Right or Left Hand Throw 11.5" pattern, B-hive web, open back, and deep pocket. Perhaps the most versatile infielder's glove in the Akadema line, the AJO-9 was designed for professional shortstops, third basemen, second basemen, or pitchers. The Akadema concealed web design allows pitchers to hide the ball, hand, and wrist position so as not to tip off pitches to the hitter. Includes Akadema's exclusive Reinforced Pocket Design and Straight-Lace Finger Design adding more strength and durability to the pocket. Hand-crafted with select U.S. Steerhide and Akadema ¼" Rawhide black lacing. At Akadema® Professional, we have not only designed a glove line with a professional and collegian player in mind, but also players of all ages and abilities. Each glove is tailor-made for selected positions with the sole purpose of raising a player's performance on the field. 1. Akadema uses only the top USA Steerhide for its Professional Series Gloves. The Professional Glove series uses US Steerhide on the glove shell, palm lining, finger lining, and binding. Akadema uses the leather from the back and shoulder area for a strong thick glove. 2. The Professional Series uses the top ¼" USA rawhide for its laces. Stronger sewing and welting techniques have strengthened the Akadema glove. 3. Infield and outfield gloves have "laced through fingers." This lacing procedure makes the glove easier for a player to tighten and maintain. 4. Using a method started by Major League equipment managers, all open web infield gloves have reinforced lacing to strengthen the shell and pocket for less tearing in the pocket and a stronger overall glove. 5. Akadema does not use pre oiled /conditioned leather in its Pro Series infield, pitching and outfield making the glove lighter and stronger for professional use.