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Throwing hand

Right-hand throw vs left-hand throw catcher’s mitts

Order the mitt for the hand that catches, which is opposite the player’s throwing hand.

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Quick answer

A right-hand throw catcher throws with the right hand and wears the mitt on the left. A left-hand throw catcher throws with the left hand and wears the mitt on the right.

How listings are labeled

ListingThrowing handMitt goes on
Right-hand throw (RHT)RightLeft hand
Left-hand throw (LHT)LeftRight hand

The label describes the hand used to throw, not the hand that wears the mitt.

Before ordering custom

Confirm the player’s throwing hand directly. Do not rely only on a photo or which hand they write with. Throwing-hand selection affects the entire mitt and should be settled before the build begins.

Want a straight recommendation?

Email Marques@Bushleaguebb.com with the player's age, position and level. Emails are answered by a real person, usually within one business day.