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For Immediate Release
KTMK Gloves LLC Officially Launches in Aberdeen, Bringing Pro-Grade Glove Craftsmanship to Local Baseball & Softball Players
Aberdeen, WA — January 1, 2026
KTMK Gloves LLC, a baseball and softball glove company founded in Aberdeen, has officially launched as a registered Washington limited liability company, offering full-service glove care and custom Pro Kip leather gloves to players throughout Grays Harbor, the Pacific Northwest, and beyond.
Founded by Ken Ervin, KTMK Gloves began as a garage-based passion project inspired by Ervin’s experience as a fastpitch softball dad and player himself. What started as relacing gloves for local athletes quickly grew through word-of-mouth into a trusted glove service operation now handling nearly 500 gloves annually.
“Every glove has a story,” said Ervin, Founder of KTMK Gloves. “Some gloves represent years of memories, others are brand new and full of potential. My job is to treat every glove with the same level of care and respect, whether it belongs to a young player just starting out or a seasoned athlete.”
KTMK Gloves provides complete baseball and softball glove services, including full relacing, repairs and restorations, binding work, and professional break-in services completed without shortcuts. In addition to glove care, the company designs and sells premium Pro Kip leather gloves, available ready-to-ship or fully customizable through an online 3D glove builder.
The custom glove line features professional-grade Pro Kip leather, dual welting, and more than 19 customization options, allowing players to design gloves that match their position, style, and preferences. KTMK Gloves focuses on delivering pro-level quality while maintaining hands-on, personal customer service.
While KTMK Gloves serves customers nationwide through shipping, Ervin remains committed to the local baseball and softball community. He works directly with families, players, and coaches across youth leagues, travel ball, high school, and collegiate programs.
Guided by its mantra, Play Hard. Stay Humble., KTMK Gloves reflects its small-town roots and commitment to craftsmanship.
“Becoming an LLC is an important milestone,” Ervin said. “But what matters most is continuing to serve our local baseball and softball community the right way — one glove at a time.”
More information about KTMK Gloves and its services is available at ktmkgloves.com.
Media Contact
Ken Ervin
Founder, KTMK Gloves™
ken@ktmkgloves.com
360-581-8265
ktmkgloves.com
Aberdeen, Washington
KTMK Gloves™ is operated by KTMK Gloves LLC.
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Moments, visits, and features from across the baseball community.
From pro players to local families — every glove has a story.
Former MLB Pitcher Charlie Kerfeld Visits KTMK Gloves
Former Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves pitcher and current Philadelphia Phillies front office member stopped by the KTMK shop for an evening of baseball stories and glove talk.
KTMK Gloves recently welcomed Charlie Kerfeld (center) to the shop for an informal visit centered around baseball, gloves, and the stories that connect the game across generations.
Kerfeld, who pitched in Major League Baseball with the Houston Astros and Atlanta Braves, and now serves in the front office of the Philadelphia Phillies, spent the evening talking shop alongside friends of the brand.
Also in attendance was Chris Grubb (left), drafted by the Montreal Expos in the early ’90s. With no formal agenda, the night reflected what KTMK Gloves is about — authentic conversations, shared experiences, and a deep respect for the craft behind the game.
Moments like these reinforce the belief that every glove has a story, and that baseball’s roots are strongest when the game brings people together.
KTMK Gloves — Play Hard. Stay Humble.
Small-town shop. Big-league respect.
