Part of the fun in minor league baseball is the different forms of entertainment beyond the actual baseball game.
Small towns throughout the country take pride in having minor league baseball in their respective cities, with in-game contests, dance-offs, mascot races, and more as ways to provide additional entertainment for fans.
Another fun thing minor league baseball does to keep things entertaining is most all teams have creative team names and uniform combinations.
Contents
- Top Minor League Baseball Jerseys
- 1. Durham Bulls
- 2. Savannah Bananas
- 3. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
- 4. Corpus Cristi Hooks
- 5. Asheville Tourists
- 6. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
- 7. State College Spike Fresh Prince Jerseys
- 8. Rocket City Trash Pandas
- 9. Montgomery Biscuits
- 10. Gary Southshore Railcats Office Jersey
- 11. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
- 12. Great Falls Voyagers
- 13. San Jose Giants Star Wars Jersey
- 14. Eugene Emeralds Lumberjacks
- 15. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
- 16. Bowie Baysox Moon Landing
- 17. Altoona Curve Mr Rogers
- 18. Hillsboro Hops
- 19. Wilmington Blue Rocks
- 20. El Paso Chihauhuas
- 21. Albuquerque Isotopes
- 22. Iowa Cubs
- 23. Omaha Storm Chasers
- Final Word
Top Minor League Baseball Jerseys
Many minor league teams have fun alternate jerseys they wear throughout the season that are then sold to raise money for good causes, another reason minor league baseball is great.
Let’s take a look at some of the best:
1. Durham Bulls
SOURCES: The best jerseys in minor league baseball will be available again later this week 👀 pic.twitter.com/6riWEjffxK
— Durham Bulls 🏆🏆 (@DurhamBulls) March 22, 2022
Thanks to the movie Bull Durham, the Durham Bulls have one of the most iconic minor league baseball jerseys, so we give them the top spot.
2. Savannah Bananas
Miles better than the all-star uniforms? The Savannah Bananas unis pic.twitter.com/G4z9UCkKnx
— Cooper Smith (@ecoopersmith) July 14, 2021
The Savannah Bananas have taken the country by storm and are basically a traveling baseball circus that provides a variety of in-game entertainment.
With that type of vibe, you have to have awesome uniforms. I am hoping I can make it to one of their games this year to check them out!
3. Wisconsin Timber Rattlers
Brewers High-A affiliate Wisconsin Timber Rattlers will become the Wisconsin Udder Tuggers for the rest of the week and wear these uniforms
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 22, 2023
(via @TimberRattlers) pic.twitter.com/pqwBDWGD7H
My god. They did it. The greatest uniform in all of sports. The Wisconsin Timber Rattlers as The Wisconsin Brats. Time to go home, everyone. Our work is done. #Brewers pic.twitter.com/AOfU58EFdb
— Jared Linden (@jaredlinden) July 18, 2018
The Timber Rattlers have always had awesome minor league uniform combinations and this “Udder Tuggers” uniform is hilarious. Although it may be embarrassing to wear as a player, you have to admit uniforms like this will help keep players loose and remind them they are playing a kid’s game while getting paid to do so! They also had a “Brat” theme uniform a few years back that was epic!
4. Corpus Cristi Hooks
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Burgers and baseball? I can’t think of two better things, and these specialty jerseys from the Corpus Cristi Hooks land them in the top 3.
5. Asheville Tourists
The Asheville minor league baseball team, wearing their tribute night jerseys. The Asheville Hippies. This is a baseball team I could support.😆 pic.twitter.com/1Ti3bVwFSw
— Michael Clem (@RealDeadhead) July 17, 2019
I love the color scheme of the Asheville Tourists’ regular jerseys, and they always come up with epic specialty jerseys.
Let’s celebrate that Astros WS win with some new merch. 🤩
— Asheville Tourists (@GoTourists) November 6, 2022
Presenting to you, the NEW 2023 Alternate Jersey!
