Players complained and the league listened.
On Friday, MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that, in partnership with Nike, the league’s official uniform supplier, changes to the new uniforms announced this season will be made for the 2025 season.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates with Max Muncy at the plate after scoring on Freddie Freeman’s single in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center in Toronto on April 26, 2024. (Cole Burston/Getty Images)
“Feedback from players and clubs is very important to us,” Manfred said in a statement. “Together with Nike, We are listening to our players and addressing their concerns as a result. ”
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Complaints that surfaced during spring training included the see-through pants and overall quality of the uniforms, which some players criticized as “cheap.”of new york yankees In March, fans saw the players sweating through their uniforms, which became a hot topic of conversation.
This issue was last monthdetroit tigers Left fielder Riley Greene ripped his pants while sliding toward home plate in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
April 8, 2024, in the bottom of the eighth inning of a game in Pittsburgh, Matt Viering hits a single off reliever Josh Fleming, and Riley Green, 31, of the Detroit Tigers hits Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart. (Right) scored the first goal. (AP Photo/Jean J. Pasker)
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According to MLB’s website, the league began working with Nike and Fanatics on uniform changes in 2018. Engineered to have 25% more stretch and dry 28% faster. Nike designed the new uniforms, and Fanatics produced them.
However, the reaction to the new uniforms was less than enthusiastic.
MLB said the biggest concerns that need to be addressed include larger text on the backs of jerseys and “individual customization of pants.” It also protects against discoloration caused by player sweat.
Carlos Rodon of the New York Yankees pitches during the second inning of a game against the Houston Astros on March 29, 2024 at Minute Maid Park in Houston. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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As an immediate solution this season, MLB is working to find a solution to the “slight color difference” between pants and jerseys that some teams wearing gray uniforms are dealing with. These uniforms will be distributed to these teams by the end of the season.
“We will continue to work with Nike and make adjustments with the goal of providing uniforms that look great and allow MLB players to perform at their best,” Manfred added.
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