Development of the Baseball Mitt

By Caleb.A
  • Period: to

    Years the Mitt Has Been Used

  • First Mitt Used

    First Mitt Used

    In 1875 a first baseman by the name of Doug Allison used a mitt due to an injured left hand.

  • 1884

    Louisville Slugger was founded. They are founded through the making of bats.

  • 1887

    Rawlings baseball company was founded. They are one of the top sellers of baseball equiptment.

  • 1895 Restrictions

    The National League and American Association of Baseball Clubs made restrctions to weight and size of baseball gloves.
  • 1919 Bill Doak

    1919 Bill Doak

    Bill Doak made an addition of a web in the glove to help catch making the glove more of a tool rather then protection.
  • Period: to

    Bill Doak Era of Gloves

  • 1934

    Nokona baseball founded. They are a maker of high quality mitts.

  • 1950s

    More design changes were coming like bigger pockets, six fingered gloves, and other changes.
  • 1967 Wilson A2000

    1967 Wilson A2000

    The Wilson A2000 became the official glove of the mlb.

  • 1969

    Easton baseball was founded. They do not usually create mitts they are a company that produces more bats.

  • 1989

    Demarini was founded. They are mainly known for bats.