The Uniform Calamity (The Player's Version)

[Noah Berger]

Marlins players give their takes on the new uniforms introduced by Nike and Fanatics this season.

One of the hottest topics surrounding spring training this season is the controversy over the new MLB uniforms from Nike and Fanatics. Whether it be the smaller names on the back, the transparency of the pants, or how they feel, it's hard to walk around a big league camp without hearing someone talking about the uniforms. Most quotes come from observers and people outside the locker rooms and off the field, so I went around the Marlins' clubhouse and asked the players for their takes on the new uniforms. 

 

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"I really don't care that much. I'm not gonna lie. I just feel like I look good in everything I wear. You can put me in something and everybody might think it looks bad, but I look in the mirror and I'm like, 'I might have a little something going here.' I think I look good in the uniforms. I saw some pictures yesterday. I thought I looked really good in the uniforms. They might just fit me that way. You know, I mean, my body structure and all that stuff." —Jazz Chisholm Jr. 

 

"The only problem I have is the pants don't fit me, but that happens every year when we get to camp and start trying on new pants. Other than that, everything is good." —Luis Arraez

 

"I think it's definitely different, but realistically, things change over time. You're gonna try things out; some things work, some things don't. Me as a player, the lighter, the better, especially playing in Florida. Those guys up north, maybe in Minnesota, might want some heavier jerseys. Me, I'm just happy that they're Nike jerseys, and they fit well, and they stretch well. I don't have too many controversial thoughts about it. It's up to the fans, really. They're the ones that buy the jerseys." —Troy Johnston

"I would say I'm with the rest of the crowd, honestly. [The uniform] feels good so far. I think the material of it feels great—it's light, so it's not too hot when you're out in the sun. I guess the only critique I would have is the size of the name on the back, which is a little bit small compared to the number, but I actually don't have anything wrong with it." —Bryan Hoeing

"I'm okay with them. I think our jerseys turned out a little better than a lot of other teams. Like, I saw the Cardinals, and it just looks really plain, and I think the color of ours helps it out a little bit, but they're comfy. The pants are cool. I've never been a guy that has really paid too much attention to uniforms, so I don't mind them too much." —Dane Myers

"The feel is fine. Just knowing that people can see through them is a little uncomfortable. So I just layer up and hopefully wear black so that no one can notice. But yeah, that's all I'm thinking about." —Tristan Gray

"I didn't really notice anything until the word started getting around, and the first thing I noticed was the letters seemed smaller. I guess they're going for a lighter fit. The one thing I've noticed is the pants are pretty see-through. If you're wearing some 'lucky undershorts' or something like that, and they got a bunch of colors on there, I think you're gonna be able to see those pretty well. Other than that, I mean, I wear an undershirt, so I don't really notice the whole feel of the jersey, but they feel lighter." —Anthony Bender

"I don't think the feel is terrible. With the pants, they're definitely pretty see-through. I think the vents are a little different. I feel like it's a little bit tighter. Other than that I mean I think the pants are okay. My biggest thing with the jerseys is they just don't look as nice as the old ones. You know, hand-stitching them on and bigger letters and everything I think just looks more professional. I feel like we had nicer jerseys in travel ball growing up." —Devin Smeltzer

"I like the jerseys a lot. I think they're a lot lighter than last year's version, which is nice, especially right now, being so hot. I think maybe if it's colder, I'll feel a little different about them, but right now, I like the tops a lot more than last year's." —Xavier Edwards

"We're all like pretty used to it now. I think at first everyone was like, 'Woah, these are so different.' Then you were like five times. I don't think anyone's really thinking about the jerseys right now." —Declan Cronin

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