We aren’t even a month into the MLB season, yet there are already countless stories on the material of the Fanatics jerseys and pants.
The latest partnership between Fanatics and MLB has been nothing short of a disaster. From see-through pants to players sweating through uniforms, complaints have arisen from many. Today, a game between the Detroit Tigers and Pittsburgh Pirates featured the biggest blunder yet.
In the top of the ninth inning, Tigers outfielder Riley Greene slid into home to give his team a 3-2 lead. It was a great effort from the 23-year-old, but also one that required him to get a new pair of pants.
the pants seam different this year pic.twitter.com/L1733yVAqd
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) April 9, 2024
Looks like Riley Greene is going to need a new pair of pants. 😅
(Via: @JohnnyKaneBSD)pic.twitter.com/bXL3RKfMh8
— Foul Territory (@FoulTerritoryTV) April 9, 2024
Once arriving in the dugout, Greene and several of his teammates laughed in disbelief at how easily his pants ripped apart. It was well worth it, as the Tigers were able to walk away with a 5-3 win. After the game was over, however, fans focused less on the outcome and more on their frustration with Fanatics.
Way to go @Fanatics you should be ashamed of yourselves
— Andrew Bumps (@bumpsa21) April 9, 2024
But a least they’re breathable…..
— CareyCopeland (@CareyCo31181651) April 9, 2024
We were worried about them being see-through. Turns out they are gone-through.
— Brisbylife (@brisbylife) April 9, 2024
I couldn’t stop shaking my head. Such a problem, and it’s awful. These are professionals having little league wardrobe problems
— Patrick Kaplan x – 48-23-6 (@PatrickKaplan13) April 9, 2024
Rob Manfred says there’s no problem. I think he’s entitled to another raise actually.
— James K 🏔️ (@robotwrestler) April 9, 2024
Defeats the purpose of being more athletic if you have to wear “under”pants
— Jeff Long (@JeffLongg9521) April 9, 2024
If breathability was the goal then…behold!
— Logan (@Blottskie) April 9, 2024
This hasn’t been a seamless jersey transition 🤣
— Sports Guy (@smsportsguy) April 9, 2024
dudes wearing pants under pants so you know he didnt trust the pants
— Astroboy💫 (@Astroblast65) April 9, 2024
Yeah I don’t remember them exploding last year…🤣
— JIM 🫡 (@Dodgerjim2020) April 9, 2024
At some point, you’d imagine a major change will be needed here, but to this point, nothing has been done about it. If malfunctions like this continue, it is only a matter of time before more players start complaining, which may force the MLB’s hand.
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