Since the news broke that the Philadelphia Phillies would be joining the ranks of teams unveiling their City Connect uniforms, fans and speculators alike have been buzzing with curiosity about what the design might entail.
Various reports have hinted that the inspiration for the design would draw from Philadelphia’s flag, with sources like Todd Zolecki of MLB.com and Kyle Pagan of Crossing Broad shedding light on the potential influence.
While the Phillies have remained tight-lipped about both the release date and the specific design details of the new uniforms, an unofficial leak has recently surfaced, adding to the intrigue.
A thread on X unveiled an eBay listing showcasing what could potentially be the Phillies’ City Connect jersey. Although nothing has been officially confirmed thus far, it’s certainly intriguing to examine and dissect.
Were the Phillies city connect jerseys just leaked through eBay? @Fanatics @Phillies @philliesNEstore @Nike pic.twitter.com/kUnyOcT3kR
— Mo (@Gottagoto_MOs) January 31, 2024
Does the color scheme align with the initial reports? Yes.
Do the league and brand logos appear authentic? Yes.
Does the packaging and the tags bear the Nike mark? Yes.
But is it a confirmed sighting?
Not yet.
NBC Sports Philadelphia has reached out to Nike for a statement regarding the images but has yet to receive a response.
Via royalstore18 on eBay pic.twitter.com/i0WMtSxY3S
— Mo (@Gottagoto_MOs) January 31, 2024
At this juncture, what we do know for sure is that the Phillies, along with the Mets, Cardinals, and Blue Jays, are the four teams slated to introduce their City Connect jerseys at some point in 2024.
However, as any sports fan knows, there’s always room for spirited debate when it comes to jerseys, and the unveiling of new designs is sure to spark excitement and discussion among baseball enthusiasts.
It’s worth noting that due to Nike’s “4+1” rule, the beloved red jerseys that were first introduced in 2016 will make way for the City Connect jerseys, as initially reported by Zolecki and Tim Kelly of Phillies Nation.