MLB jersey sizes

by appleshampoo on Mar 9, 2009 2:58 AM PDT

I'm thinking about dropping too much money on a Felix Venezuela WBC jersey, because I think they look really sharp, and I've been needing a jersey for a while now (hopefully they don't get knocked out and he gets at least another outing, but anyway).

This is the one at which I'm looking; however, I'm a little distressed about the size options. Looking at this sizing chart, based on my dress shirt/pant size measurements I should probably be a medium, but in regular t-shirts I'm usually a large/XL depending on the fit. These things always look huge, so I'm wondering if the sizes just run a little big. Any experiences from you guys that have bought the MLB replica jerseys in the past would be great. Thanks!

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In jerseys, I typically wear about a 40 in authentics

I can get away wearing most medium T-shirts, sometimes I have to move up to a large. I bought a BP jersey off ebay this last year and medium fits me great.

I don’t know if that helps or not.

I would say to go with an M’s Felix jersey instead of the Venezuela WBC though, unless you have an attachment to the country. As much as I like the font they used (Deftone Stylus. Look it up), I feel like the baseball jersey is a terrible application of it. That font belongs on the back of one of my bowling shirts and for shorter words only.

But that’s just me being a design snob.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 9, 2009 3:17 AM PDT reply actions

Yeah

for some reason I’m really into the WBC this year after not really paying any attention in ‘06, and I’m pulling for V due to the 4 Mariners. I don’t have any other attachment to them. I guess I like being different though, which is why I haven’t bought any jersey’s yet. If I did an Ms jersey I would probably do Rowland-Smith.

Another question, are the authentics really worth twice the price of the replicas? I could afford the authentic if I really wanted to…but I’m naturally cheap…

by appleshampoo on Mar 9, 2009 3:32 AM PDT up reply actions

Authentic is better quality

In that it’s more durable, holds up better over time. So if you plan to wear the jersey on a regular basis and wash it semi-frequently, authentic is going to pay for itself in terms of its durability. The fabric’s also a little thicker (IIRC), which is nice for the first and last month of a chilly Seattle season.

As for sizing, I’m probably about the same as Two Rs and Two Ls – usually get away with medium, occasionally need to upsize to large for T-Shirts. I’m 6-2/200 and I go with large jerseys for a couple of reasons:
-Wear them over the top of other shirts or even a light jacket/sweatshirt no prob
-Don’t like the snug fit for a jersey when I try on medium
-Little extra length is a plus with my height

Anyway, that might give you at least some kind of benchmark to work with. Hope it helps…

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by seattlecougar on Mar 9, 2009 12:57 PM PDT up reply actions

I suppose it's worth saying that I'm 5'7" and 155 or so.

by Two Rs and Two Ls on Mar 9, 2009 11:16 PM PDT up reply actions

Huh

Looks like the WBC jerseys actually have easily noticeable differences between the replicas and the authentics, notably the replica Venezuelas don’t have a number on the front, and the writing on the front is in a straight line.

by appleshampoo on Mar 9, 2009 4:07 AM PDT reply actions

The one I bought, I bought larger, so I could wear it over layers if needed.

by msb on Mar 9, 2009 8:01 AM PDT reply actions

I thought this wold be about who wore the biggest jersey in the MLB.

so, who is the fattest player in baseball?

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by GarlicFryCubFan on Mar 9, 2009 9:20 AM PDT reply actions

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by seattlebruin on Mar 9, 2009 9:53 AM PDT up reply actions

Well...

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by msb on Mar 9, 2009 9:59 AM PDT up reply actions

Moe Vaughn?

by Fin on Mar 9, 2009 11:20 AM PDT up reply actions

I've been wondering this as well

I think I want to drop money on a Felix replica M’s jersey…

You know what? Fuck you Sports Gods, fuck you.

by bluemax on Mar 9, 2009 9:36 AM PDT reply actions

I should mention

I wear a large usually in tshirts, depending upon the brand. I’m about 5’8"/5’9" and around 200lbs (yes I am trying to lose weight)

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by bluemax on Mar 9, 2009 11:39 AM PDT up reply actions

I've been looking at getting a jersey as well

I’m quite short, though, and don’t want to be swimming in the damn thing. I wear a size medium shirt, so what size jersey should I shoot for?

