Perhaps you’ve heard of the little situation Major League Baseball got itself into after leaning on Fanatics and Nike to revamp their uniforms. From the WSJ:
The lettering on the nameplates was disproportionately small. The lack of actual embroidery stitching made them resemble cheap knockoffs. Players complained that their pants weren’t sized properly, let alone tailored to their preferences. Then, on team photo days, another issue was revealed: Those pants, designed to prioritize breathability, were essentially sheer in the harsh lights of a camera’s flashbulb.
Fans who were eager to see Shohei Ohtani in his new Los Angeles Dodgers uniform were suddenly left wondering if they were seeing a little too much of Shohei Ohtani.
The WSJ article gives a close look at the ambition and institutional miscommunication that led to this disaster, but this is only the most hilarious example of a broader “jersey modernization gone wrong” trend.
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