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Yankees say alterative uniforms won’t kill tradition: ‘We’ve got a patch on our sleeves!
TL;DR
Yankees players are advocating for the use of alternative uniforms during select games, particularly their navy blue batting practice jerseys. They emphasize that this change won't compromise the team's traditional pinstripes.
Key points
- Yankees players want to wear alternative uniforms.
- They propose using navy blue batting practice jerseys.
- The jerseys feature 'New York' in gray and a Nike logo.
- Players believe this won't harm the team's traditional image.
YankeesGiancarlo StantonYankees-Red Sox
BOSTON — Yankees players want to buck tradition for selected games. They’ve seen most every other club wear alternative jerseys and want in on the fun.
They don’t want to stop wearing pinstripes for every home game, but they’d like to break out their navy blue batting practice jerseys once in a while during road trips. The jerseys, which are used for games during spring training, spell out New York in gray across the chest and include a Nike logo.
“What are they made for?” designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton asked. “To see if a hanger works? They’re here.”
Stanton spent five minutes before Wednesday night’s Yankees-Red Sox game at Fenway Park campaigning.
“We’ve talked about it for a few years,” Stanton said. “They’re always in our locker, but we don’t wear them (during games). So why not?
“There’s a lot of tradition here. It’s the most iconic jersey there is in sports, but that doesn’t mean every once in a while you can’t change something up, especially on the road.”
Yankees captain Aaron Judge chimed in, too.
After initially saying “if it happens, it happens” and “I’m got nothing else for you,” Judge had a powerful response to NJ.com asking if taking a stance is a tough call for him because of the Yankees’ tradition.
“Yeah, I’m all about tradition, but we’ve got a patch on our sleeves,” Judge said. “So if you want to talk about tradition, I don’t think the Yankees used to have that.”
Since July 21, 2023, Yankees’ home and away game jerseys have included a Starr Insurance logo patch on the left sleeve. Starr Insurance reportedly will pay the Yankees $25 million to have its logo on game jerseys through the 2031 season.
According to Stanton, a lot of his teammates are onboard with wearing BP jerseys for certain games.
“A lot of people would be OK with it,” he said. “Each and every person I’ve talked to, they would be good with it.
“We have the uniforms. If not like we sat in a room and designed it ourselves. It’s here. It’s always been here.”
Stanton, who says he doesn’t know if anyone took this issue to managing partner Hal Steinbrenner, wouldn’t mind seeing the Yankees introduce City Connect alternate jerseys, as well.
Q&A
What alternative uniforms are the Yankees considering?
The Yankees are considering wearing their navy blue batting practice jerseys during selected road games.
Why do Yankees players want to wear alternative uniforms?
Yankees players want to wear alternative uniforms to join other clubs in having fun with their attire while maintaining their traditional pinstripes for home games.
What do the Yankees' alternative jerseys look like?
The alternative jerseys are navy blue, feature 'New York' spelled out in gray across the chest, and include a Nike logo.
Who is advocating for the change in uniform policy for the Yankees?
Designated hitter Giancarlo Stanton is one of the players campaigning for the change in uniform policy.
