Miami Marlins Uniform Power Rankings

Jul 12, 2014; New York, NY, USA; Miami Marlins starting pitcher Tom Koehler (34) pitches against the New York Mets during the sixth inning at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Adam Hunger-USA TODAY Sports

4). Black Alternate Jerseys

Labeled an “alternate” by the team, this uniform have been worn entirely too often over the past couple of years. I’ve been to 5 Marlin games in the past 3 years, and the team has worn black jerseys four of those times. It feels like the team is ignoring the nicer looking white and grey jerseys, choosing to wear black at home and on the road.

Grade: C+/B-

Aug 7, 2014; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (27) rounds the bases after hitting a two run home run against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the ninth inning at PNC Park. The Pirates won 7-2. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

3). Red-Orange Alternate

It’s bright, obnoxious, out there, and I love it. I also hate it, because it gets overused just like the black jerseys. Alternates are supposed to be exciting, because they aren’t supposed to be worn every single week. Apparently, the Marlins either hate their home and away uniforms, they’re just hipsters who chose to ignore the status quos. Either way, the orange is a bit too bold for my taste, and it adds to the lack of team color scheme. If somebody asked me what the Marlins colors’ are, I doubt I could come up with an answer.

Grade: B

Apr 18, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Miami Marlins right fielder Giancarlo Stanton (M) celebrates with teammates after hitting a grand slam to win against the Seattle Mariners 8-4 at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

2). All White Home Uniform With Orange Cap

I think this look was only used two or three times last year, and that’s a shame. The orange hats really stand out on TV, and the white jerseys are smooth. The white jerseys are one of my personal favorites, and it was really tough to put them in the second spot.

But you’ll understand when you see what’s next.

Grade: A-

Jun 27, 2014; Miami, FL, USA; Irish actor Jack Reynor throws out the first pitch before a game against the Oakland Athletics at Marlins Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Steve Mitchell-USA TODAY Sports

1). Mystery Jerseys: Aqua

I don’t understand why the team doesn’t wear these jerseys. What says Miami like some aqua blue straight from the ’90s?

They scream Fresh Prince of Bel Air, and I’m pretty sure that’s what Jeffrey Loria is going for. I wouldn’t mind seeing these worn with some white pants, and kicking the black jersey out of the rotation. Sure, it’s way out there, but so are the bright orange disco jerseys. The only place you can find these bad boys? The team store. I’m praying that you’ll be able to find them on the field in the near future.

Grade: A(?)

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