The introduction of new MLB jerseys for the 2024 season, produced by Fanatics in collaboration with Nike, has sparked widespread criticism from players, fans, and media alike. The jerseys, officially named Vapor Premier, have been described as looking cheap, with complaints about their fit, logo placement, and overall quality. Cardinals players were among the first to voice their dissatisfaction, calling the jerseys 'cheap.' Critiques also focus on the jerseys' appearance, comparing them unfavorably to previous designs and even to recreational league jerseys. Despite some isolated positive feedback, the consensus appears to be overwhelmingly negative, with concerns that this could mark the beginning of broader issues for Fanatics, Nike, and MLB uniforms. The situation has escalated to the point where players are directly reaching out to Nike and the MLB Players Association (MLBPA) has become involved, indicating the depth of the discontent.
Good on the @MLBPA for looking into this. The jerseys look cheap and just aren’t what we’re used to seeing in the MLB. Hopefully things change and we get the jerseys that players and fans can get excited for. https://t.co/rImXtUx5Sn
The top story so far of MLB spring training: those new Nike-designed, Fanatics-manufactured jerseys. Fans are fuming. Players are pissed. One star has taken his thoughts directly to Nike. Others have gone to the players union. “It looks like a replica.” https://t.co/j3m0wZ4cJE
The new jerseys aren't great https://t.co/0VeGCmglEK
These New MLB Uniforms Look Awful https://t.co/5wXm77PIrQ https://t.co/rFoDO6mvCo
These New MLB Uniforms Look Awful @ChrisKlemmer https://t.co/ez9oV5gqJ8 https://t.co/qARE7cal3M
Why is MLB / Nike taking away customization from jerseys? ▶️ https://t.co/DM8u3j4rLU https://t.co/vWkToVo0XM
people are really unhappy about these new MLB jerseys huh?
"They look cheap" 😬 #FTLive breaks down the new MLB jerseys supplied by Nike - did MLB make a mistake? "I have to admit, the names looked better on the old ones" ▶️ https://t.co/8b8Ls1Pchw https://t.co/TeceVypHb0
This may only be the start of bad news for Fanatics, Nike and MLB uniforms https://t.co/xJNeSDXP1B
The Fanatics baseball jerseys are horrible. Players are right to complain. And fans shouldn't pay money.
MLB players weigh-in on the Nike and Fanatics new Vapor Premier jerseys. These will be the official on-field jerseys for all 30 teams in 2024. Thoughts? 🤔 (via @jmjones) https://t.co/CWjnNjhnwt
Nike's new on-field MLB jerseys are slowly trickling out across the league and players and fans are very, VERY unhappy about how they look and feel Not a great start to the 2024 season! https://t.co/COfXY6K0Lg
MLB players and fans are already hating the terrible Fanatics-produced Nike jerseys for the 2024 season https://t.co/FQ1L4u0hFu https://t.co/zvyYqiX2js
i like the new fanatics jerseys. they look good
I'm mad about the Fanatics MLB jerseys because it's the lowest-stakes example of the thing that's sending me over the edge: An everyday thing is getting worse. Everyone knows it and hates it. It's one guy's fault and we know who it is, but there's nothing we can do to stop it.
The style of jerseys around the league have reportedly changed with a different style fit, logo placement, and other small adjustments... Thoughts on the new designs? https://t.co/OyBaAil8ah
Holy shit man. The new fanatics jerseys look absolutely horrific. This has gotta be fixed by Opening Day https://t.co/coIGuUnDeO
Cardinals players blasted their “cheap” new jerseys for the 2024 MLB season https://t.co/DdzsOVpkNO
Fanatics somehow making one of the best jerseys in baseball look like a cheap rec league jersey. What are they doing? https://t.co/u0jkgVnHea
Fanatics is the Temu of sports apparel https://t.co/xrvOpghePw