Home Run Derby

I think it’s safe to say that the Washington Nationals are by far and away the worst franchise in baseball right now.

They’ve had a enormous uniform FAIL, no one watches them on TV or at their stadium, they can’t spell Roosevelt, and that stupid Screech the eagle mascot is just embarrassing.

Not to mention that the team can’t perform ON the field either, where the Nats are currently a  Major-League worst 52-100.  That’s their second consecutive 100-Loss season.  Ugh. 

On that note, their fans seem to be taking it in stride. 

Here’s a Jersey some Nats fan (I think?) made before the 2008 season which looks like it will be good for years to come.

Simply awesome and well-played.  Self-deprecating jerseys always rule.

The only way it could be better is if it said NATINALS across the front.

“Nationals Hundred Losses” Jersey Rating

• Cleverness:  9
• Originality:  9
• Understandability:  10

I think that’s the highest score since the bodypainted Phillies fan (NSFW).

Found the Jersey in a thread over on FARK.

I think it’s safe to say that the Washington Nationals are by far and away the worst franchise in baseball right now.

They’ve had a enormous uniform FAIL, no one watches them on TV or at their stadium, they can’t spell Roosevelt, and that stupid Screech the eagle mascot is just embarrassing.

Not to mention that the team can’t perform ON the field either, where the Nats are currently 15-40.  That would put them on pace for a second consecutive 100-Loss season and flirt with a 120-Loss season.

On that note, their fans seem to be taking it in stride. 

Here’s a Jersey some Nats fan (I think?) made before the 2008 season which looks like it will be good for years to come.

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So someone actually used the Jersey of the Week tip line and sent me a heads-up that there was a Snuggie Pub Crawl in Chicago sometime in April.

Wait a minute - there was a Snuggie Pub Crawl?  And I wasn’t informed? 

You know Snuggies – the blanket with sleeves – which have developed their own cult-like status among Americans.

Either way, I guess this Crawl meandered through all the bars I used to frequent on the North Side of Chicago.  And as you might expect, there were some Snuggies which were devoted to the Chicago Cubs.  But since you can’t buy MLB-themed Snuggies … they’re all homemade.  I don’t know if that’s a good thing or not.

Here’s some pics of some Cubbie Snuggies.

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So it’s been a few weeks since we did a Jersey of the Week post here at Home Run Derby.  So we’ll make it up to you.  With a bunch of them. 

And all of them pertain to one of our favorite baseball-related activities. 

Drinking.  Sometimes, just going to a baseball game isn’t enough.  You’ve got to get your drink on. 

And unfortunately for some people … sometimes that isn’t enough either … sometimes people are going to be loudmouth, stumbling drunks while they’re at it.  If you’re going to do that … at least have the courtesy to pre-identify yourself as such …. by wearing a personalized Jersey which lets everyone know that you’re going to be … that guy.

We’ll start off early in the game, where this White Sox fan is going to let everyone know what he wants.

Gotta tell ya – I like that Jersey a lot.  I saw it on TV last season … and danged if someone didn’t capture it.

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This week’s Jersey of the Week comes to us from last October, when the Milwaukee Brewers were in the midst of their first playoff appearance in 26 seasons.

I wish I had seen this shirt when it was a bit more relevant … say last October … but it’s just awesome.  It deserves to be recognized as a belated JotW.

Now, after finally making the playoffs after a 26 year postseason absence, Brewers fans were finally feeling some relief.  So much so that some of them peed their pants.

But others … well … they were hoping for another kind of release for their Racing Sausage.

Looks like the Polish is about to get polished. 

It kinda amazes me that no one’s done anything like this with Milwaukee’s Racing Sausages before.  They’re kinda made for innuendo.  If you’re unfamiliar with what a “Happy Ending” is … well, here.

Brewers Playoffs Happy Ending Shirt Rating:

• Cleverness:  10
• Originality:  10
• Understandability:  7  

That shirt used to be available on the internet … but it’s hasta la bye-bye now.  Something makes me wonder if the Brewers’ legal department had something to do with that.

With the return of baseball … it’s about time for Home Run Derby to bring back …. JERSEY OF THE WEEK!

For this JotW, we’re headed to Mesa, Arizona - where the Chicago Cubs are having their spring training … 

One Cub fan apparently left his shirt in the dryer a little too long.

Seriously.  That’s a women’s shirt isn’t it?  Next time, just go shirtless, dude.  See Milwaukee Brewers fans as an example.  Or Philadelphia Phillies fans and their bodypaint (NSFW).

I’m really hoping that this guy lost a bet and he doesn’t like walking around in women’s clothing.  Then again, he likes Mike’s Hard Lemonade in the can.

Cub fan in a women’s shirt Rating

• Cleverness:  0
• Originality:  0
• Understandability:  0

That’s the T-Shirt Hall of Shame.  Wy is he wearing it?

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Thanks to suec93 – who let Home Run Derby use her pictures.

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Jersey of the Week Time!!

Recently, we’ve had a lot of JotW’s that don’t have any fabric … the Brewers Chest Hair Guy, the Bodypainted Female Phillies Fan (NSFW) , and last time – the Blue Jays Streaker who covered up his privates with a Foam Finger.

We’ll continue that trend with this guy, who always wears a Barry Bonds Jersey … because it’s tattooed on his back.

Where’s the Bacne?

Honestly, I don’t know if I should laugh or cry.

And this guy’s made a video explaining it. Plus he shows off his autograph collection of Apollo 13 stars and Professional Poker Stars.

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It’s Jersey of the Week time!!

And since the World Series is in full swing … we thought we’d try to find the best jersey from either the Rays or the Phillies. 

Since the Fightin’ Phils jumped out to the 1-0 lead in the series … one of the lovely Philly Ballgirls was about to get hyped again …

… until we found what is quite simply the best … jersey … ever.

Actually, it’s not a jersey at all.
It’s Bodypaint.

And after the jump … it’s about to get all NSFW in this joint … don’t open this at work.

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And it’s the return of Jersey of the Week!! 

You’ve got to love fans of the Milwaukee Brewers. 

They’re not afraid to show their allegiances on their chest. 

Literally.

When they’re not peeing their pants about their 2008 NL WildCard Winning Brew Crew, they’re finding other ways to support their team … like this guy – who shaved “Go Brew” into into his chest hair.

That takes some dedication.  Besides, a lot of people just simply can’t do that.  Or wouldn’t.

He gets extra points for the bottle opener strapped to his arm.  Be Prepared, I always say.   And the ratty cap doesn’t hurt the cause either.

Mind you, we have to deduct some points for the purple pen outline that this guy didn’t wash off before the tailgate. 

“Go Brew” Chest Hair Rating

• Cleverness:  8
• Originality:  5
• Understandability:  10

I would have given Tens across the board if he had shaved the Brewers’ baseball glove logo (most awesome logo EVER) into that shag carpeted torso.  That would have been something to see.

By the way, what’s up with all the Brewers love on manchests this season?

Where’s the half-naked girls doing that?  Come on all you women of Brew Crew Nation … don’t let the boys have all the fun. 

Got a Jersey or Shirt we need to see?  Let us know at the JotW tip line !!