MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred has announced that the new uniforms unveiled this year, which have faced criticism, will undergo changes for the 2025 season.
“Player and club feedback is extremely important to us,” Manfred stated. “Together with Nike, we listened to our players and, as a result, we are addressing their concerns.”
The changes for the 2025 season will include larger lettering on the back of jerseys and “individual pant customization,” as well as addressing the discoloration caused by players sweating.
Earlier, major league baseball players expressed discontent with the new uniforms, claiming they differ significantly from the old models. Some players have reported a see-through quality, while others have complained about the fit.
San Francisco Giants infielder Casey Schmitt’s groin region was even visible while posing for the team’s photo day, a widely circulated incident highlighting the issue.
MLB officials clarified that the uniform pants remain unchanged in terms of material and thickness from last season. However, there were changes to the fabric of the jersey, not the pants.
Pitcher Tommy Kahnle of the New York Yankees noted that the pants felt tighter this year, stating, “Even I thought the last few years they haven’t been as stretchy. But definitely this year you can notice the fabric is just a little tighter than we’re used to. I think the consensus is they’re not too great. … I know a lot of the guys don’t really like them.”
MLB Players Association executive director Clark expressed disappointment, saying, “It’s disappointing that we’ve landed in a place where the uniforms are the topic of discussion. Each conversation with the guys is yielding more information with what we’re seeing.”
“A lot of the rhetoric is confirmation that the pants are see-through. It’s been an ongoing conversation where each day has yielded something new that doesn’t seem to make as much sense as you would like it,” Clark added.
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