The Finest In The Field® | A History of Baseball Through 50 Iconic Gloves

See the game through a new lens with The Finest in the Field® book, a premium hardcover book that explores the evolution of baseball alongside the gloves that shaped it.

This book offers a historical perspective on how the sport and its equipment grew together — era by era, generation by generation. Through 50 iconic gloves, it traces innovation, craftsmanship, and performance as they developed in step with the game itself.

Written by Ed Wheatley and featuring a foreword by Johnny Bench, each chapter blends expert storytelling with rare photography, vintage advertisements, and archival materials. From early leather designs to modern high-performance models, every page highlights how tradition and technology combined to elevate the game to another level.

Displayed on your shelf, shared in the clubhouse, or revisited again and again, The Finest in the Field® Book connects fans to the moments, players, and eras that shaped baseball. It’s a tribute to the sport’s history, heritage, and evolution, told through the gloves that were there every step of the way — and a must-have for anyone who loves the game and appreciates the stories behind it.