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  • Great Britain is making its first appearance at the World Baseball Classic.
  • While it is a good moment for British baseball, it will be remembered for their uniforms.
  • Nike's design for Team GB took minimalism to a new level, and other teams are even mocking it.

Team Great Britain and Nike are taking minimalism to a new level at the World Baseball Classic, and even other teams have jokes.

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Team GB qualified for the World Baseball Classic for the first time this year, marking a big moment for the sport's growth on the island. However, the milestone is being overshadowed by their comically simple uniforms.

In particular, fans have mocked the jersey for its design, which does not include a logo or number on the front and uses a basic font for the team name. 

Uniform expert Paul Lukas called it "the worst jersey ever."

Using grey — the historical standard for road baseball jerseys — isn't helping. At least the home jerseys add some color to the game. 

Graham Spraker #30 of Team Great Britain pitches during the World Baseball Classic. Daniel Shirey/WBCI/MLB Photos via Getty Images

While fans on social media have ridiculed the jerseys, it gets worse when a single-A baseball team gets in on the action.

The Lake County Captains, the high-A affiliate of the Cleveland Guardians, did just that.

—Lake County Captains (@LCCaptains) March 13, 2023

 

To make matters worse, the lettering used doesn't even seem to be produced very well. 

During Team GB's game on Monday night, one of the letters fell off Ian Gibaut's jersey as he was warming up. 

—FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 13, 2023

That, of course, led to more jokes.

—Reds in Four (@RedsInFour) March 13, 2023

 

And the Lake County Captains were quick to update their design.

—Lake County Captains (@LCCaptains) March 14, 2023

Here is hoping Team GB plays their next game with at least the minimum 15 pieces of flair.

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Martina Birk

Update: 2024-05-13