{"title":"Pitcher's Gloves","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"kachi-collection-intro\" style=\"background:#0a0a0a;color:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:24px 28px;margin:0 0 32px;\"\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:.18em;font-size:.7rem;color:#C30B55;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px;\"\u003eCUSTOM BUILT BY PROS\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:1.0625rem;font-weight:600;color:#fff;margin:0 0 8px;line-height:1.3;\"\u003eClosed webs, medium pockets, balanced weight — the spec Carlos Castillo and Julio Teherán agree on for adult pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.9375rem;line-height:1.55;color:#bbb;margin:0 0 14px;\"\u003ePremium Japanese Kip leather (~30% lighter, ~2× stronger than steerhide). Free heritage-flag embroidery for any of 11 Latin \u0026amp; Caribbean baseball nations. Lifetime craftsmanship guarantee. Hand-built in 6–8 weeks and shipped from Miami.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp style=\"font-size:.875rem;color:#9b9b9b;margin:0;\"\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/custom-glove-process\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHow the build process works →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/heritage-flags\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHeritage flag options →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/warranty\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime guarantee →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eClosed webs, medium pockets, balanced weight — the spec Carlos Castillo and Julio Teherán agree on for adult pitchers. Premium Japanese Kip leather, 30% lighter and roughly 2× stronger than steerhide. Free heritage-flag embroidery, lifetime craftsmanship guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"custom-pitcher-glove","title":"Custom Pitcher's Glove – Designed by Carlos Castillo","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eThe Glove a 2× All-Star Helped Design\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA custom pitcher's glove built around one non-negotiable: the batter can't see your grip. Designed by former MLB pitcher Carlos Castillo — 18 years across the Majors, Japan's NPB, and Taiwan's CPBL — with input from co-founder Julio Teherán, who made six consecutive Opening Day starts for the Atlanta Braves wearing a similar spec.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy Pitchers Choose This Glove Over Retail\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eA retail pitcher's glove is designed for the entire pitcher market — from little-league righties to big-league closers. It's a compromise. This glove isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe closed web completely conceals grip from batter sightlines. The pocket depth is set for pitch readiness, not fielding — a pitcher's glove is a concealment tool first, a defensive tool second. Japanese Kip leather runs roughly 30% lighter than standard steerhide, which matters every single pitch over 200 innings. The break-in profile is optimized for a pitcher's delivery and follow-through, not an infielder's glove-to-throwing-hand transfer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs That Came From the Mound, Not a Spec Sheet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eClosed Basket Web (default):\u003c\/strong\u003e Full grip concealment. Options for Basketweave, Two-Piece, and Modified Trap.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium — designed to cradle the ball for pre-pitch readiness without restricting glove-to-throwing-hand release on comebackers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLength Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75″ · 12″ · 12.25″. Former MLB pitcher's recommendation for most adult pitchers: 12″.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Kip Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Same tier as NPB-grade professional gloves. Sourced from the factories Carlos used during his Japan and Taiwan seasons.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Break-In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every glove is steam-shaped in-house using techniques Carlos learned across 18 pro seasons. Arrives game-ready.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Conventional or one-piece closed back.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePinky \u0026amp; Index Protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Double-welted reinforcement on heavy-use fingers.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFully Customizable\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e14 leather colors + 4 specialty fades\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eUnlimited lacing color combinations\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal embroidery: name, number, verse, team logo\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree heritage-flag embroidery:\u003c\/strong\u003e Colombian, Dominican, Puerto Rican, Venezuelan, Cuban, Mexican, Panamanian, Nicaraguan — no upcharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLeft-hand-throw and right-hand-throw both available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom Carlos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\"As a pitcher, your glove is part of your arsenal. This glove gives you every advantage I learned in 18 years of professional baseball — from hiding your grip to making the defensive plays that win games.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cfooter\u003e— Carlos Castillo, former MLB pitcher (Chicago White Sox 1997–1999, Boston Red Sox 2001)\u003c\/footer\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Comes With Every Custom Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime craftsmanship guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShipped from Miami, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eTypical build: 6 weeks\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eBefore You Order\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kachi Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053517226203,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/files\/custom-pitchers-glove-mlb-pitcher-designed-kachi-sports-3352619.jpg?v=1755025215"},{"product_id":"pitcher-standard-glove","title":"Pitcher's Glove – Standard","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003ePitcher's Glove Standard — Designed by Carlos Castillo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe standard pitcher's glove from Kachi. Closed web, medium pocket, Japanese Kip leather, professional break-in. Configured to the spec Carlos Castillo and Julio Teherán agree on for adult pitchers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75″, 12″, 12.25″\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed Basket (grip concealment)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium (balance of concealment and release speed)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Japanese Kip\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColors:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black\/black, tan\/black, navy\/black\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Break-In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Included\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShips in 3–5 business days\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom the Founders\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePitchers are athletes first, and that includes fielding your position. The closed-basket web conceals all standard grips. The pocket is medium-depth because pitchers need to read the ball quickly on comebackers — deeper pockets are for fielders, not for the mound. Weight is managed through Japanese Kip — when you've thrown 100 pitches, every ounce on your glove hand matters.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eWant the same glove with your specifications? \u003ca href=\"\/products\/custom-pitcher-glove\"\u003eBuild a custom Kachi pitcher's glove →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhat Comes With Every Kachi Build\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFree heritage-flag embroidery — Dominican, Cuban, Venezuelan, Puerto Rican, Mexican, Colombian, Panamanian, Nicaraguan, Curaçaoan, Aruban, Brazilian — at no upcharge\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLifetime craftsmanship guarantee\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eShipped from Miami, USA\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003ca href=\"\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/fitting-guide\"\u003eFull fitting guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kachi Sports","offers":[{"title":"Black","offer_id":47230836539611,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Red","offer_id":47230836572379,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Gray","offer_id":47230836605147,"sku":null,"price":229.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/files\/pitcher-standard-glove-professional-quality-kachi-sports-5733323.jpg?v=1755091846"},{"product_id":"pitcher-training-glove","title":"Pitcher Training Glove – Professional Development","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Training Glove Designed for Pitcher Mechanics\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003ePitchers train differently than position players. The drills are about delivery mechanics, grip work, and fielding your position on comebackers. Standard training gloves don't serve those specific needs. This one does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 11.75″\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed (grip concealment practice)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket:\u003c\/strong\u003e Medium-shallow — promotes quick ball retrieval on comebackers\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Premium Kip (durable for daily bullpen work)\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom Carlos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\"Pitchers are athletes first, and that includes being able to field your position. The best pitchers I played with were complete players who could make all the defensive plays. This glove helps develop those skills.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cfooter\u003e— Carlos Castillo, Former MLB Pitcher\u003c\/footer\u003e\n  \u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eLifetime craftsmanship guarantee · Free US shipping over $150 · Shipped from Miami · Questions: \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@kachigloves.com\"\u003ehello@kachigloves.com\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kachi Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053518307547,"sku":null,"price":239.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/files\/pitcher-training-glove-professional-development-kachi-sports-4597981.jpg?v=1755018906"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/collections\/pitchers-gloves-3774824.jpg?v=1778433548","url":"https:\/\/kachigloves.myshopify.com\/collections\/custom-pitcher-gloves.oembed","provider":"Kachi Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}