why are the mlb teams wearing black hats?
413
Here's the simple reason for that: For those asking, during #PlayersWeekend, the pitchers are wearing black hats because the batters were having difficulties seeing the white ball with the white hat.
1323042
On this weekend connected to the day where citizens unite and honor military heroes for their patriotic service in support of the U.S., MLB players and Club personnel will wear camouflage-designed caps with their uniforms, as well as optional camo-themed socks. ... Players also have the option of wearing light blue socks.
475497
So brace yourself... the Yankees will be wearing black uniforms for MLB's Player's weekend. The New York Post is reporting that due to the rules behind the Player's Weekend the home team gets to choose between White or Black uniforms. Now obviously the Dodgers home whites are on that iconic list so they chose white.
871885
Most people who wear their caps backwards are TRYING to look cool. Others do it out of necessity if they are doing an activity where the brow of the cap will get in the way. In sports this is most commonly seen in baseball when the catcher is behind the plate and is wearing a mask.
1249416
It's called pine tar, a sticky substance players put on their bats to reduce slippage. The goop gets on their batting gloves and gets transferred to their helmets when they adjust them. Players who adjust their helmets constantly, like Cabrera, leave more gunk on their helmet.
338683
The home team for each game received the first choice of wearing either the all-black or the all-white uniform, the road team was then assigned the opposite option. ... Pitchers on Team White will be wearing a black cap with their uniform to avoid any issues with hitters seeing the ball.
962545
The Boston Red Sox aren't alone in wearing green jerseys on St. Patrick's Day. More baseball teams have joined the Boston Red Sox in celebrating St. ... All MLB teams wore special green hats for their spring training games on or around St.
681802
It's generally because hats can obscure identity. Most bars/pubs/clubs have this rule but only some enforce them if they have constant trouble. O.P. or hats disguise your identity too much, allowing you to cause trouble.
251264
['Boston Braves.', 'Boston Red Sox.', 'Brooklyn Dodgers.', 'Chicago Cubs.', 'Chicago White Sox.', 'Cincinnati Reds.', 'Cleveland Indians.', 'Detroit Tigers.']
322687
Some fans compared the jerseys to literal trash, and while harsh, they have a point. That's apparently so the pitchers lids won't be a distraction for the batters. Reds are in all-white players' weekend uniforms. Their pitchers, however, are wearing black caps so batters can see the ball better out of the hand.
1176208
The latest MLB jerseys use something called Cool Base technology, which is meant to help keep players cool in the summer. It makes the material lighter and offers venting under the armpits. Authentic MLB jerseys have a Cool Base tag. Knockoff counterfeit jerseys often do not have all the tags.
442987
Quite simply, it's the new camouflage pattern carried over from the cap visor. As always, all of MLB's proceeds from the sale of the Memorial Day caps, jerseys, and socks will be donated to MLB Charities — which are used to support programs for military veterans and their families.
1245853
It's a fashion statement. The reason baseball caps have a curved brim is because the front of the human head is rounded, so if you take a flat piece of stiff material and sew it to a beanie-type cap, it will naturally curve to follow the curve of the head.
181034
There is no requirement by the PGA Tour that players must wear hats. There are a couple of Tour Pros that don't wear hats. Most PGA Tour players have hat contracts with various apparel manufacturers. ... But they could wear a hat with a sponsor's brand on it.
1136971
There is no requirement by the PGA Tour that players must wear hats. ... It's often in the form of a ball, glove and hat contract.
928747
Why a dress code? The league and NHLPA want their players to look professional when representing their respective organizations and feel this is the ideal way to do it. The players realize the difference between games and practices while wearing suits and the dress code is also meant to promote team unity.
644760
The baseball cap was and still is an important means by which to identify a team. Often the logo, mascot, or team's initial was placed on the cap. Usually, the cap was also fashioned in the official colors of a particular team.