St. Louis Baseball Fans: Get Ready for the Rawlings Experience at Westport Plaza

Rawlings Sporting Goods plans to open a baseball-themed venue at Westport Plaza in St. Louis on April 12, 2024. The 14,000-square-foot Rawlings Experience will offer various attractions such as commemorative baseballs, a glove vault, a glove bar, batting cages, and a pro room for player appearances. The company hopes to draw baseball fans with this exhibit, which also features memorabilia and archival objects.

The glove vault, a highlight of the Rawlings Experience, contains Gold Glove Awards from the Rawlings Gold Glove Hall of Fame. It displays memorabilia from the players and their awards. The glove bar provides an opportunity for players to customize their gloves with a Rawlings master craftsperson.

The venue includes batting cages for athletes to test different bats. All Rawlings products are available for purchase. A timeline of significant events in Rawlings Sporting Goods' history is also on display for those interested in the brand's past.

The exhibit displays the Bill Doak glove, a precursor to modern glove design, and the first pair of football shoulder pads developed by Rawlings. The company's history in other sports like hockey, tennis, and golf is also showcased.

Visitors can take photos with statues such as a 10-foot Gold Glove and a large baseball showing its inner layers. The venue also includes dining options like Soda Fountain Express and 360 Westport. The Rawlings Experience reflects St. Louis's appreciation for baseball and Rawlings' long history in the city since 1887.

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