Sen. Eric Schmitt Discusses Glove Used in Congressional Baseball Game Catch

Senator Eric Schmitt, a Republican from Missouri, shared details about the glove he used to make a notable diving catch during the annual congressional baseball game on June 10, 2026. In an interview on the Ruthless podcast, Schmitt recounted how he purchased the glove after saving money from mowing lawns during his freshman year of high school. He mentioned that he had the glove restrung at Play It Again Sports for $40. Schmitt's catch, which occurred in the bottom of the third inning, gained attention after he stood up with a bloody nose from the fall. He reflected on how he never expected the moment to be featured on SportsCenter. The Republicans won the game against the Democrats with a score of 11-2, marking their sixth consecutive victory. The charity event sold over 32,000 tickets and raised more than $3.1 million for local charities.