The New York Mets on Friday unveiled their City Connect uniforms, which the team will wear during Saturday home games beginning April 27.
According to the team, the design process took more than two years of planning before they arrived at a final result. The Mets’ traditional colors of blue, orange and white will be replaced by gray and purple on these uniforms.
“It’s all about connecting with New York,” said Mets Chief Marketing Officer Andy Goldberg. “A lot of details, a lot of focus on this idea: yes, it is not orange and blue in design. It aims to connect to New York. It’s not just intended as an alternative Mets uniform. It is our City Connect. It’s how Met fans around the world can represent.”
The uniforms pay tribute to the trains that connect Mets fans, the bridges that bring their boroughs together and the concrete that serves as the city’s drumbeat. pic.twitter.com/2AwfY7iSIy
— MLB (@MLB) April 19, 2024
According to the Mets, the gray symbolizes the “concrete jungle of New York City,” while the purple represents the 7-line train heading to Citi Field.
There are also details on the jersey that have meaning, such as the “NYC” on the chest that is intended for the entire city, not just Queens where the Mets play.
The pinstripes on the jersey and pants consist of circles and diamonds and represent New York City’s local and light rail lines.
The sleeve patch on the right arm is designed like a New York City subway coin.
The hats feature a cross-section of steelwork on the Queensboro Bridge. Inside the hats is an artistic representation of the city’s metro map.
The player names on the back of the jerseys are in a font that the Mets traditionally use on the front of away jerseys.
Eight MLB teams, including the Mets, will debut City Connect uniforms during the 2024 season. Only the New York Yankees and Oakland A’s do not have City Connect uniforms.
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