Is it compulsary for Major League Baseball players to wear baseball caps while playing, and if not, then why do they?

mediamike

According to the Major League rulebook, section 1.11, "All players on a team shall wear uniforms identical in color, trim, and style..." Although the rule does not mention caps specifically, they have always been considered as being part of the uniform, worn to keep light from the eyes. Mar 18 06, 6:12 PM

davegrilla

Rule 1.11 is the official rule in the MLB rulebook regarding uniforms. There is no mention of caps. http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/official_info/official_rules/objectives_1.jsp Baseball separates itself from other major US Professional sports because it prides itself of rich history, tradition, and the respect for the game. Wearing your hat backwards or not at all if you are on the field of play (exception for the catcher) would be considered disrespectful and is not welcomed in the baseball ranks. An example of this would be when the 2009 Milwaukee Brewers after their wins early in the season would all untuck their jerseys as a was of celebration. Although they didn't see anything wrong with it, this caused a rippling effect throughout baseball and followers of baseball. Fans and former players saw it as a sign of disrespect for the game and the players that came before, while current MLB players viewed it as a way of "showing up" the team they just defeated" http://wiki.answers.com/Q/Why_do_pro_baseball_players_have_to_wear_their_hats_forward Sep 09 10, 6:40 AM