The San Diego Padres debuted new City Connect jerseys last week. The fresh threads are Día de Muertos-themed and celebrate San Diego-Tijuana as a binational region and the city’s connection to Mexico.
The dark navy “obsidian” uniform is reminiscent of the old 1998 alternates with splashes of Day of the Dead imagery. The white, orange and pink San Diego wordmark is inspired by the region’s “shared coastline, spectacular sunsets, and active lifestyle.” A shoulder patch features La Catrina wearing a flower crown and surrounded by ofrenda candles. Marigold motifs are also very prominent on the sleeves and in the color scheme.
Padres CEO Eric Greupner said the jerseys are also meant to honor the role of the matriarch in Hispanic and Latin American culture.
“And that really resonates with a lot of our players,” Gruepner told our news partner KGTV. “Manny Machado and Fernando Tatis Jr. have very close relationships with their mothers.”
The Padres first wore the new uniforms this past Friday against the Colorado Rockies, winning the series in a sweep. The team says they’ll continue to wear the City Connect jerseys most Fridays, as they have done with their previous set.
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Tijuana's Mercado Hidalgo celebrates Día de Muertos with vibrant ofrenda
