Major League Baseball on Friday unveiled its uniforms for the upcoming All-Star festivities in Washington D.C., and… well, lets just say you won’t forget what country you’re in.
The jerseys, which players will wear during workouts and the Home Run Derby but not the All-Star Game itself, are all kinds of red, white and blue, with stars dotting each “I” and notable D.C. landmarks in the background — the Washington Monument for the AL and the U.S. Capitol for the NL.
All-Star Game unis unveiled 👀 pic.twitter.com/0oBX2xXYf4
— Sports Illustrated (@SInow) June 15, 2018
The socks, meanwhile, feature a variety of stars and stripes and red, white and blue patterns, plus an outline of the White House.
Once again, the All-Star socks by @stance are FRESH. Workout day socks first and All-Star game socks. pic.twitter.com/WbKzGv8UT5
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) June 15, 2018
As for the hats, MLB revealed one typical-looking (and elegant) set for the All-Star Game itself…
The All-Star game caps also look a lot different this year. But each team maintains its primary colors. pic.twitter.com/Q5DevYJQ20
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) June 15, 2018
As well as a more adventurous — and almost literally star-studded, even on the inside — version for workout day.
The workout day caps are a lot different this year — but again, lots of D.C. flair to them. pic.twitter.com/E2d9JRyZd8
— Yahoo Sports MLB (@MLByahoosports) June 15, 2018
How you feel about these jerseys likely depends on how you feel about the convergence of sports and patriotism. If you love flyovers and camo Memorial-Day uniforms and the singing of God Bless America at the seventh-inning stretch, you’re probably a fan. And if you wish sports leagues (particularly ones with a high percentage of foreign-born players) would tone down the in-your-face Americanism… there’s always next year in Cleveland.
