Packid's MLB Concept Series (ATHLETICS posted!)

[Carolingian Steamroller]

I love what you've done with the Twins, especially the road (I always liked the pins), but I'd still prefer the T-C. You could try doing it as both letters red with white outline? Or would that resemble Boston too much?

[Packid]

OK, so it's been quite awhile since I last updated this topic.  I've actually got a lot of concepts ready to post.  In addition, I've got updates for every single concept I've posted thus far (most changes will be fairly unexciting, just minor color tweaks).

 

I understand the opinions on the "TC" logo.  I honestly don't think it's that bad.  However, I believe that the underlined "M" makes for a much more cohesive set.

 

I'm still toying with ways to add orange to the Marlins since it seems like a lot of people want that.  I haven't found a good, unique solution yet, though.  For now I'm unhappy with the road concept.  The problem is that the teal simply does not stand out very well against the gray, so I'd like to emphasize black a little more.  Here are a few proposals (the first one is pretty much the original from earlier in the thread):

I'd appreciate any thoughts on the above designs.

 

Thank you!

[RCMacc]

I think the third one looks best for the Marlins alternate, glad to see your back on this progress and hope to see what you unveil, it all looks good so far.

[Packid]

Thanks, RCMacc.

 

I'd still like a few more comments before I make a decision as to the Marlins.

 

For now, here are the promised updates for some of the previously-posted teams.  Since there are so many images, I'll put them in spoilers.

WASHINGTON NATIONALS

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The patch changes to the "DC" roundel. It's rarely a good idea to use the primary logo as a patch when there's a solid alternative available.  The road uniform also changes to primarily red.  I still think the blue works well, but looking at the rest of my designs for this series, it appears there will be a shortage of red on the road if I don't make this edit.  Since the navy is de-emphasized, the second alternate jersey is gone altogether.

 

SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS

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Pretty much just color tweaks.  The throwback alternate is gone.

 

SAN DIEGO PADRES

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It's obvious that most people want uniform lettering, so I'll oblige.  I also forgot to mention that the Taco Bell hat isn't just for the brown jersey - I meant for it to be worn on Sundays, regardless of the uniform.

 

MINNESOTA TWINS

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Color updates!  I know, not horribly exciting.  However, I want all of my concepts to reflect the Pantone system, soooo...

 

As always, thanks for looking!  I'll post the A's sometime over the next couple days.

 

[Packid]

New stuff! BTW, there is a new uniform in the previous post for the Washington Nationals and a major tweak for the Padres - not strictly color updates.

 

OAKLAND ATHLETICS

 

The A's were pretty close to perfection in 2011-2013, so this concept is a tweak of their uniforms in those years.  The elephant sleeve patch - which is great - has been changed a little bit; it now uses the current rendering of the "A's" logo and also has a gold outline to better match the rest of the jersey design.  My biggest edit is the addition of a new cap, which you can see on the second alternate.  Gold hats would be new for the team, but gold headwear would not be.  I think it's a nice option to match the color of the jerseyand would look especially nice during a sunny afternoon in Oakland.  The team retains its traditional white shoes at home, but they are now green on the road.  Frankly, I think the white makes for an odd contrast with the gray during away games.

[RCMacc]

Overall the A's look good, just the shoes feel like they need color, white doesn't really work in my option.  The green elephant patch also doesn't stand out enough on the green jerseys (maybe try yellow on those).  Otherwise the use of the Athletics script works well and the jersey feels overall well made. Glad to see this thread come back, not a bad concept here.  Keep it up.