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Contents
- Quick picks
- Mizuno Pro Select 11.75" ($179.95)
- Rawlings NXT 200 11.75" ($179.99)
- Rawlings HOH Mark Of A Pro 11.5" ($199.95)
- Wilson A2000 SuperSkin OT7 Spin Control 12.75" ($199.95)
- Picks by position
- Infield: Rawlings Gamer XLE Speed Shell 31 11.5" ($159.95)
- Outfield: Marucci Oxbow 12.75" ($159.95)
- First base: Marucci Oxbow 12.75" First Base Mitt ($159.95)
- Catcher: All Star S7 Elite 34" Catcher's Mitt ($169.95)
- What you give up versus the next tier
- Shop the full list
- FAQ
- What is the best baseball glove under $200?
- Can I get a Wilson A2000 under $200?
- Is it worth spending $200 instead of $150?
- More guides
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Between $150 and $200 you move into the mid and upper-mid lines. In our catalog that means the Mizuno Pro Select, the Rawlings NXT, Gamer XLE and Heart of the Hide Mark Of A Pro, more Marucci Oxbow sizes, and a few Wilson A2000 models.
Prices below are catalog prices when we wrote this and can change. Click through for the current price.
Quick picks
Mizuno Pro Select 11.75" ($179.95)
Listed as an outfield glove at 11.75", Mizuno Pro Select 11.75" Baseball Glove is intended for tracking fly balls and making longer-reach plays. From the listed specs and product notes, expect a stiff feel with a moderate break-in period, the web is listed as an H-Web, and materials called out include steerhide leather.
Rawlings NXT 200 11.75" ($179.99)
Listed as a pitcher's glove at 11.75", Rawlings NXT 200 11.75" Baseball Glove is intended for mound work and grip concealment. From the listed specs and product notes, expect a stiff feel with a moderate break-in period and the web is listed as an I-Web. Listed color options are Blue, Red, White.
Rawlings HOH Mark Of A Pro 11.5" ($199.95)
Listed as an outfield glove at 11.5", Rawlings HOH Mark Of A Pro 11.5" Baseball Glove is intended for tracking fly balls and making longer-reach plays. Available product details indicate a softer feel with less break-in required, the web is listed as an I-Web, and noted build features include extra index-finger protection and a deeper pocket shape. Listed color options are Black, Blue, Purple, Red, White.
Wilson A2000 SuperSkin OT7 Spin Control 12.75" ($199.95)
SuperSkin backing keeps the glove lightweight and water resistant. Spin Control adds hundreds of small dimples to the palm surface so the friction reduces ball spin at catch and helps keep balls from popping out. Six finger web on a 12.75 outfield pattern. At $200 this is a solid mid range option.
Picks by position
Size depends on position. Infielders usually pick smaller patterns, around 11 to 11.75 inches, and outfielders usually pick larger ones, around 12.5 to 12.75 inches. First base and catcher use their own mitts.
Infield: Rawlings Gamer XLE Speed Shell 31 11.5" ($159.95)
Rawlings Gamer XLE Speed Shell 31 11.5" Baseball Glove is an infield glove in 11.5" built for quick transfers on ground balls and double-play turns. Available product details indicate a softer feel with less break-in required, the web is listed as an I-Web, and noted build features include an adjustable wrist closure. Listed color options are Black, Grey.
Outfield: Marucci Oxbow 12.75" ($159.95)
This model is configured as an outfield glove in 12.75", with a shape aimed at tracking fly balls and making longer-reach plays. Technical details in the listing point to a softer feel with less break-in required, the web is listed as an H-Web, and materials called out include rawhide leather.
First base: Marucci Oxbow 12.75" First Base Mitt ($159.95)
This model is configured as a first base mitt in 12.75", with a shape aimed at picks, scoops, and stretches around first base. Available product details indicate a softer feel with less break-in required, the web is listed as an oxbow web, and materials called out include rawhide leather. Listed color options are Black, Tan.
Catcher: All Star S7 Elite 34" Catcher's Mitt ($169.95)
This model is configured as a catcher's mitt in 34", with a shape aimed at receiving, framing, and blocking at the plate. Technical details in the listing point to an extra-stiff feel that usually takes longer to break in, materials called out include rawhide leather, and noted build features include an adjustable wrist closure and a deeper pocket shape. Current listing options include Brown, Tan.
What you give up versus the next tier
Under $200 you get only a few Wilson A2000 models and the Heart of the Hide Mark Of A Pro models. The $200 to $300 range is where most A2000 patterns, the Wilson A2K, the Heart of the Hide R2G, the Rawlings REV1X and the Rawlings Pro Preferred show up. If you want a specific pro pattern in those lines, you will likely need the bigger budget.
Shop the full list
See every model in this price range on our baseball gloves under $200 page.
FAQ
What is the best baseball glove under $200?
For many players it is a Mizuno Pro Select, Rawlings NXT or Heart of the Hide Mark Of A Pro in the right size for their position.
Can I get a Wilson A2000 under $200?
A few. Our catalog lists A2000 Tim Anderson models at $189.95 and an A2000 OT7 12.75 inch at $199.95. Most other A2000 models cost more.
Is it worth spending $200 instead of $150?
You get access to more lines and patterns. If an under $150 glove fits your hand and position, it can serve you well too.
More guides
Other price ranges: gloves under $150, gloves under $200, gloves under $300. For every price, see the best baseball gloves guide, and for a new glove's first weeks, our break-in guide.
Zach Kerr
Zach is a former college pitcher & Founder of Baseball Near You.