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by tootthekazoo on Mar 9, 2009 9:46 AM PDT reply actions

I should probably just go home right now, and look at the size on mine.

right?

by msb on Mar 9, 2009 10:00 AM PDT up reply actions

Not a bad idea, really

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by tootthekazoo on Mar 9, 2009 12:17 PM PDT up reply actions

Ah.

It’d be waay too big. It’s really too big for me— an XL mesh jersey (cheaper) whose shirttails come to mid-thigh, and voluminous size can take many layers underneath.

by msb on Mar 9, 2009 6:50 PM PDT up reply actions

Probably gonna be going into the Small size of jerseys, since they're so big. I had to get a small.

Or you could swallow your pride and check the children’s section. Me, I’d rather get a small, even if it fits worse.

by Ezzra on Mar 9, 2009 10:28 AM PDT up reply actions

If you can fit into a kids though, they're markedly cheaper.

I saved something like $50 by buying a Kids 16 sized All Blacks kit instead of an Adults small. Exact same jersey and the difference in fit was almost too slight to tell.

by Matthew on Mar 9, 2009 10:33 AM PDT up reply actions

Pride doesn't exist when buying sports jerseys

I have a Seahawks Julian Peterson jersey, size of Youth XL, that fits me like a baggy T-Shirt. It’s perfect

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by tootthekazoo on Mar 9, 2009 12:18 PM PDT up reply actions

And it was $35 cheaper than an adult jersey

There are benefits to being short

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by tootthekazoo on Mar 9, 2009 12:20 PM PDT up reply actions

Yes, yes there are.

My kids’ sized teamware saves me quite a bit.

by Kirsten Schlewitz on Mar 9, 2009 4:06 PM PDT up reply actions

Ive been thinking about getting a Felix authentic jersey too.

Can’t decide between the home jersey or the alternative jersey.

by Fin on Mar 9, 2009 11:17 AM PDT reply actions

In a perfect world I like to get the older style alternate

that doesn’t have numbers on the front.

White dirties too easily.

by JI on Mar 9, 2009 11:31 AM PDT up reply actions

I'd like to get an alternate

but the online store doesn’t seem to have them for replica jersey’s, unless I’m missing something.

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by bluemax on Mar 9, 2009 11:38 AM PDT up reply actions

I actually like this better than the authentic, assuming the numbers don't look like they were ironed on the back like a little league uniform

http://shop.mlb.com/product/index.jsp?productId=3442911&cp=1452366.1452889.1473434

by JI on Mar 9, 2009 11:44 AM PDT up reply actions

Woah $79?

Oh wait that’s because it doesn’t have a name/number.

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by bluemax on Mar 9, 2009 1:05 PM PDT up reply actions

I have two authentics...

I’m about your size (5’11" 190) and I have authentic Alternate, and Road. The Road is a 40, and it’s a little small, but it still fits. The Alt. is a 44 and fits great. I’d either recommend a 44, or going down to a 42 at the smallest.

by dancehall_dreamer on Mar 9, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions

Another idea

If you’re able to get to a M’s Team Store (or, for that matter, any sporting goods store that carries jersies) you could just try on the different sizes.

Again, keep in mind that you may want to layer it over a jacket or sweatshirt when it’s colder out, so if you’re just wearing a t-shirt when you go in don’t buy one that’s too snug.

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by seattlecougar on Mar 9, 2009 12:58 PM PDT reply actions

I haven't found a store in my area that sells jersey's

I guess I’ll try something on at either the Dodgers or Angels team stores, I just kind of want to get one before I go to the first M’s series.

