Ranking All 30 MLB Caps 1.0

Ranking all 30 MLB Caps

 From Worst to First...

30. Colorado Rockies

From close up, the cap is pretty cool with the overlapping "C" and "R". But from far away, this cap is just a big blur of black, white and purple. That's an odd and ugly color combination, because they just don't flow so well together.

29. Miami Marlins

The Marlins were pretty busy last offseason, building a new stadium with new uniforms, caps, and logos. However, the splash of colors on the cap is a pretty bad mix, as you can’t really see the marlin very well on the cap.

28. Houston Astros

Wait, what am I looking at again? Oh yeah, a bad cap for a bad team. I don’t know what the designers for this cap were thinking. Looking at this unfinished star, people can’t really tell whose cap this is. Although I like the color the combination, the logo baffles me.

27. Washington Nationals

Something about this cap makes it look more of a kids’ cap than a Major League franchise’s cap. The “W” may be it. Even from close up, it’s hard to tell what that is, and from far away, it’s worse; a big blur, really. The simplicity is good, but not the logo.

26. Baltimore Orioles

Like the Washington Nationals, the Oriole logo looks too immature. Baltimore used to have a simpler, more normal looking bird last year. Now they have a more cartoony bird that is just unfitting. The logo may look good… on a little league cap.

25. San Diego Padres

The Padres cap is listed low on this list because it misuses the overlapping letter design. Unlike a Dodgers or Giants cap (who are ranked high on this list), you can’t really tell what letters are on the cap, from close up or far away.

24. New York Mets

Though some may really like this hat, I don’t. First of all, you can’t really tell what is supposed to be on it. It may look better with an outline. The only bright spot is that they use this more than their alternate cap, an ugly black and blue one that had no orange at all.

23. Los Angeles Angels

I like the halo on this cap. I really do. It looks very modern and fitting. After all, Los Angeles is the city of Angels. What I don’t like is the color combination with red on red. Even with an outline, I don’t really like it. It blurs together, and it just isn't an amazing-looking cap overall.

22. Cleveland Indians

The Indians have tinkered with their caps as of late, and seem to have settled on this Wahoo Indian cap and their alternate, a black cap with a tall, red “C”. It’s a decent baseball cap, just not a decent baseball team. This is another example of an “immature” cap.

21. Milwaukee Brewers

The hat has a good color scheme. Actually, Milwaukee probably did too much to the hat. I don’t think the curl on the “M” looks right, and I don’t really think the wheat is needed, either. Like most, I prefer the Brewers old caps better.

20. Seattle Mariners

The “S” on the Mariners’ hat looks great everywhere, especially the jerseys. The only place it doesn't look good is the cap. You can’t really tell what’s going on with the cap, close up or far away. However, this cap is a major improvement to their old one. Look it up if you are really curious to see how awful Seattle's caps used to be. You can look it up in the search bar right underneath the calendar. 

19. Minnesota Twins

I like this hat. It’s simple and conservative. It shows the type of team the Twins are: average and in the middle of the pack. Target Field can see their Twins a fine looking hat. The cap is a balance of classic and modern. The color scheme thrives as well.

18. Pittsburgh Pirates

The Pirates have used this cap for a while now, and it’s very easy to recognize and get used to. It looks good and you can tell it’s purpose close up and far away. Now Pirates fans have another thing to brag about: They’re a winning team (finally). There's nothing extremely wrong with the Pirates' cap; it's just that it isn't as good as some other, more historic MLB hats.

17. Arizona Diamondbacks

From close up, this cap looks pretty cool. It has a nice color scheme with a modern logo: a diamondback forming the letter “D”. But from far away, the cap becomes a big blur, the “D” somewhat looks more like an “O”, and you can’t even tell there’s a snake on the hat from far away.

16.  Texas Rangers

It’s hard to call this cap #16. I mean, it has a great color scheme, was worn by some great players, and you can tell it’s great close up and far away. Its simplicity is great, yet it has a hint of modern on it. But before 2010, the Rangers were one of the worst in baseball. It doesn't make the cap a bad one. It's like the Pirates' cap. It looks great; just not as great as some others.

