MLB fans’ outrage over the look of the league’s new jerseys continues as they caught a look at the New York Yankees players’ sweat-filled shirts during the team’s opening game of the baseball season.
The MLB and its jersey provider, Fanatics, were criticized throughout Spring Training over numerous issues about the new jerseys.
Among the concerns were the pants being see-through.
And on Friday, the MLB jerseys were mocked after a new issue arose.
During the Yankees‘ road game against the Houston Astros, New York star Aaron Judge’s jersey was drenched in sweat.
Yankees starting pitcher Carlos Rodon’s sweat was also clearly visible all over his road jersey.
The left-hander’s sweat even caused the jersey to turn his grey jersey even darker.
Rodon had to wear a new jersey in his final inning of work.
After the Yankees 8-1 road victory, Judge was seen celebrating with his star outfielder teammates Juan Soto and Alex Verdugo.
And all three of their jerseys were dark due to their sweat.
Baseball fans were shocked at the jersey issue and mocked the MLB and Fanatics.
One commented, “Uniforms are a joke.”
A second wrote, “Fanatics have ruined the game of baseball.”
While a third said, “They have got to get rid of these uniforms.”
And a fourth asked, “I thought I was seeing things?”
In February, MLB Players Association executive director Tony Clark called out the league’s new uniforms.
“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.”
He mentioned that the main concern centered on the uniform’s pants and that they were too transparent.
The new uniforms, which are produced by Nike and Fanatics, were designed to be lighter, softer, and stretchier than their predecessors, per The Athletic.
Fans also chimed in about the jerseys during Spring Training with many complaining about the design, even pointing out the lack of security in the pants.
MLB Opening Day began on Thursday and the jersey issues have continued in another area relating to sweat.