The History of Jordan Brand And Major League Baseball

Take a look back at the athletes who have made Jordan Brand a staple on MLB diamonds.

words // Zac Dubasik

Michael Jordan’s baseball days may have been fairly brief, and contained to the minor leagues, but that didn’t stop his brand from having a presence in the Majors for years.

Derek Jeter, who’s currently celebrating his final season prior to retirement, has enjoyed a long-running signature line with the brand, and has been their most prominent baseball endorser – but he’s not the only player keeping the Jumpman visible when it comes to baseball. There are some players who aren't even sponsored, yet wear Jordan cleats simply for their love of the brand.

Take a look back through this history of current and former baseball players, who, regardless of their official affiliation, are helping to keep Jordan Brand prevelant in MJ's 'other' sport.

 


Name: Derek Jeter

Team: New York Yankees

Position: Shortstop

Career Batting Average: .311

Affiliation: Officially listed as Team Jordan

 


Name: CC Sabathia

Team: New York Yankees

Position: Pitcher

Career ERA: 3.63

Affiliation: Officially listed as Team Jordan

 


Name: Jimmy Rollins

Team: Philadelphia Phillies

Position: Shortstop

Career Batting Average: .268

Affiliation: Officially listed as Team Jordan

 


Name: Carl Crawford

Team: Los Angeles Dodgers

Position: Left Field

Career Batting Average: .291

Affiliation: Officially listed as Team Jordan

 


Name: Manny Machado

Team: Baltimore Orioles

Position: Third Base

Career Batting Average: .277

Affiliation: Plays in player exclusives

 


Name: Gio Gonzalez

Team: Washington Nationals

Position: Pitcher

Career ERA: 3.60

Affiliation: Plays in player exclusives

 


Name: David Price

Team: Tampa Bay Rays

Position: Pitcher

Career ERA: 3.17

Affiliation: Plays in player exclusives

 


Name: Jeremy Guthrie

Team: Kansas City Royals

Position: Pitcher

Career Era: 4.27

Affiliation: Wears customs

 


Name: Vance Worley

Team: Pittsburgh Pirates

Position: Pitcher

Career Era: 3.99

Affiliation: Wears PEs collected from other Jordan Brand players

 


Name: Deion Sanders

Team: Last played for Cincinnati Reds

Position: Outfield

Career Batting Average: .263

Affiliation: Retired – Played in player exclusives

 


Name: Gary Sheffield

Team: Last played for New York Mets

Position: Right Field

Career Batting Average: .292

Affiliation: Retired – Played in player exclusives

 


Name: Andruw Jones

Team: Last played for New York Yankees

Position: Center field

Career Batting Average: .245

Affiliation: Currently playing in Japan – Played in player exclusives while in MLB