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8U Ages ~5–8 · T-ball → early kid-pitch Louisville Slugger Omaha USA · Rawlings Sure Catch 10.5″ 10U Ages ~9–10 2026 Easton Hype Fire USA · Rawlings Sure Catch 11.5″ 12U Ages ~11–12 2026 Marucci CATX RCKLESS Hybrid USA · Rawlings R9 Contour 11–12″ 14U Ages ~13–14 Louisville Slugger Supra USSSA · Rawlings R9 Series 12″ HS / Adult Teens & adults · BBCOR Easton Hype Fire BBCOR · Rawlings Heart of the Hide (adult)

Featured starter — 8U glove

Rawlings Sure Catch 10.5″ youth baseball glove, black with white basket web — official product photo

Featured pick

Rawlings Sure Catch 10.5″

$39.95

Easy-close youth glove for 8U hands — ready off the shelf.

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