286560511165d8d55821844babededd.png?v=1784016306","url":"https:\/\/limitbreakdiamond.com\/products\/glove-break-in-first-base-mitt","provider":"Limit Break Diamond","version":"1.0","type":"link"}