Responding swiftly to the negative feedback on the new Nike Vapor Premier uniforms, MLB has taken a proactive stance to address the issue, as revealed in a memo obtained by ESPN on Sunday night.
The new jerseys, a redesign by Nike, were touted as superior products. However, they have been met with widespread dissatisfaction from many players, who have voiced their displeasure with the changes. Fans were also not pleased with the alterations in the new uniforms, according to reports.
Among the most common grievances about the new uniforms was the use of a see-through fabric, particularly in the pants. This design flaw became a subject of ridicule during this year’s spring training for MLB teams, echoing the players’ dissatisfaction.
According to the memo, the jerseys will be changed to address the concerns of MLB players, including larger lettering on the back of each player’s jersey, ESPN reported. Additionally, an issue involving mismatched gray tops and bottoms, commonly referred to as the road jerseys, will be corrected. Also, a “higher-quality zipper” will be added.
Furthermore, MLB players claimed there was a recurring problem with the new jerseys’ propensity to collect sweat during baseball games, ESPN reported. According to the memo, that will also be fixed.
The MLB Players Association has squarely placed the blame on Nike for the mishaps with the new uniforms, a stance that underscores the seriousness of the situation.
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