WEST PALM BEACH, Fla. -- The Nationals will commemorate their 20th season in Washington in new City Connect uniforms: the District Blueprint.
Unveiled Sunday morning at Nationals Park in a ceremony with Washington, D.C., Mayor Muriel Bowser and Nationals icon Ryan Zimmerman, the uniforms incorporate elements unique to the District.
The caps feature a block letter “W” with an outline of the Capitol Dome inside of it. Cherry blossoms, which were the focal point of the previous City Connects, are on either side. On the underbill of the caps, there is a city grid with a Curly “W” to mark Nationals Park.
The denim color jerseys depict the design of the city street grid. On the chest is an interlocking “DC” logo, worn by the Nats from 2006-10. The logo’s 3D treatment is a reference to the 1956 Washington Senators. The circular arm patch reads “The District of Columbia” with the block “W” and Capitol Dome design.
“This season marks our 20th anniversary, and my family and I are so proud of how this team has become woven into the fabric of our city,” said Nationals managing principal owner Mark D. Lerner. “These uniforms are a great representation of how baseball has the power to bring us all together, and we are continually honored to play for the people of Washington, D.C.”
The City Connect uniforms will first be worn Opening Day weekend on Saturday and Sunday against the Phillies. After that, they will be worn regularly this season at Friday and Saturday home games.
The District Blueprint All-Access Pass includes a District Blueprint jersey; a standing-room-only ticket to all remaining regular-season home games; presales for postseason and concert tickets; discounts of concessions, merchandise and additional regular-season tickets; and a fan rewards points program.
The uniform launch was accompanied by the song “Our Diamond, Our District,” created by Rockville, Md.-founded rock band O.A.R. The track will be played throughout Nationals Park this season and during O.A.R.’s postgame concert on May 9.
“From our DMV roots, our love for D.C. sports runs deep,” said Richard On of O.A.R. “We’re honored to support this launch with a song inspired by the great people of Washington, D.C.”