The unveiling of MLB's new jerseys and pants for the 2024 season has sparked a wave of different reactions. Have you seen the new MLB uniforms yet? If not, you are in for a treat.
Initially met with optimism, the jerseys don't seem to have delivered on quality. Unlike previous endorsements from stars like Nolan Arenado, Adley Rutschman, and Ronald Acuña Jr., the public opinion of these jerseys has not been great.
While these athletes highlighted the uniforms' innovative features in a press release, the fans have voiced concerns. The broader player base and baseball community have also shown disapproval of the jerseys' perceived quality and design.
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The Downfall of Fanatics
Despite the initial excitement, many have criticized the new MLB uniforms, pointing out issues that suggest a "cheap" production feel. Complaints have focused on the jerseys' appearance, particularly their breathability, and the awkward placement of player names. The player names are oddly curved, making longer names fit poorly.
idk if the jersey can even be blamed for this one. Gotta come up with a shorter last name at some point 😭 pic.twitter.com/r8LoXa895u
— Ance🌵 (@ancelarmstrong_) February 21, 2024
No chance.. no actual chance pic.twitter.com/vTtlO4dPgr
— Fuzzy (@fuzzyfromyt) February 15, 2024
Additionally, the new pants have been criticized for being somewhat see-through, a detail that's hard to miss in team photos.
The new fanatics technology is so good that you can literally see straight through the pants. Genius way to make it more breathable pic.twitter.com/5hVlUVdM0x
— Fuzzy (@fuzzyfromyt) February 21, 2024
This backlash begs the question: Has Fanatics' attempt to innovate led to a compromise in the quality of MLB uniforms?
The collaboration with Nike aimed to bring the latest in fabric technology and design to the forefront. However, the execution seems to have fallen short of expectations. This has left players and fans longing for the standard authentic MLB jerseys they've grown accustomed to.
lmao Fanatics' new jerseys are so trash that their customer service team is responding "oops, that looks wrong, please contact us so we can replace your screwed-up jersey order" not realizing they're replying to... a photo of an actual MLB player's actual MLB uniform pic.twitter.com/LXQSRLXdHK
— ℳatt (@matttomic) February 21, 2024
When you consider the costs of these authentic jerseys, they don't seem worth it in their current state. “Are Authentic Jerseys Worth the Money?” Check out our blog post to find out!
Picture Perfect 📸 pic.twitter.com/FlXOfKQKEA
— New York Yankees (@Yankees) February 21, 2024
In the face of these criticisms, it's crucial for fans and teams looking for gear to remember the value of quality. For those exploring options for their own baseball jerseys and pants, TeamGear Canada offers unparalleled style and customization.
It’s sort of impressive just how bad the new MLB jerseys are through Nike/Fanatics. pic.twitter.com/RLtynhh9kj
— Spencer Gilman (@gilmansg13) February 15, 2024
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