“Hideous, disgusting, terrible”: Fans divided over San Francisco Giants’ City Connect jerseys

TOI Sports Desk / TIMESOFINDIA.COM / Updated: Apr 9, 2025, 23:58 IST

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Fans shared mixed reactions over the San Francisco Giants’ new City Connect jersey. For many fans, it wasn’t serious enough for a sport as special as MLB, SF Giants Marketing Officer said the team is thrilled to have vibrant colors.

“Hideous, disgusting, terrible”: Fans divided over San Francisco Giants’ City Connect jerseys (Image Source: X)

Amidst a heavy duty baseball season, the San Francisco Giants are now bringing on board their City Connect jerseys this year, which has a very different kind of a look. Fans, however, have reacted with mixed opinions, while some fans loved the new look, other fans felt the jersey looked boring.

What is special about San Francisco Giants’ new jersey?

The San Francisco Giants' new City Connect jerseys are a mix of black, purple, and white. They have white wave designs, with the team’s name on the sleeves. The cap also matches the shirt color—black. Here, the purple color stands out.

Giants chief marketing officer Rachel Heit reacted and said:

“With our new City Connect uniform, we’re pushing creative boundaries and remixing how the Giants reflect the spirit of our city. This launch goes beyond a jersey -- it’s a cultural statement. We’re thrilled to collaborate with Nike and San Francisco’s vibrant music scene to create something that honors our legacy, celebrates our culture and connects with our fans in a bold new way.”

Here’s how fans reacted to San Francisco Giants’ new jersey

With the new jersey being revealed online, fans were quick enough to share their reviews and reactions. While for some fans, it was a new look, for other fans, it wasn’t convincing enough for the MLB level.A fan said:

“Is it just me or are all the city connect jerseys absolute trash?”Another fan reacted and said:

“Weak, nope, lacking creativity, nothing about this jersey says major league baseball player.”Another fan responded:

“Hideous!!! Absolutely disgusting, it’s the MLB not Savannah Bananas.”Another fan reacted:

“Gives me Taco Bell vibes.”Another fan said:

“See I know the Giants’ City Connect’s from last year were bad but this is even worse.”A fan said:

“I'm underwhelmed.”Meanwhile, some fans loved and enjoyed the new look. They praised the color scheme and design.A fan said:

“That's awesome, I love the new City Connect designs. Good luck with the giveaway, hope you win!”Another fan reacted:

“Those are very sleek and bold!”Another fan said:

“Kind of like them lol.”Another fan said:

“I think the color scheme is money. I would love a pair of Nike Dunk's with the same concept.”Also Read: Highest-Paid San Francisco Giants Players In MLB 2025, Ranked By Payroll Salary

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