15. Tampa Bay Rays

The Rays used to have terrible caps with a terrible team and a terrible color scheme. Now, it’s simple, works well with the uniform, and a lot more tolerable. I also like its new color combination and the “T” and “B” work very well together.

14. Oakland Athletics

The A’s have kept their logos and caps the same for a while now, and I don’t see a need to change it. It has a classical color scheme, and a classical history. The only thing left for the A’s to fix is their stadium, which shares with the Oakland football team, the Raiders.

13.  Kansas City Royals

The Royals have one of the best color combinations in baseball. Their hats fit very well with their uniforms and stadiums. Royals fans have a treat as this cap is very serviceable far away and close up. The “K” and “C” fit very well. Now all KC needs is a good team.

12. Toronto Blue Jays

The Jays have tinkered with their logo, cap and uniform, and I like the changes made. Though it is cartoony like the Orioles cap, it doesn’t look immature. Just take out the maple leaf. Baseball is America’s pastime, not Canada’s pastime.

11. Philadelphia Phillies

 The Phillies has settled with this cap, and I like it. It works well from any angle. You can tell its purpose right away. I would prefer an outline around the “P”, but it’s the way it is right now is great as well. I like the hat’s simplicity too.

10. Cincinnati Reds

I like this cap. It took a color combination of red, white and black and transformed it well. The “C” on the hat is cool, modern and yet classic. The Reds have had this logo and cap for a while, and have thrived. As good as this cap is, I like their 2-toned alternates better.

9. Atlanta Braves

Atlanta has some really good caps. They take a cool color scheme and turn it into something unique. Though this hat is great, I prefer their alternates. Their hat really matches their logo and uniform, and you can tell what it’s supposed to be close up and far away.

8. Chicago White Sox

The Sox have used this cap for a while, and it looks great. The Sox have been playing great too. The White Sox are one of those teams that have their team logo on the hat, but not their city logo. That uniqueness makes this cap stand out. The team logo and hat is cool.

7. San Francisco Giants

I love the Giants' cap. They also have a cool 2-toned alternate that is just as great. Every thing from the dark black and the rich orange make this cap have a good color combination, which the Giants use great. Many great players have worn this hat too, making it historical.

6. St. Louis Cardinals

This has been a cap the Cardinals have worn for a while because of its success and great look. While many teams have tried to combine the letters of their city together (and failed) the Cardinals have made it work. It is simple but powerful.

5. Boston Red Sox

This cap is definitely legendary and Top 5 worthy of this list. A very classic yet modern cap mixed with a historical team gels really well together. They have a two toned alternate which I like just as much and they have a classical navy blue cap with red socks which is cool too. 

4. Los Angeles Dodgers

Unlike their crosstown rivals, the Dodgers kept things simple. A great use of letter overlapping with a quiet but lashing color scheme makes this a #4 cap. This is one of the most recognizable caps in the MLB because of its simplicity and great looks.

3. Detroit Tigers

How can you deny an amazing cap with a perfect color combination, a great team, a great stadium and history? The letter “D” is possibly the most original logo of them all. They have an awesome alternate too, with an orange “D”.

2. Chicago Cubs

This cap’s simplicity yet interesting “C” is like no other. It looks like not much was put in this cap, but the best color scheme in the MLB with history and fame worn by many greats make this the second best cap in the MLB. You can recognize the entire cap from close up, or in the upper deck of Wrigley Field. Their two toned alternates are just as good. When you think of the Cubs, you might think about this great cap, along with historic Wrigley Field.

1.  New York Yankees

Hate to say it, but again, the New York Yankees manage to win in yet another MLB contest. The cap is home to the most winning World Series team in the MLB with the most history and a great stadium, old and new. From close up or far away, you immediately know that this IS the Yankees. A legendary cap worn by many greats wins again. The simplicity of the color scheme, black and white makes it so appealing to the eye. So many teams try to copy the famous “N” and “Y” overlapping and while many do greater than others, this hat and logo is second to none. Also, unlike many teams, New York doesn’t have and alternate cap meaning every time you come to a Yankees game, you know that you can see your team donned in pinstripes and the best cap in the MLB.