For MLB players, see-through pants seem to be the last thing on their mind when it comes to new uniforms.
Nike and Major League Baseball are under fire for the ‘cheap’ look of this year’s new baseball jerseys – that’s what the pitcher is after Rich Hill and Miles Mikolas Despite other players touting its stretch and lightweight feel, he said this about the uniform:
Their sentiments appeared to be justified when a photo was published of him with his jersey tucked in, clearly visible through his white pants. Additionally, when Casey Schmidt of the San Francisco Giants posed for a photo, his lower body was clearly visible.
CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM
Miguel Rojas of the Los Angeles Dodgers stands at bat during a spring training game against the San Diego Padres at Camelback Ranch on February 23, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Master Press/Getty Images)
Players are currently visiting the MLBPA ahead of the season opener on March 28th, hoping for a change.
“It’s unfortunate that uniforms have become a topic of discussion,” MLBPA Executive Director Tony Clark said Thursday. Via ESPN. “Every time we have a conversation with them, we’re learning more about what we’re seeing.”
Chicago White Sox No. 74 Eloy Jimenez poses for a portrait during photo day at Camelback Ranch on February 21, 2024 in Glendale, Arizona. (Michael Reeves/Getty Images)
Recent MLB uniform changes rival this classic ‘Seinfeld’ scene
“A lot of the rhetoric supports that pants are see-through,” Clark added, calling pants a “universal concern.”
“It’s been an ongoing conversation, and every day something new has come up, but it doesn’t seem to be as meaningful as you’d like.”
Most fans complain about this, as it makes the last name on the back of the jersey look noticeably smaller. However, Dennis Nolan, MLB’s senior vice president of global consumer products, argued: uniforms are top notch.
“With the acquisition of Majestic and its MLB uniform manufacturing facility in Easton, Pennsylvania, which has been manufacturing player uniforms for nearly 20 years, Fanatics will be able to provide a consistent lineup of Nike-branded MLB on-field jerseys and all of City’s uniforms. “Connect your gear starting in 2020,” Nolan said, via MLB.com.
The league tested the uniforms on hundreds of players and debuted them at last year’s All-Star Game, where they were well-received. Last year, Fanatics actually measured every player and Nike did body scans on over 300 players to get the ideal fit.
Jorge Lopez, No. 52, and Luis Severino, No. 40, pitch in the bullpen during spring training for the New York Mets at Clover Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida, on February 16, 2024. (Abundant Stories/Getty Images)
CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP
“This was a very technical approach to player attire,” MLB executive Stephen Roche said. “Everything was about performance.”
Follow Fox News Digital X sports broadcast, and subscribe Fox News Sports Huddle Newsletter.
