{"title":"Catcher's Mitts","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;\"\u003eLong, durable framing patterns. Designed by two former MLB pitchers who threw to professional catchers their entire careers.\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=\"\/ja\/pages\/custom-glove-process\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHow the build process works →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/heritage-flags\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eHeritage flag options →\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/warranty\" style=\"color:#fff;text-decoration:underline;\"\u003eLifetime guarantee →\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDesigned by two former MLB pitchers who threw to professional catchers their entire careers. Long, durable framing patterns. Premium Japanese Kip leather, free heritage-flag embroidery, lifetime craftsmanship guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"custom-catchers-mitt","title":"カスタムキャッチャーミット","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Catcher's Mitt Built by Pitchers Who Threw to Them\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eMost custom mitts are designed by catchers or equipment brands. This one was designed by two pitchers who spent their careers asking catchers to frame borderline strikes and block 58-foot sliders. Carlos Castillo and Julio Teherán know what a catcher's mitt has to do, because they needed it to do that for them — at the highest level of the game.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eWhy This Mitt, and Not the Obvious Alternative\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eThe standard move is Rawlings HOH Custom or Wilson A2000 Catcher's Mitt. Both are good. Both are also $400–$500, built on the same pattern runs those brands have used for decades, and outsourced to the same handful of factories most premium glove brands share.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eKachi's custom catcher's mitt is built in the same tier of Japanese Kip leather — sourced from the same Japanese tannery network that Carlos used during his NPB seasons with the Fukuoka Daiei Hawks — and priced to reward direct-to-consumer ordering, not retail markup. The construction is done by artisans whose day job is pro-spec mitts, and the break-in technique comes out of 18 years of professional-level preparation work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eSpecs Refined by Pitchers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizes:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32″ (youth\/amateur) · 33″ (standard adult) · 34″ (power pitchers \/ hard-throwing bullpens)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed · Modified Trap · Single Post\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalm Padding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Reinforced multi-layer for foul-tip protection without deadening framing feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Deeper than a fielder's mitt by design — engineered for framing stability on the edges of the zone\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Kip Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e 30% lighter than steerhide, 2× stronger. Arms get tired in the 8th inning of a doubleheader. This leather doesn't add to that.\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuick-Release Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Optimized for accurate throws to second\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture-Wick Lining:\u003c\/strong\u003e Keeps hands dry through 3-hour games in August\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e14 leather colors + 4 specialty fades\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLacing: traditional, contrast, neon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal embroidery on thumb and finger (name, number, verse, team logo)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eFree heritage-flag embroidery option\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLeft-hand-throw available\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFrom the Pitchers Who Designed It\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cblockquote\u003e\n    \u003cp\u003e\"After 18 years throwing to pro catchers, I know exactly what a catcher needs — protection, quick transfers, pop-up blocking, framing feel. This mitt is built around those needs.\"\u003c\/p\u003e\n    \u003cfooter\u003e— Carlos Castillo, Former MLB Pitcher\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\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  \u003cp\u003eUnsure which size or web style fits your league and catching style? Email \u003ca href=\"mailto:hello@kachigloves.com\"\u003ehello@kachigloves.com\u003c\/a\u003e to book a free sizing call, or check \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003ethe size guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kachi Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053516996827,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/files\/custom-catchers-mitt-mlb-quality-japanese-kip-kachi-sports-3869506.jpg?v=1755025697"},{"product_id":"custom-fastpitch-catcher-s-mitt","title":"カスタムファストピッチキャッチャーミット","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"product-description\"\u003e\n  \u003ch2\u003eA Fastpitch Catcher's Mitt, Built for the Fastpitch Game\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eFastpitch isn't slower softball. It's a different game entirely — tighter strike zones, faster pitch movement, rise-balls and drop-balls that move on planes baseball doesn't see. Your mitt needs to frame those pitches, not the ones from a 90 MPH right-hander on a Major League mound.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eKachi's custom fastpitch catcher's mitt is built with the pocket geometry, weight distribution, and pattern depth that fastpitch catchers actually need. Japanese Kip leather as the default, because fastpitch catchers warm up more pitchers per game than baseball catchers do — and the arm fatigue compounds across tournament weekends.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eFastpitch-Specific Design Decisions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSizing:\u003c\/strong\u003e 32″ (youth\/travel), 33″ (HS varsity \/ college), 34″ (power fastpitch programs)\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Options:\u003c\/strong\u003e Closed · Modified Trap · Single Post\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Profile:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tuned for the rise-ball and drop-ball framing angles specific to fastpitch\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePalm Padding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Multi-layer, tuned for the impact profile of fastpitch rather than baseball\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eJapanese Kip Leather:\u003c\/strong\u003e Lighter weight for the high-pitch-count workload of fastpitch catching\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProfessional Break-In:\u003c\/strong\u003e Arrives game-ready, steam-shaped for the spec you ordered\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMoisture-wicking lining\u003c\/strong\u003e for 3-hour tournament games in August heat\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n  \u003ch3\u003eCustomization\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cul\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003e14 leather colors + specialty fades\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eLacing: traditional, contrast, neon\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003ePersonal embroidery on thumb and finger\u003c\/li\u003e\n    \u003cli\u003eRight- and left-hand throw\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003c\/ul\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=\"\/ja\/pages\/size-guide\"\u003eSize guide\u003c\/a\u003e · \u003ca href=\"\/ja\/pages\/fitting-guide\"\u003eFull fitting guide\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kachi Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053517357275,"sku":null,"price":299.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/files\/custom-fastpitch-catchers-mitt-professional-grade-kachi-sports-6154790.jpg?v=1755023014"},{"product_id":"catcher-standard-glove","title":"キャッチャースタンダードグローブ","description":"\u003cdiv\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e試合当日のキャッチャーとしての自信を高めるために作られたカチ スタンダード キャッチャーグローブは、耐久性の高いステアハイドレザーを使用し、優れたパフォーマンスと素早い着け心地を実現。元MLB投手カルロス・カスティーヨがデザインしたこのグローブは、プロレベルの職人技と、成長著しいアスリートが求めるパフォーマンスを兼ね備えています。\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n \u003cdiv\u003eクラシックなブラック、大胆なレッド、そしてシャープなロイヤルブルーの3色展開。深めのポケットと補強されたウェビングが、確実な捕球とスムーズなパスワークを実現します。投球コールから土上でのブロックまで、あらゆるレベルの本格的なキャッチャーのニーズに応えるよう設計されています。\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003cdiv\u003e特徴：\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e • プレミアムスタンダードステアハイドレザー\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e• ゲームに適した慣らし履き感\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e• しっかりとキャッチできる深いポケットと丈夫なウェビング\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e• カラーオプション：ブラック、レッド、ブルー\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv\u003e• カチスポーツのプロ仕様の手作り\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\n\u003c\/div\u003e","brand":"Kachi Sports","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47053517553883,"sku":null,"price":249.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/files\/catcher-standard-glove-professional-quality-kachi-sports-9443598.jpg?v=1755022875"}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0770\/8383\/6635\/collections\/catchers-mitts-1392352.jpg?v=1778433546","url":"https:\/\/kachigloves.myshopify.com\/ja\/collections\/custom-catchers-mitts.oembed","provider":"Kachi Sports","version":"1.0","type":"link"}