MLB: Power ranking the best uniforms for 2015

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Aug 6, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Matt Wisler (37) delivers a pitch to a Miami Marlins batter in the sixth inning of their game at Turner Field. The Braves won 9-8. Mandatory Credit: Jason Getz-USA TODAY Sports /

17. Atlanta Braves

The first things I think of when it comes to the Atlanta Braves are either the tomahawk chop, or annoying teams who only won one World Series over the span of a 14-year run in which the team made the playoffs each season without fail.

There’s losing, and then there’s losing the way the Braves did in the 1990s and early 2000s. Granted their streak of consecutive playoff appearances is quite impressive, and possibly will not be matched again for many generations.

Aug 2, 2015; Philadelphia, PA, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Julio Teheran (49) pitches during the first inning of game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park. Mandatory Credit: John Geliebter-USA TODAY Sports /

But the point is, as classic as the Braves “A” or tomahawk logo are, I don’t think of them immediately the way I might other teams of similar regard. And I live in Mississippi, which unlike my previous home in New Orleans, is Atlanta Braves country.

If you’re a Major League Baseball fan in Mississippi, you probably root for the Braves. The reason I don’t immediately think of their current look may be because many fans still prefer the old lowercase cursive “a” logo. It could be for a lot of reasons I suppose, but none of them are absolute.

What is absolute is the fact the Braves’ uniforms have been unchanging since their dominance—or at least partially (more on this momentarily). The home and road white and grays are the same as in the glory days of Bobby Cox and his trio of Hall of Fame pitchers.

Jul 29, 2015; Baltimore, MD, USA; Atlanta Braves starting pitcher Mike Foltynewicz (48) pitches during the first inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. Mandatory Credit: Tommy Gilligan-USA TODAY Sports /

The only change to either ensemble is the use of an all navy blue hat on the road. They also will sport a navy blue top on the road coupled with the same hat—which gives them an advantage over some teams who insist on changing up the hats unnecessarily (though this isn’t always looked down on by me).

Meanwhile at home, the Braves have worn red alternate uniforms, which are basically identical to the regular home whites. They don’t wear them often enough. They will also sport a throwback Braves uniform with no name plates on the back and less colored striping, which has a cleaner look even than their modern home jerseys.

Aug 8, 2015; Atlanta, GA, USA; Atlanta Braves relief pitcher David Aardsma (32) pitches against the Miami Marlins during the ninth inning at Turner Field. The Braves defeated the Marlins 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Dale Zanine-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s a nice change-up for weekend games.

All-in-all the Braves’ uniform combinations are exactly what you’d want: simple and classic.

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