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MLB: Major League Baseball uniform power rankings

By Nicholas Ian Allen

Jun 4, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) talks with St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark Reynolds (12) after he doubled in the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 4, 2015; Los Angeles, CA, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers center fielder Joc Pederson (31) talks with St. Louis Cardinals first baseman Mark Reynolds (12) after he doubled in the third inning at Dodger Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports /
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Jun 2, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday (7) talks with manager Mike Matheny (26) after they were both ejected from the game by umpire Joe West (not pictured) during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Brewers 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 2, 2015; St. Louis, MO, USA; St. Louis Cardinals left fielder Matt Holliday (7) talks with manager Mike Matheny (26) after they were both ejected from the game by umpire Joe West (not pictured) during the seventh inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at Busch Stadium. The Cardinals defeated the Brewers 1-0. Mandatory Credit: Jeff Curry-USA TODAY Sports /

St. Louis Cardinals. 4. player. 32. . Est. 1892. National League Central

  • Home Cap: 3rd
  • Home Jersey: 4th
  • Road Cap: 3rd
  • Road Jersey: 3rd

The Good: There is so much that is right with the St. Louis Cardinals’ uniforms, it’s difficult to know where to begin. The primary red cap with the iconic StL logo is perfect, and I’m glad the Cardinals wear it on the road just as much now as they wear their navy blue alternate. And while I’ve let it be known that I prefer a standard cap, it’s worth noting that the navy blue cap dates back to 1940.

St. Louis also made a smart move on the alternate front when they introduced a throwback-ish cream uniform in 2013, which they wear at home on Saturdays. Admittedly, it’s a little odd that the jersey says “St. Louis” on the front since it’s worn at home, the style itself is terrific. Also, the Cardinals get bonus points because they were one of the early pioneers of the current striped socks trend in 2000, styled after the stirrups the club wore in the 1950s and 1960s.

The Bad: There are four Major League Baseball teams that have essentially perfect uniforms, and the Cardinals are one of them. I personally don’t care for the bird on bat navy blue Sunday alternate cap compared to the StL, it’s not bad at all.

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