Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin has publicly addressed the controversy surrounding the new MLB uniforms, criticized for their see-through pants and other design issues, stating that Fanatics, the company responsible for manufacturing the Nike-designed uniforms, is being unfairly blamed. Rubin emphasized that Fanatics has followed the specifications provided by MLB and Nike closely, saying, "We're doing everything as we've been told." Despite the backlash from fans, players, and concerns from the MLBPA, Rubin expressed confidence that "Nike will be proved right" and the uniforms will eventually be recognized as an improvement.
On Friday, Fanatics offered a different kind of transparency. CEO Michael Rubin said that the company is taking undue heat as fans and players — individually, and as the MLBPA — have criticized the Nike-designed uniforms. More details: https://t.co/vkATDt4rRs https://t.co/isqFLMw51u
Michael Rubin said his company is being unfairly blamed for those new MLB uniforms. He said the uniforms were made to the specifications set by MLB and Nike. https://t.co/BDyuteYnXJ
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new Major League Baseball uniforms that have see-through pants and other fit and design problems https://t.co/CQWeWp6sVE
Michael Rubin says Fanatics 'getting the s*** kicked out of us' over MLB uniforms that have been ridiculed by fans for being see-through - but says Nike-designed outfits WILL be seen as an improvement https://t.co/nGmPuhdrvH https://t.co/bH8TJhbdU1
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin finally responds to MLB uniform controversy: ‘Getting the s–t kicked out of ourselves’ https://t.co/dlb4IgfeVz https://t.co/eJsAGPLo5D
Fanatics' Michael Rubin deflected blame for the awful new MLB jerseys https://t.co/lgjV22VJsi https://t.co/UgSYGamA2F
MLB's new uniforms: Fanatics founder Michael Rubin reacts to backlash as MLBPA still concerned https://t.co/7rW0Xd2N4H
Fanatics' new MLB uniforms have made headlines for the wrong reasons. And CEO Michael Rubin opened up about the backlash. "We’ve purely been doing exactly as we’re told." More from @stephenjnesbitt and @EvanDrellich ⤵️ https://t.co/vkATDt4rRs https://t.co/aBlpKCN3aU
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says his company is being unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms that have see-through pants and other problems. https://t.co/ARpJDTocIL
Fanatics being unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms that include see-through pants, founder says https://t.co/GgSuItoqh0
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin addressed MLB’s new uniform debacle https://t.co/iuy8vG13wq
Fanatics founder Michael Rubin says company unfairly blamed for new MLB uniforms https://t.co/vm83rR7GDh
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin on MLB uniforms: ‘We’re doing everything as we’ve been told and we’re getting the s*** kicked out of us.’ https://t.co/hqpjSO4q4C https://t.co/hmLMTUTkbE
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin responds to the hate on the new MLB uniforms 😬 (via @MikeSilvermanBB) https://t.co/kgZQRzQePq
Fanatics CEO Michael Rubin says they are getting blasted over the new MLB jerseys. He also says, eventually, "Nike will be proved right" about the uniforms being an improvement. https://t.co/n7IUDzBmMs
Michael Rubin, Fanatics CEO speaks about MLB’s new Nike uniforms, manufactured by Fanatics, that have rankled players: “A difficult position for us - we're doing everything as we’ve been told and we’re getting the shit kicked out of us. So that’s not fun.” 1/3