Seattle Mariners: A modern classic

[BJ Sands]

If I'm not mistaken this is the 20th season of the Matiners uniform set and they've aged terrifically. They aren't spectacular or legendary but they still look contemporary and don't need to be changed.

A completely underrated set. And the return of the teal jerseys and brims has made them even better.

[CubsFanBudMan]

Agreed. The tweaks they have made recently regarding teal have only solidified the brand, in my opinion.

[loogodude90]

I'm going to slightly disagree, I think their primary logo looks very 90s, and could use a little tweaking.

The uniforms are fine though. Especially with the return of teal.

I wouldn't say they are underrated. I would say they are kind of average (like most MLB uniforms), and thus get the attention they deserve.

[Lights Out]

The Mariners have one of the few absolutely perfect identities in baseball, in my opinion. It sounds so corny, but the uniform and color scheme is part of the reason why the M's are one of my "second teams" in baseball (the other reason being that Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ichiro are my favorite baseball players of all time). If I had to tweak something, I'd either use the number/NOB font from this jersey on their whole set, or just go back to these navy alternate jerseys.

This is one of the best standalone jerseys in the MLB:

[CrazyAnna]

I'd hate to see us make any changes. I have loved how our uniforms, colors, logos, and etc have aged over time.

[patsox]

Those teals are awful. Such a mangy, dingy looking color. It works as an accent, but not as a primary base jersey color. I agree with the rest of the OPs comments though. Their identity overall has held up terrifically.

[hawk36]

The Mariners have one of the few absolutely perfect identities in baseball, in my opinion. It sounds so corny, but the uniform and color scheme is part of the reason why the M's are one of my "second teams" in baseball (the other reason being that Ken Griffey, Jr. and Ichiro are my favorite baseball players of all time). If I had to tweak something, I'd either use the number/NOB font from this jersey on their whole set, or just go back to these navy alternate jerseys.

This is one of the best standalone jerseys in the MLB:

I love the teal jersey too BUT would use white lettering/numerals instead of the silver. The teal is just too light to hold up along site the silver and makes the set look flat. White would really pop.

Notice how the patch on the shoulder (white outline) looks great whereas the lettering on the front is flat, bland.

[Windstorm]

You can tell that their identity was designed in the 90s, but I agree that it still looks pretty nice. The cap logo is great, the uniforms are solid, and bringing back teal was a good idea.

[hawk36]

I'm going to slightly disagree, I think their primary logo looks very 90s, and could use a little tweaking.

The uniforms are fine though. Especially with the return of teal.

I wouldn't say they are underrated. I would say they are kind of average (like most MLB uniforms), and thus get the attention they deserve.

What is it you think looks 90s about their logo? I don't see that at all. To me the 90s were full of drop shadows and cartoon looking lettering and mascots. The Mariners' look has none of that. Maybe I'm missing something though.

[McCall]

Other than darkening the teal to more of a true Northwest or Emerald green and bringing back the 1999 navy alts (Seattle wordmark with piping and block numbers matching the other jerseys), they look as great as they ever have and probably ever will. Wonderful identity that does not need any major changes.

[mania]

If I had to tweak something, I'd either use the number/NOB font from this jersey on their whole set

That alternate is a terrible jersey just because that font is just so egregiously terrible.

[hawk36]

Here is an example of white vs silver lettering

[McCall]

Here is an example of white vs silver lettering

Yeah but in live action, I don't see as much of a difference because the metallic of the silver lightens up more with any light on it.

[McCall]

This should be their navy alt again:

[hawk36]

This should be their navy alt again:

Those are nice and much better seeing the silver on the navy rather than teal.

[Sodboy13]

I'm fine with using silver as the main color for the lettering, but I think they should add back the white outline the wordmark originally had in 1994, and add the white outline to names and numbers.

[OnWis97]

I cannot believe it's been 20 years. Reason #456983 that I feel old. These followed up a very uninspired set.

I agree. This identity has held up well and since they've had it for most of their existence, they may as well stick with it.

We can quibble with the details (cuz that's what we do), but the general identity is solid.

[Firefly]

I like them to a degree but I still feel like all the ball compasses are overkill. Hat and arm patch are fine but ones on the word marks are as bad as the Rays' ray of sunshine/ windshield crack.

[RedSox44]

I'll say what others have said in this thread: you can tell the logo was created in the 90s, but the set has aged wonderfully and I can see them wearing these for another twenty years.

[TFoA]

Yeah, this set is definitely a modern classic. One of the rare identities from the 90s that actually held up past the year 1999, and held up extremely well. It's managed to get better since they brought back teal as an important color in their identity, instead of relegating it to just being an accent.

Overall, it's a great look & it's one of my favorites in not just baseball, but all of sports. I agree 100% with OP.