There’s nothing like variety in sports, especially when a team isn’t a lock to make the playoffs or is down a star player. Taking in a baseball game live is always plenty of fun, but add a little change of pace, and it can be so much better. One way for MLB teams to provide that randomness is with their alternate MLB uniforms.
You’ve got your total misses when some teams go the “camo” route, and then you have several teams that just don’t get it when it comes to treating their fans to a high quality alternate look. A few MLB teams absolutely get it, however, and they take custom baseball uniforms to a whole new level when they send their players out with their “other” digs.
People will always have their own thoughts on the best and worst MLB uniforms, so that naturally plays into the best alternate uni’s, as well. We’ve got five of our own personal favorites, so feel free to check them out and let us know if we nailed it or if we missed a couple really good ones:
Texas Rangers Red Uniforms
The Texas Rangers currently sit atop the AL West division and are trying to win the division and/or get into the 2015 MLB playoffs, whatever the cost. They’re also looking good doing it. Texas happens to have one of the better MLB uniform rotations in the league, as no one will balk about their regular blue uniforms. However, they’re among the league leaders when it comes to their alternate uniform game, as their red uniforms might be the best jersey they have.
Oakland Athletics Yellow Uniforms
Oakland has always kept their MLB uniforms fairly traditional, as even their modern uniforms still pay homage to their throwback 1970s look. Their alternates really take the cake, though, as the all yellow uniforms oddly capture what the Athletics are all about. Most A’s fans are used to the all white and green trim or the bold green with white pants, but no other Athletics uniform is as flashy and eye-catching as their yellow alternate uniforms. They could even make a case for the best in baseball.
Toronto Blue Jays Blue Uniforms
Toronto dances dangerously on the fine line between being original or looking like the Los Angeles Dodgers when it comes to their all white or cream grey uniforms. But when they put on their blue alternate baseball uniforms, there is no mistake the Blue Jays are on the scene. Toronto is one of the most potent offenses in all the league and they just might be a World Series contender in 2015, but there is no denying they seem to be at their best when dressed in their blue jerseys. Even if that’s not necessarily case, they at least look their best when donning the blue uniforms.
Pittburgh Pirates Black Uniforms
Pittsburgh, much like their hometown brethren the Steelers, will always be known for their yellow and black combination. But what’s more Pirate-y than Pitt’s black alternate uniforms? Nothing, is the answer. Andrew McCutchen and co. can beat anyone on any given day, but there’s no denying they look their absolute sharpest when wearing their black jerseys.
Seattle Mariners Alt White Uniforms
The Mariners have come on strong since the middle of the summer and in some ways they’re “white hot”. That brings to mind their best uniforms, which arguably have to be their all white alternate uniforms. They only bust them out every now and then, but Seattle never mixes today’s modern era with a throwback mentality than when they’re draped in all white with the classic “Mariners” etched across the chest. Sure, there might be some edgier uniforms or even ones that cater more to the throwback image, but Seattle’s all white uni’s do one of the best jobs of mixing both.
Got a better alternate uniform? Tell us what other uniforms you think should have cracked our top-5!
