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Batting in matte: Yanks’ new helmets a hit
- Updated: May 28, 2016
ST. PETERSBURG — Change tends to come slowly for the Yankees, especially with a classic on-field look that has remained largely unaltered for decades. So the debut of the team’s new matte-finish helmets sparked conversation among the players, who offered positive reviews.
The Yankees broke out the new navy blue helmets for the first time in Friday’s 4-1 victory over the Rays at Tropicana Field. According to equipment manager Rob Cucuzza, the matte look will be used for road games only, as they complement the team’s gray uniforms.
“I love them,” Alex Rodriguez said. “They’re very cool, very different, very different for the Yankees.”
Cucuzza said that he polled the players earlier this season, showing a prototype of the matte helmet alongside the traditional shiny finish, which will continue to be worn with the home pinstripes. The players overwhelmingly voted in favor of adding a road option, he said.
“I like them. It’s something different,” manager Joe Girardi said. “Matte finish has kind of become popular on cars, and now I guess it’s popular in helmets. It’s been pretty popular in some football helmets in college. We’ve seen a lot …
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