Most of us shoved our first glove under our mattress to soften it up. Our expert says there are better ways to get the leather just right.

The leader and heart of a baseball or softball team is often the one crouched behind home plate. The catcher is involved in every play, and the position’s unique duties require a unique glove… ...

Kotlarczyk, who was a catcher at Forest Hills Eastern and graduated in 2011, attended her first Whitecaps game in 2009 and brought along her new glove.