But that doesn't stop Cain from testing out two new gloves each year, as he did on Wednesday for Wilson Glove Day at Royals camp.
"I don't know about anyone else's relationship with their gloves," Cain said, "but I can tell you mine is special. Very close. It only comes out in game time. I never practice with it. And it stays hidden during the offseason."
Cain is one of several Royals, including Christian Colon, Ian Kennedy and Brandon Moss, who have contracts with Wilson and were checking out new gloves.