Starling Marte sliding mitt

Date2016

DescriptionBlack fabric sliding mitt which encloses the entire hand to protect fingers while sliding into bases. "BENIK" white logo across the top. There is a fabric loop at the bottom which can be tucked into the mitt. Mitt is shaped and structured to follow the shape of a hand and palm.

Bio/Historical NoteSliding mitt used by Starling Marte during the 2016 season. Marte is originally from the Dominican Republic and made his major league debut in 2012. In 2016, his continued excellent production made him an All-Star for the first time. He was not on the initial list of players named to the team, instead finding his name on the ballot for the Final Man Vote, but he was later named as a replacement for an injured Yoennis Cespedes and got to play in the game at Petco Park in San Diego, CA. A few days later, he was the hero in an 18-inning win over the Washington Nationals, when he homered off Oliver Perez to give Pittsburgh a 2-1 victory.

Object numberB-2016-0359

Artist, Creator, or Manufacturer Benik Corporation

Subject Marté, Starling, 1988-

Subject Pittsburgh Pirates (Baseball team)

Subject National League of Professional Baseball Clubs

Subject Major League Baseball (Organization)

Attributes

protective wear

Classificationssports and athletic equipment

Dimensions9 x 5.25 x 1.75 in.

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