As hard as it may be for some to believe, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs, who are the Triple A affiliate of the Philadelphia Phillies, will turn 10 years old next season. Though the team has an overall losing record in its first nine seasons, they have become a tremendous affiliate for the Phillies, both because of their proximity to Philadelphia and because of the passionate fans that exist in one of Pennsylvania's most populous areas.
To commemorate a decade in the Lehigh Valley, the team has unveiled a new home jersey and cap. Also, according to them, it is indeed, lit:
It's lit, of course, isn't meant in the same sense that my generation says at the peak of a party. Instead, it's meant to be a play on words to describe the "reflective technology" on the new jerseys:
In celebration of the club’s 10th anniversary season in 2017, the Lehigh Valley IronPigs will debut an innovative new on-field primary home uniform from Majestic® featuring the first-ever jersey in professional baseball to include reflective twill and number technology.
The new on-field jersey uses reflective material that was formulated via low candle power that allows it to reflect and illuminate vividly when in close proximity to flash photography.
New reflective 10th anniversary jersey now available in-store at the @MajesticOnField Clubhouse Store. Open daily at Coca-Cola Park. pic.twitter.com/P1on8bf4ak
— IronPigs (@IronPigs) November 21, 2016
In addition to the reflective technology, the most aesthetically pleasing part of the new jerseys may be the 10th anniversary patch on the left sleeve:
A new look for a new season. #ItsLit pic.twitter.com/mHkQ2TVbI0
— IronPigs (@IronPigs) November 21, 2016
The IronPigs will open their 10th campaign on April 6, when they welcome the Pawtucket Red Sox to Coca-Cola Park. The IronPigs figure to feature quite a few potential future Phillies stars to open the 2017 season.
