Fansided

MLB: Power ranking the best uniforms for 2015

By Will Osgood

Jun 10, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder David Lough (9) celebrates with teammates on the field after defeating Boston Red Sox 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Jun 10, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Baltimore Orioles left fielder David Lough (9) celebrates with teammates on the field after defeating Boston Red Sox 5-2 at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /
facebooktwitterreddit
Prev
14 of 31
Next
Aug 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Rusin (52) pitches in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 5, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Chris Rusin (52) pitches in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Isaiah J. Downing-USA TODAY Sports /

18. Colorado Rockies

Like Tampa Bay, the Colorado Rockies have multiple alternate tops, and for some reason I don’t hate it. The purple alternates leave something to be desired, and the black alternates aren’t outstanding. But they seem to fit the Rockies.

Each uniform uniquely fits the urban, but outdoorsy, dichotomy of Coors Field. So, too, does the regular home white with the black pinstripes and black lettering and numbering-with just the slightest hint of purple shading.

Aug 7, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) throws to first base for the force out of Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar (not pictured) during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 7, 2015; Washington, DC, USA; Colorado Rockies third baseman Nolan Arenado (28) throws to first base for the force out of Washington Nationals third baseman Yunel Escobar (not pictured) during the first inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The colors really work perfectly, and again, they identify so well with the ballpark the Rockies play in–Coors Field uses rustic architecture so perfectly in the urban downtown setting.

The uniforms, though not exactly original, and not tremendously different from the ones they debuted in 1995, present one of the best fits to the ballpark of any team.

Aug 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Eddie Butler (31) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports
Aug 3, 2015; Denver, CO, USA; Colorado Rockies starting pitcher Eddie Butler (31) delivers a pitch in the first inning against the Seattle Mariners at Coors Field. Mandatory Credit: Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports /

That isn’t necessarily a prerequisite, but it certainly doesn’t hurt. It’s a nice coincidence, or if not a coincidence, a nice symmetry which is fairly unique. So kudos to Rockies management. At least they’ve gotten one thing right.

Still, a few years back they had a home alternate uniform with the “CR” logo, which mirrored the look on both the home and away caps, on the chest plate of the jersey.

Again, I do like alternate home whites–or grays–if done well. In my opinion, those were done properly. Maybe they don’t need to bring them back, but if they chose to, I certainly wouldn’t dock them any points in my super important rankings.

Next: Another team who has stuck with it

Home/Arizona Diamondbacks