Franklin Sports MLB Natural II Batting Gloves One-piece leather palm maintains tactility, and provides a smooth, seamless feel on any bat. Pittards&reg; Gripster leather improves gripping properties when in contact with moisture of any kind. Floating thumb technology increases glove flexibility and adaptability. Neoprene bridge gives added flex across the knuckle back. Quad-flex creasing decreases material buildup between your hand and the bat handle. Contoured, asymmetrical wristband shapes to your wrist.