You can get your very own replica from the Tourists Trap now ➡ https://t.co/McumPdEdvi
(PS – they come in both children and adult sizes!) pic.twitter.com/gxzlusHUv5
6. Lehigh Valley Iron Pigs
8 years ago we made Bacon synonymous with the @IronPigs and the brand ushered in an era of food identities in Minor League Baseball. Today, our bacon logo and jersey is universally loved and “Bacon USA” is our unofficial name for the experience at Coca-Cola Park. pic.twitter.com/4qJHf3aYBw
— Kurt Landes (@kurtlandes) February 27, 2022
The Iron Pigs are one of the most famous minor league teams, and I love these bacon-themed jerseys.
I may have to look into getting one of these bacon hats!
7. State College Spike Fresh Prince Jerseys
State College Spikes minor league team wearing “Fresh Prince” jerseys today pic.twitter.com/QFsJ9VqrTe
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) June 29, 2014
The State College Spikes make the top 5 with these epic Fresh Prince of Bel-Air Jerseys.
If your having a rough day, taking in some minor-league baseball with a Fresh Prince-themed ballpark night will do the trick!
8. Rocket City Trash Pandas
Rocket City is going to wear these and they might be the best jerseys in all of @MiLB 🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥
— Jared Tims (@Jared_Tims) September 10, 2021
Actually I’m just going to declare these THE BEST jerseys in all of minor league baseball! pic.twitter.com/8HwHXUySag
The Rocket City Trash Pandas are my favorite minor league team name, and their jerseys don’t disappoint.
The creativity of some of these minor-league team names is off the charts.
9. Montgomery Biscuits
One thing’s for sure — our uniform options will always be top tier 😮💨
— Montgomery Biscuits (@BiscuitBaseball) February 8, 2023
Which one is your favorite? #ButterUp pic.twitter.com/UYBeKlFmYI
The Biscuits are one of the best teams historically in the Southern League. And their logos make me want to grab some breakfast.
10. Gary Southshore Railcats Office Jersey
Game 49: Winnipeg Goldeyes at Gary SouthShore RailCats
— Baseball Brit (@BaseballBrit) August 16, 2018
‘The Office’ Night by @railcats is one of my favourite baseball promotions
Each Wednesday one episode is celebrated & players wear this incredible jersey that fans bid on to raise money for local charities! pic.twitter.com/wUtkxgGXTf
The most creative award has to go to the Gary Southshore Railcats for their Office themed jerseys.
I had to glance at these to figure out it was all the same shirt since they are designed so well!
11. Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp
Our new on-field caps and jerseys are available NOW online and in person at the VyStar Souvenir Store.https://t.co/uFViYX0sTu pic.twitter.com/PdjHl0CoqM
— Jacksonville Jumbo Shrimp (@JaxShrimp) December 2, 2022
The Florida minor league team jerseys have some of the best color schemes and represent the region’s hobbies well.
Who doesn’t grow up wanting to play for the Jumbo Shrimp when they get older?
12. Great Falls Voyagers
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The Great Falls Voyagers play in Montana and have a great team name and a bright color scheme. I love what they do with the jersey auctions to help with local charities.
13. San Jose Giants Star Wars Jersey
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Star Wars night at San Jose Giants games are always a big hit. Some of the best names in Giant’s history made stops in San Jose, like Buster Posey, Tim Lincecum, and Pablo Sandoval.
14. Eugene Emeralds Lumberjacks
Some may say these are the worst uni’s others may say the coolest looking. Eugene Emeralds MiLB Lumberjack Night. I like them, Have to appreciate the idea. pic.twitter.com/ISZKkjszW0
— Willam Loredo (@CASunDevil02) December 10, 2020
I love it when teams incorporate unique geography into their logo like the Eugene Emeralds do with their Lumberjack-themed jerseys.
15. Pensacola Blue Wahoos
@PhilHecken @UniWatch Pensacola Blue Wahoos wore these Guy Harvey jerseys on Saturday. pic.twitter.com/JfwfYhu0s7
— Coach Lawson (@Coach__Lawson) May 21, 2015
The Blue Wahoos are another fantastic minor league team name, and these jerseys are sweet!
