On Thursday, MLB unveiled its line of spring fashions -- i.e., the new uniforms -- that teams will wear in Cactus League and Grapefruit League play during spring training. Headlining the changes are the new hat designs that many teams will be featuring:
As well, the jerseys have undergone some changes. Here's this from the MLB press release:
The jerseys are a part of Majestic’s new Flex Base uniform system, a design developed through insights from Major League players, innovative fabric technologies and extensive wear testing over the last two years. The new Flex Base uniforms feature a new, lighter weight twill technology and mesh panels on the sides of the jerseys which reduce the overall weight of jerseys by 10-20% and enhance freedom of movement.
As you'll also soon see, the hats have on the sides a "highway road sign" patch with the state initials "AZ" or "FL" depending on where they play their exhibition slate. A nice touch, it says here.
Now, let's have a look at what this scribe has deemed to be the ten best new spring training looks for 2016. Then we'll get around to rolling out the also-rans. First, though, the winners ...
Royals' new spring training cap is a winner, esp. now that they're the reigning World Series champs. Great design. pic.twitter.com/On1I4IKm5B
— Paul Lukas (@UniWatch) January 28, 2016
It's all about the crown above the KC logo on the hat. It would look great even if they weren't the reigning champs.
Batter up! Check out the new unis that your #WhiteSox will be wearing for #SoxSpringTraining! pic.twitter.com/CMKdl6IbCQ
— Chicago White Sox (@whitesox) January 28, 2016
Ah, a welcome return of the Sox's "batter up" logo.
Today @MLB unveiled a new look for Spring Training: https://t.co/BZYYEuU6Td #Brewers #CactusCrew pic.twitter.com/mPijK4eElO
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) January 28, 2016
Anything with the ball-in-glove hat logo, which never should have gone away, gets hosannas from me.
New look for 2016 #SpringTraining! pic.twitter.com/ONPFOAQvGf
— Toronto Blue Jays (@BlueJays) January 28, 2016
Love the navy hat with the maple leaf.
NEW #DodgersST alternate hats and jersey for 2016. pic.twitter.com/zHtKY0V7Lq
— Los Angeles Dodgers (@Dodgers) January 28, 2016
The Dodgers make the cut solely because of the new road hat. Nice look. Classic font that evokes the classic "Dodgers" script on the jersey.
New Spring Training caps have been released. Who's joining us in Surprise? pic.twitter.com/cq5VnEu7T7
— Texas Rangers (@Rangers) January 28, 2016
Repping the state in which they play and for which they're named -- approved.
Our 2016 Reds #SpringTraining hat and jersey! pic.twitter.com/zlSs8tD0XB
— Cincinnati Reds (@Reds) January 28, 2016
Mr. Redlegs is quietly yet manifestly superior to Mr. Met.
See these new alternate spring uniforms make their debut. #RaysUp https://t.co/L6loA9AXdn pic.twitter.com/3zlSuTftc0
— Tampa Bay Rays (@RaysBaseball) January 28, 2016
Sure, why not. It's the little sunburst thing plucked from the standard logo.
Check out the 2016 Braves #SpringTraining hats and jerseys! pic.twitter.com/nUsb1d4bYl
— Atlanta Braves (@Braves) January 28, 2016
The font on the hat reminds one of Ricks Mahler and Camp, and that is a small, good thing.
10. Detroit Tigers
And some more of the #Tigers' Spring Training caps and jerseys. pic.twitter.com/WYKdAchS6n
— Detroit Tigers (@tigers) January 28, 2016
I like traffic-cone orange, and I do so sans regrets or apologies.
On these matters, EOB has spoken. Finally, here's an action-news look at all 30 spring training hats ...
Cap off your new-and-improved 2016 #SpringTraining ensemble with @NewEraCap. pic.twitter.com/CcwShrj0wy
— MLB (@MLB) January 28, 2016
And all 30 spring training jerseys ...
The new @MajesticOnField #SpringTraining jerseys are here, and they’re spectacular! pic.twitter.com/4v5QyYNgV5
— MLB (@MLB) January 28, 2016
Now go forth and purchase durable sports goods.