MLB UNIFORM CODE

I think each team should have a standard so they look like a cohesive group rather than a bunch of individuals.

I kind of like the long Pro-style pants, myself, but the stirrups are OK too. Sort of retro.

tr,

As much as I like the "old school" look I doubt mlb would make any drastic uniform code change. I think for the most part teams do a good job keeping the "issues" to a minimum. Besides, some of the new looks are ok in my book.

rz

I am not talking about issues---I just wanted to get a discussion going on thoughts about the uniforms---at times it looks like all nine on the field just came in off the street

Doo-rags and dredlocks for everybody!

Although dredlocks may have to be optional for some lacking the requisite materials.

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Originally posted by TRhit:
rz

I am not talking about issues---I just wanted to get a discussion going on thoughts about the uniforms---at times it looks like all nine on the field just came in off the street

tr we're on the same page with "issues" meaning the complications involved with standardizing the uniforms.

The only thing that really bothers me about MLB uniforms are 1) pants that are several sizes too big and 2) hats that are crooked. I'm not saying that the pants should be skin tight, but they shouldn't be baggy either (I'm picturing Manny, but there are others as well). And hats should be worn straight, IMO. I'm not a fan of stirrups or high socks particularly, but I'm not a big fan of the pants hanging way down over the shoes either.

And I don't mind stuff like Francona wearing or not wearing a jersey.

I hate crooked hats on or off the field, but, I do think that loose fitting long cut pants are more comfortable.

It's called a uniform for a reason. It should be worn uniformally. If you weae your pants long fine, roll them up fine. But they are uniform in size and style. Kinda like those Yankees with their no-facial hair policy and black spikes. Some of the stuff today is getting way over the edge.
This is coming from someone who has to wear a uniflorm to work.

Coach Merc

Great post

maybe all nine guys don't look good with hair

I think the kids tend to not like the stirrups.

CADad

We are talking MLB here not the kids---if the MLB players go to stirrups or whatever then so will the kids

I doubt they will buy into this

First of all, there is a unifrom code.

And I have no problem with big leaguers looking however they want. They've worked hard to get to that point and they're getting paid a lot of money to play the game. They deserve to wear their uniform however they want as far as Im concerned.

Rz1 where did you find TR's little league picture??? WOW they look uniform in uniform.

Walawala, it's not their uniform it is the uniform of the team. Yes, they have worked hard and many many many others before them worked hard for a lot less money. The uniform lives on because of what others have made of it. Yankee Pinstripe Pride, Dodger Blue, the Cardinals Birds on the bats and then there are the Red Sox World Champs and they at least looked better then in 04'.

I agree with Coach Merc. I personally love the look of man in uniform. One that fits properly anyway. Sorry Manny, but looking like ya just rolled out of bed in your PJ's to show up for work just doesn't do it for me. JMHO

I am a fan of everyone on the team doing the same thing, even if it goes against traditional standards. For example, on my college team we ALL wear Clemson-Cut pants that are pretty baggy and hang over the shoes. We all also try to flat-bill our hats, but with the cheap pre-curved hats our coach bought it is difficult to. Also, the lefties on our team all have their hats tilted to the right, and the outfielders all have the word "athletes" written on the right side of the hat bill (an ongoing argument we have with the infielders as to who are the better athletes) and "No Gaps" is written on the other side of the bill.