What better two combined hobbies than baseball and deep sea fishing?
16. Bowie Baysox Moon Landing
JERSEY AUCTION ALERT! The Baysox Moon Landing Jersey Auction bidding ends today at 4:00 pm! Get those last hour bid in for the best jersey in Minor League baseball this season!https://t.co/PSseQDX7lv pic.twitter.com/vxB0dDBrfP
— Bowie Baysox (@BowieBaysox) September 12, 2019
There are many inside jokes in baseball about hitters crushing balls into other orbits and these Moon Landing jerseys likely generate some entertaining puns from the Baysox broadcasters when they wear these unis.
17. Altoona Curve Mr Rogers
Please, won’t you be my neighbor? #NationalGoodNeighborDay pic.twitter.com/i4LTZRQ6LU
— Altoona Curve (@AltoonaCurve) September 28, 2020
It’s a beautiful day in the neighborhood when the Altoona Curve sport these epic Mr. Rogers alternate jerseys!
18. Hillsboro Hops
ALL BLUE EVERYTHING. #AllHoppedUp pic.twitter.com/UZIdPjsleT
— Hillsboro Hops (@HillsboroHops) May 19, 2018
The Hops may have another one of my favorite minor league baseball uniform color schemes that seem to all work perfectly together.
19. Wilmington Blue Rocks
The #Woodstalk Jerseys have been recognized as one of the Best Specialty Jerseys in all of Minor League Baseball! #Woodstock #Woodstock50
— Wilmington Blue Rocks (@WilmBlueRocks) August 5, 2019
Now is your chance to Rock The Vote!
🗳️: https://t.co/4FtejPKAlR pic.twitter.com/Xhtmos810o
These Woodstock jerseys from the Wilmington Blue Rocks got a ton of media attention when they wore them a few years ago.
Let’s hope they continue to trot them out in future years.
20. El Paso Chihauhuas
Best Cinco De Mayo jerseys: The Padres AAA minor league affiliate, the @epchihuahuas, have become the El Paso Margaritas! (📷 by @CarlosOGTorres) pic.twitter.com/SaCZhxFW22
— Darren Rovell (@darrenrovell) May 5, 2019
I absolutely love these specialty day-themed jerseys from the El Paso Chihuahuas, as they changed their team name into the El Paso Margaritas for Cinco De Mayo.
21. Albuquerque Isotopes
You gotta love some of these wild and unique special jerseys that the minor league teams come up with. This one is from @ABQTopes and let me tell you that the best Green Chile in the world comes from New Mexico👍🏻@Rockies @MiLB pic.twitter.com/1sN5frGFt5
— Troy Collins (@WCoastScouting) June 29, 2018
If you haven’t tried New Mexico green chilis you are missing out and they go perfectly on a nice cheeseburger.
The Isotopes changed their name for a night to a local specialty meal in Albuquerque.
22. Iowa Cubs
Here’s how we line up for game one against Indianapolis! pic.twitter.com/zUVmL5kcQu
— Iowa Cubs (@IowaCubs) August 16, 2022
The Cubs have one of the most classic looks in major league baseball and I love what the Iowa Cubs do with the pinstripes and modern Cub jersey top!
23. Omaha Storm Chasers
Omaha’s John Lannan throws a pitch while wearing a Han Solo jersey during Star Wars night with the Storm Chasers. pic.twitter.com/77x1lybuJa
— Mark Kuhlmann (@coolmancreative) May 7, 2016
Here’s another Star Wars-themed jersey from the Omaha Storm Chasers that I like.
Most minor league teams around the country have a “Star Wars-themed night where you can get some cool swag, so check your local team’s schedules if you want to attend!
Final Word
Minor League Baseball is a staple for entertainment for non-major cities nationwide, and games are a blast to attend in person.
You will typically find some of the most creative at triple A baseball games since those teams have bigger budgets, but be sure to check out some A ball and Independent league baseball as well.
Each town and league has its own twist on keeping the game fun. I plan on making it to more parks around the country in the coming years, and I look forward to starting a new minor-league hat collection!