Pro baseball is looking like a remake of “The Emperor’s New Clothes”

As spring training kicks into gear, many MLB players are voicing concerns over the league’s new uniforms for the upcoming season – including some feedback that hits below the belt.

The MLB Players Association said it’s talking with the league about a range of issues concerning the new attire, with an emphasis on complaints that the new pants are see-through and reveal players’ undergarments.

Let’s break it down: MLB officials say the new uniforms, which are designed by Nike and manufactured by Fanatics, improve players’ mobility by providing 25% more stretch. The league also notes that the lettering, sleeve emblems, and numbering are less bulky than previous editions in an attempt to make the jerseys more breathable and comfortable.

And while a handful of players say they like the lighter feel of the new jerseys, many others are complaining that the uniforms look and feel cheaper than the candy displayed by checkout at the dollar store due to a combination of flimsy fabric, off-center lettering, and a lack of logos being stitched directly onto the jersey.

• A growing number of MLB players are also staging their own silent protests against the new see-through pants by wearing last year’s uniform bottoms during spring training.

👀 Looking ahead… The MLB Players Association said it hopes to resolve the new uniform issue with the league prior to Opening Day on March 28.