What is this PRO A2000?

[oakfan33]

I was at a used sporting goods store today and found this glove laying on the ground. I almost didn't even pick it up but when I did, I saw it was this model glove. It's a PRO A2000 model PRO PS-4. Made in Japan, looks new, just looks to have been handled around someplace. Anybody have any information on the glove? Thanks

[opticsp]

Looks pretty interesting. Like the hinge at the wrist and the welting on the back. But why do we have to put velcro on gloves!

[akmike]

The A2000 PS-4 is an awesome glove design. I was able to find one through a Wilson rep years ago. It is/was the choice of John Smoltz & Jeff Brantley. I have a black leather USA model.

Happy New Year!

Mike

[MVALZ]

Great gloves for sure...and the only ones with velcro allowed in the barn.

[opticsp]

MVALS:

What do I have to do get on your will (not that I am wishing you ill will).

You are the Modern Glove guy!

[etd]

I have the exact same glove as oakfan33. It is a 1992 model glove. I bought my Pro PS4 at Herman's Sporting Goods in New York in Summer 1992 for $60 (they were having a 40% off sale on Wilson A2000 gloves - the original price was $100). I have used the glove for outfield in baseball and infield in softball. I am happy to say that my glove is in the same condition as oakfan33's glove.

[MVALZ]

I have used the glove for outfield in baseball and infield in softball. I am happy to say that my glove is in the same condition as oakfan33's glove.[/quote]

Are you the DH ?

[etd]

I retired my Pro A 2000 after the 1996 season which was the last season I played organized adult baseball (NABA). It was replaced by an SSK Pro 2500. The Pro A 2000 was my secondary glove for baseball as I played more infield than outfield (I was one of those utility men..competent at many positions, but master of none...oh well...I just enjoyed playing)

I prefer my gloves on the stiff side so I do replace them every few years. I do maintain the old ones I keep.

These days if I were to play baseball again, I probably would have to do a lot of DHing or play 1st Base. Shoulder injuries have caught up to me over the years. I do have a early 90s Made in Japan Mizuno WorldWin 1st base glove that I picked up new for $10 in the late 90s at a Champs Sporting Goods outlet store (this was when Champs was a full line sporting goods shop). It would make a great gamer.

[spedrunr]

Are you the DH ?