Valle Eagle K47 Infield Training Glove
The Valle Eagle K47 is a compact infield training glove for baseball and softball players who want the soft, ready-to-go feel of a four-finger trainer with a real pocket to field into. It is a hybrid of two Valle designs: the flexible Eagle KK and the undersized Eagle 8S. The K47 keeps the KK's relaxed, broken-in feel and adds a pocket that can handle any ground ball or fly ball, then shrinks that pocket even further so every catch has to be clean. It is the smallest Valle training glove that still has a pocket, and it fits youth players, travel and high school infielders, college players and pros alike.
Why a Smaller Pocket Makes a Better Infielder
A game glove forgives. Its deep pocket swallows balls that were caught late, off-center or one-handed, and the fielder never learns which reps were sloppy. The Eagle K47 removes that forgiveness. With a pocket this small, a ball fielded anywhere but the center of the glove pops out, so the player gets instant, honest feedback on every rep. Over a few hundred ground balls that feedback turns into habits: getting the glove out front, funneling the ball to the middle of the body, and bringing the throwing hand to the ball quickly. The K47 is not a glove you take into a game. It is a teaching tool you use before the game so the gamer feels twice as big when you put it back on.
Four-Finger Flexibility with a Real Pocket
Most undersized trainers are stiff, and most flat trainers have no pocket at all. The K47 sits between the two. Its four-finger construction gives each finger its own stall and lets the hand stay relaxed and slightly bent, the way it does in a broken-in game glove, instead of locked flat the way a pancake forces it. Padding over the index finger and a custom heel design keep the glove comfortable through long sessions. Because the leather is soft from the start, a younger player or a veteran who prefers an easier feel can pick it up and start fielding without a break-in period.
Strap Wrist Back for Any Hand Size
The K47 uses an adjustable strap wrist back rather than a fixed opening. Cinch it down for a small hand or open it up for an adult, and the glove stays put through backhands, forehands and double-play feeds. That adjustability is a large part of why one glove works across a whole age range: a 10U player and the parent hitting fungos to him can share the same K47. Like every Valle training glove, it is built in the recognizable all-white color with "Train Like A Pro" embroidered on the shell, so the trainer is easy to spot in a bag full of black and tan gamers.
Used in Professional Player Development
The Eagle K47 was bought by Major League organizations before it reached the market. Toronto Blue Jays shortstop Bo Bichette has been shown working fielding drills with it, and the Chicago Cubs and Detroit Tigers purchased the K47 for spring training. That usage is a good sign of what the glove is for: high-focus, high-intent repetitions where the point is to sharpen technique, not to look comfortable.
Who This Baseball Training Glove Is For
The K47 is the right pick for infielders who have the basics of two-hand fielding down and want a harder challenge than a flat trainer provides. Middle infielders and third basemen use it for backhand, forehand and double-play work, and pitchers use it for comeback and fielding-practice reps. It works for baseball and softball players from about age five up through adults. If the player is brand new to defensive fundamentals, start with the Eagle KK or the Eagle Switch pancake to learn two hands first, then graduate to the K47. If you want a trainer with a slightly larger pocket and a bit more room in the hand, the Eagle 8S is the next size up, and the Eagle 975S is the full-size utility trainer you can actually play catch with.
How to Use the Eagle K47
Start close and slow. Roll ground balls from 20 to 30 feet and have the player field every ball in the center of the glove, working through the ball with both hands and finishing with a clean transfer. Once the ball stays in the glove consistently, move back and add pace, then add movement: forehand and backhand angles, shuffle-and-throw drills, short hops off a fungo, and double-play feeds around second base. The K47 also handles fly balls, so outfielders and utility players can use it for drop-step and over-the-shoulder work. Coaches like the K47 for rapid-fire rounds because the small pocket keeps every rep honest without the coach having to watch the glove; if the ball pops out, the player already knows why. Ten to fifteen focused minutes with the K47 before practice does more than an hour of casual ground balls with a gamer.
Not sure which Valle trainer fits your player? Our guide to choosing the right Valle training glove compares every model in the line by position and skill.
Valle Eagle K47 Infield Training Glove Specifications
- Type: undersized-pocket infield training glove for baseball and softball
- Series: Valle Eagle S-Series
- Pocket: compact, smaller than the Eagle 8S
- Design: four-finger trainer with individual finger stalls and index-finger padding
- Leather: Japanese steerhide shell with a custom heel design
- Wrist back: adjustable strap
- Positions: second base, shortstop, third base and pitcher; also used for fly-ball work
- Throwing hand: available for right-hand throwers (glove worn on the left hand) and left-hand throwers (glove worn on the right hand)
- Color: Valle white with red "Train Like A Pro" embroidery
- Age range: 5 and up
What's Included
One Valle Eagle K47 training glove in the throwing hand you select. Training balls are not included; the Eagle KK and other Valle trainers are sold separately.
Frequently Asked Questions
Will the Eagle K47 fit an adult hand?
Yes. The strap wrist back adjusts to the hand, and the pocket is meant to be small no matter who wears it. High school, college and professional infielders use the K47; a small pocket on a big hand is the whole point.
How is the K47 different from the Eagle KK and the Eagle 8S?
The KK is a four-finger trainer with an essentially flat palm and no real pocket, built to teach two hands. The 8S has a full undersized pocket in a firmer glove. The K47 blends the two: the KK's relaxed four-finger feel with a pocket that is smaller than the 8S. Think of it as the step between a flat trainer and a full undersized trainer.
Can I use it for fly balls, or only ground balls?
Both. The K47 has a true pocket, so it catches fly balls and line drives as well as ground balls. Outfielders and utility players use it for that reason.
Is it for baseball or softball?
Both. The K47 fields a 12 inch softball as well as a baseball; the small pocket simply makes each catch more demanding.
Does it need a break-in period?
No. The K47 is built with a soft, broken-in feel so it is ready to use out of the box. Players who prefer a stiffer glove should look at the Eagle 975S.
Should I buy the K47 or the Eagle Halo for a young player?
For a player still learning to use two hands, the Eagle Halo or the Eagle Switch pancake teaches the fundamentals first. Once two-hand fielding is automatic, the K47 adds the challenge of an undersized pocket.
