Sideways caps in MLB

[Jersey]

There's a little something I noticed in MLB the last few years, and really noticed it tonight while watching the Yankees. A few players, more specifically a few pitchers, have taken to wearing their caps ever so slightly to the side. What is it with this? A reflection of ghetto culture? An attempt to show that they're "down with the homeboys" back home?

My two examples:

Felix Hernandez from Seattle


Dontrelle Willis from Florida


(I would have posted on-field pictures, but all I could find were ones of them in their pitching motion and not head on. But I promise, watch a game and you'll see they wear it like that always.)

So what's the point of wearing their hats like idiots, instead of like a professional ball player? Who knows, there may actually be a legit reason for it. Like maybe it helps them see the plate better?



Nah. I think they just look like morons. If I was a coach or team manager, I'd make these guys wear it upside down and inside out until they quit the shenanigans and wore the damn thing properly. But that's just me.


What's next, uniform pants worn halfway down their backside showing the sliding shorts? Gang signs with every strike out or double play? Give me a break. Be professional, please.

[Classicblast]

Jersey you're touching home right now. I hate it too. I think it's just wrong. Its one thing to wear your hat how you want to out and about but as a guy who wore a hat professionally for 16 seasons I call it an outrage.

The uniform is not supposed to be loose. I don't think it should be painted on obviously you need to be comfortable enough but its not supposed to sag. The hat goes above the eyes and straight too. No angle on a balseball hat not during the game.

[Phil]

I think we already know how I feel.

I made this about 3 years ago because Jason and some of his friends wear their hat crooked.


This was mostly meant to tease my son and his friends I can't believe how many angry replies I've gotten to this. lol.

[Kimm]

Its just style. ;D