{"product_id":"emery-summit-pro-pmb1-baseball-first-base-mitt-glove-black-grey","title":"Emery Summit Pro PMB1 13\" Baseball First Base Mitt\/Glove - Black \/ Grey","description":"\u003c!-- =============================================\n     JSON-LD: PRODUCT SCHEMA\n     → Paste into product.liquid theme file\n     ============================================= --\u003e\u003c!-- =============================================\n     PRODUCT DESCRIPTION\n     → Paste into Shopify product description field\n     ============================================= --\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"smash-product-description\"\u003e\n\u003c!-- INTRO --\u003e\n\u003ch2\u003eEmery Summit Pro PMB1 First Base Mitt – Black \/ Grey\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBuilt to withstand years of hard play, the \u003cstrong\u003eEmery Summit Pro PMB1 First Base Mitt in Black \/ Grey\u003c\/strong\u003e molds precisely to your hand over time — delivering a truly custom fit that transforms your work around the bag. Whether you're stretching for a wide throw from your third baseman, digging a short hop out of the dirt, or presenting a target on a do-or-die relay from your shortstop, the Summit Pro PMB1 is engineered to make you look good doing it. This is more than a mitt. It's a performance tool built for first basemen who take their craft seriously.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrowse our full lineup of \u003ca title=\"Baseball First Base Gloves – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/baseball-first-base-gloves\"\u003ebaseball first base gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — the largest selection online, backed by our price-match guarantee.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- KEY FEATURES --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat Makes the PMB1 a First Baseman's Gamer\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Summit Pro PMB1 is built around three priorities every first baseman shares: \u003cstrong\u003ea reliable pocket, maximum reach, and protection on tough throws\u003c\/strong\u003e. The large, deep pocket swallows the ball on every type of feed — whether it's a perfect one-hopper from your second baseman or a heated throw up the line that demands a stretch. The \u003cstrong\u003eopen back design\u003c\/strong\u003e adds the flexibility to extend naturally without restriction, giving you the range to stay on the bag longer on wide throws and close plays.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egap welt between the index and middle fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforces the pocket structure, keeping the catching surface consistent and deep throughout an entire season of heavy use. The \u003cstrong\u003esupport lace through the back of the fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e adds stability and shape retention, so the PMB1 performs the same in September as it does on opening day. See why more and more top players at every level are making this model their everyday gamer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SPECS --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSummit Pro PMB1 Black\/Grey – Full Construction Details\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLace:\u003c\/strong\u003e Tennessee Tanning Company Lace — maximum strength and durability built to last\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBack Design:\u003c\/strong\u003e Open back for added flexibility, range, and protection on errant throws\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWrist Liner:\u003c\/strong\u003e Moisture-wicking foam padded wrist liner for all-game comfort\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThumb Holster \u0026amp; Finger Backs:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cabretta leather lining for an ultra-comfortable, premium feel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWeb Style:\u003c\/strong\u003e Post-web for a wide, stable, highly visible target at first base\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGap Welt:\u003c\/strong\u003e Between index and middle finger for added pocket depth and structural integrity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinger Back Support:\u003c\/strong\u003e Support lace throughout back of fingers for added structure and shape retention\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePocket Depth:\u003c\/strong\u003e Large, deep pocket designed to secure every throw — from perfect to problematic\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eColor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Black \/ Grey\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- OPEN BACK SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eOpen Back Design: Range, Flex \u0026amp; Protection\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe open back is one of the defining characteristics of the PMB1 — and it's a deliberate engineering choice for first base specifically. Unlike closed-back designs that can restrict wrist movement, the PMB1's open back allows your wrist and hand to flex naturally as you extend across the bag, reach into the dirt, or rotate for a tag. That \u003cstrong\u003eunrestricted range of motion\u003c\/strong\u003e is the difference between staying on the bag to make a close play and coming off because the mitt fought your body instead of working with it. The open back also adds a layer of protection on hard, off-target throws that find the heel of the mitt rather than the pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- POST WEB SECTION --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003ePost-Web: The First Baseman's Best Target\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePost-web\u003c\/strong\u003e on the PMB1 is the right web choice for first base — full stop. Its wide, open face creates a large, clearly defined target for infielders throwing under pressure, giving them a consistent visual reference regardless of game situation. For the first baseman, the post web's open structure means quicker ball location in the pocket — critical when you need to pivot immediately for a tag on a runner coming down the line. It's a web that performs as well in theory as it does in execution, inning after inning.