You can't take over the hot corner with anything other than the Rawlings Heart of the Hide R2G 12" Nolan Arenado Baseball Glove (Model PRORNA28)! With over 65 years of supplying professional players, Heart of the Hide is the premier choice. This model features the game pattern of STL Cardinals’ third baseman Nolan Arenado, combined with R2G technology for a quicker break-in, perfect for elite defenders in New York City. This glove is assumed to be for a Right Hand Throw (RHT).
Key Features
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Brand: Rawlings
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Series: Heart of the Hide (HOH) R2G (Ready-to-Go).
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Player Model / Pattern: Nolan Arenado NA28 Pattern.
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Model Code: PRORNA28.
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Size: 12.00 Inch Length.
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Position: Designed specifically as the best for Third Base.
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Dexterity: Assumed RHT (Right Hand Throw - glove worn on left hand).
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Web: Features a Pro H-Web.
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Pattern Characteristics: The NA28 Pattern is made like a 12” version of Rawlings' 206 pattern, featuring a Super Deep Pocket and designed to close from the thumb to the 4th finger and pinky. It's considered a Gold Glove caliber design.
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Leather: Constructed From Top Grade U.S. Steerhide.
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Lining: Deertanned Cowhide Palm Lining and Soft Full Grain Fingerback Linings improve comfort for the hand inside the glove. Includes Thermoformed Padding for the back of the wrist.
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Padding: Comes with a Padded Thumb Sleeve.
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Fit: Designed To Fit A High School-To-Adult Sized Hand using Rawlings’ Standard Fit (Regular Finger Stalls + a 7 Inch to 7.5 Inch Wrist Opening). Features a Conventional Open Back.
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Break-In: Ready-To-Go (R2G) – Receives extra factory softening plus a re-engineered thin heel pad, reducing the player break-in requirement to only 35%.
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Lacing: Strung with Pro Grade Leather Laces for durability and strength.
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Construction: Likely features Dual Welting for lasting structure.
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Colorway: Tan.
Why Buy It
This Rawlings HOH R2G glove allows players in New York to use Nolan Arenado's preferred NA28 pattern with the benefit of a significantly faster break-in. You get the unparalleled quality of Heart of the Hide U.S. Steerhide, premium linings, and a design optimized for elite third base play (deep pocket, secure closure). The standard fit accommodates most high school and adult players comfortably. It’s the perfect choice from Rawlings for serious third basemen seeking pro-level performance without the extensive break-in period.