Meh after looking at my bank account today I’ll hold out awhile.

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by bluemax on Mar 9, 2009 1:07 PM PDT up reply actions

Yeah

This is probably the best idea. Based on the anecdotal evidence in this thread, I should probably roll with a 44. I’m 6’0" and pushing 220 at the moment, but that’s only because I’ve been lazy the last 3 months (usually I’m around 200). Damn metabolism…

by appleshampoo on Mar 9, 2009 1:44 PM PDT up reply actions

Excellent

Walked down to the Ms team store on 4th and tried on a few authentic jerseys. 48 it is for me.

by appleshampoo on Mar 9, 2009 4:00 PM PDT up reply actions

I'm a fan of the giveaway t-shirts, myself.

thus, I can sometimes be found proclaiming that my dad is No. 1.

by msb on Mar 9, 2009 1:19 PM PDT reply actions

I think I wore out every M's give away shirt I ever got

I do still have a couple of Edgar Martinez bats from bat night. I can’t believe they used to give away wood bats to kids.

I think I may have a Griffey glove from glove night, man I remember being so excited for that game only to be disappointed that the glove was so cheap and plasticky. I was so naive as a child.

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by bluemax on Mar 9, 2009 2:14 PM PDT up reply actions

I actually got one of those wood bats

I don’t think I’ve ever been so happy. and to top it off, it had Dan Wilson’s signature painted on it. I later managed to get his real autograph right next to the painted one. One of the high points of my childhood, really.

by Ezzra on Mar 9, 2009 4:05 PM PDT up reply actions

They don't do bat night anymore?

I remember actually playing homerun derby with those bats with my friends (until it cracked, of course). Then, in 2001, I was too old to receive a bat on the night they were giving them out, but my sister got one and I have it in my room. I bring it out and swing it around every now and then.

by Wilder. on Mar 9, 2009 5:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I still have my A-Rod

“We are on a mission, Sir” shirt from… What, 97?

Got drunk and pissed off a couple years ago and shattered my Edgar bat… When I woke up with a gash in my hand and remembered where it was from, I was even more pissed. Yeah, crazy that they used to give those away…

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by seattlecougar on Mar 9, 2009 10:12 PM PDT up reply actions

Once when I was drunk

I shattered my favorite plastic pirate sword by banging it against a banister. Your story is cooler/more depressing.

by appleshampoo on Mar 9, 2009 11:43 PM PDT up reply actions

Eh...

It was either knock my brother out or go vent my frustration on an inanimate object. I only wish I’d found one that wasn’t as sentimentally valuable.

“Favorite” plastic pirate sword… As in they come in more than one style? I’ve got two… my plastic one and my bad-ass real one with a skull etched into the hilt.

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by seattlecougar on Mar 10, 2009 9:30 AM PDT up reply actions

I like the implication that you have multiple plastic pirate swords.

by abender20 on Mar 10, 2009 12:21 PM PDT up reply actions

I'll stop after this, I promise.

This was the default state for me in college after a few beers:

I think I only have one sword left.

by appleshampoo on Mar 10, 2009 12:28 PM PDT up reply actions

2000

by Robert on Mar 11, 2009 6:37 PM PDT up reply actions

I have a 52!

And I can wear a sweater and sweatshirt under it (which is why I got it so big to begin with). This does not help you, but I felt like sharing, because I heart my jersey.

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by section331 on Mar 10, 2009 4:26 PM PDT reply actions

I got an authentic Felix rookie jersey

in a 48 inch (what I wore in a dress jacket in my Army uniform). It’s a little snugger than I think it ought to be. Yeah, I put on wight after I got out, but not all that much. So, if you were going with an MLB authentic, I’d go a tad bit bigger than you think you need, unless you never plan on buttoning it.

by Ike Clanton on Mar 10, 2009 7:35 PM PDT reply actions