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- COMPLETE SETUP --\u003e\n\u003ch4\u003eBuild Your Complete Infield Setup\u003c\/h4\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PMB1 is the anchor of your infield. Complete the rest of your setup with top-rated gear from Smash It Sports:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Baseball First Base Gloves – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/baseball-first-base-gloves\"\u003eBaseball First Base Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — the full first base mitt lineup in one place\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Baseball Fielding Gloves – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/baseball-fielding-gloves\"\u003eBaseball Fielding Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — gloves for every position, every level\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"All Fielding Gloves – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/fielding-gloves\"\u003eAll Fielding Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — baseball and softball fielding gear in one collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Batting Gloves – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/batting-gloves\"\u003eBatting Gloves\u003c\/a\u003e — pro-level grip for every trip to the plate\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"Baseball Cleats – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/cleats\"\u003eBaseball Cleats\u003c\/a\u003e — the traction to stay planted while you stretch\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003ca title=\"BBCOR Baseball Bats – Smash It Sports\" href=\"https:\/\/smashitsports.com\/collections\/bbcor-baseball-bats\"\u003eBBCOR Baseball Bats\u003c\/a\u003e — swing as hard as you field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- WARRANTY --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eWarranty\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Emery Summit Pro PMB1 First Base Mitt includes a warranty for your confidence and peace of mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- SMASH IT PROMISE --\u003e\n\u003ch5\u003eThe Smash It Sports Guarantee\u003c\/h5\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt \u003cstrong\u003eSmash It Sports\u003c\/strong\u003e, every order ships with \u003cstrong\u003efree shipping on most purchases\u003c\/strong\u003e and is protected by our \u003cstrong\u003eprice-match guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e — so you always pay the lowest price on the best baseball and softball equipment online. Equipping a full roster or program? We specialize in \u003cstrong\u003eteam and bulk orders\u003c\/strong\u003e for leagues, schools, and athletic organizations, including full equipment packages and custom uniform design. Contact us and let's get your team set up from the first baseman to the battery.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003c!-- FAQ --\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently Asked Questions – Emery Summit Pro PMB1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat makes the PMB1 ideal for first basemen?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Summit Pro PMB1 is purpose-built for first base with a \u003cstrong\u003elarge, deep pocket\u003c\/strong\u003e that handles every type of throw — from pinpoint feeds to hard, off-angle throws up the line. The open back design adds flexibility and range, the gap welt creates structural depth in the pocket, and the post-web gives your infielders a wide, reliable target to throw to. It's a mitt designed to make every play at first base look routine, even when it isn't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat does the open back design do for a first baseman?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eopen back design\u003c\/strong\u003e increases the mitt's wrist and hand flexibility, allowing you to extend naturally across the bag for wide throws, rotate for tag plays, and dig low throws out of the dirt without the mitt fighting your body. It also adds a degree of protection from errant, high-velocity throws that catch the heel of the mitt rather than the pocket — a real-world advantage on do-or-die plays from your corners.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy is the Post-web the right choice for first base?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePost-web's\u003c\/strong\u003e wide, open face creates a large, well-defined target for infielders throwing under pressure — a critical visual anchor when your shortstop is ranging to their right or your third baseman is barehanding a slow roller. For the first baseman, the post web makes it faster and easier to locate the ball in the pocket, which matters when you need to come off the bag quickly for a sweep tag on a close play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat is the gap welt on the PMB1 and why does it matter?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003egap welt between the index and middle finger\u003c\/strong\u003e reinforces the structural depth of the PMB1's pocket, ensuring it maintains its shape and consistency through repeated high-velocity throws across an entire season. For first basemen who handle 20–30 throws per game, a pocket that holds its form from inning one to inning nine is essential to reliable, consistent performance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat materials are used in the Summit Pro PMB1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe PMB1 is constructed with \u003cstrong\u003eTennessee Tanning Company lace\u003c\/strong\u003e for long-term durability, a \u003cstrong\u003emoisture-wicking foam padded wrist liner\u003c\/strong\u003e for all-game comfort, \u003cstrong\u003eCabretta leather\u003c\/strong\u003e lining in the thumb holster and finger backs for a premium feel, and \u003cstrong\u003esupport lace throughout the back of the fingers\u003c\/strong\u003e for added structure and shape retention across years of play.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIs the PMB1 good for scooping short hops and low throws?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — the PMB1's \u003cstrong\u003elarge, deep pocket and open back flexibility\u003c\/strong\u003e make it one of the best options available for digging low throws out of the dirt. The open back allows your wrist to flex naturally into a scooping position, while the deep pocket gives you the margin to secure short hops even when they don't land perfectly in the sweet spot. Staying on the bag and coming up clean is what the PMB1 is built for.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDoes Smash It Sports offer free shipping on the PMB1?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYes — \u003cstrong\u003efree shipping on most orders\u003c\/strong\u003e is standard at Smash It Sports, and every purchase is backed by our \u003cstrong\u003eprice-match guarantee\u003c\/strong\u003e. You'll always pay the best available price on premium first base mitts and baseball equipment when you shop with us.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003cdetails\u003e\n\u003csummary\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCan I order PMB1 mitts in bulk for a team or program?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/summary\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAbsolutely. Smash It Sports specializes in \u003cstrong\u003eteam and bulk orders\u003c\/strong\u003e for leagues, schools, and athletic organizations — including full equipment packages and custom uniform design. 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