The players expressed their grievances and the league listened.
on Friday, mlb commissioner rob manfred In partnership with Nike, the league’s official uniform supplier, it was announced that changes to the new uniforms unveiled this season will be made for the 2025 season.
Shohei Ohtani of the Los Angeles Dodgers celebrates at the plate with Max Muncy after scoring on a Freddy Freeman single in the third inning of a game against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Center on April 26, 2024 in Toronto. (Cole Burston/Getty Images)
“The reaction of the players and the club is extremely important to us,” Manfred said in a statement. “Together with Nike, We listened to our players and as a result, we are addressing their concerns.”
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Complaints surfaced during spring training included the see-through pants and the overall quality of the uniforms, which some players criticized as “cheap”. new York Yankees Made headlines in March when fans spotted players sweating in their uniforms.
The issue resurfaced last month whendetroit tigers Left fielder Riley Green tore his pants while sliding at home plate in a game against the Pittsburgh Pirates.
Riley Green (31) of the Detroit Tigers scores behind Pittsburgh Pirates catcher Joey Bart on Matt Vierling’s single off relief pitcher Josh Fleming during the eighth inning of a game in Pittsburgh on April 8, 2024. (AP Photo/Gene J. Puskar)
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According to MLB’s website, the league began working on similar changes with Nike and Fanatics in 2018. They were designed to have 25% more stretch and dry 28% faster. Nike was responsible for designing the new uniforms while Fanatics was tasked with production.
But reaction to the new uniforms was less than enthusiastic.
MLB said the biggest concerns that will be addressed include larger letters on the back of jerseys and “individualized pant customization.” It will also address discoloration caused by players’ sweat.
Carlos Rodon of the New York Yankees pitches in the second inning against the Houston Astros at Minute Maid Park on March 29, 2024 in Houston. (Tim Warner/Getty Images)
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For an immediate solution this season, MLB is working to find a solution to the “minor color difference” between pants and jerseys that some teams with gray uniforms deal with. It is expected that those teams will get these uniforms by the second half of the season.
“We will continue to work with Nike to make adjustments with the goal of delivering a uniform that looks good and helps MLB players perform their best,” Manfred said.
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