The Best Hair With Flare

MLB has embraced a looser form of play over the last few seasons, most notably through their Let the Kids Play campaign. With a generation of young stars who like to flip their bats and rile up the crowds taking over, it makes sense for the league to go along with the new wave of flash. One aspect of style that has picked up in recent years is the hairstyle of ballplayers. Here are the five active players with the best or most entertaining hair right now.

OF Josh Reddick, Arizona Diamondbacks

Reddick’s heyday with the Houston Astros might be in the past, but his best hair days are just getting started. Signing late as a free agent in April, Reddick made his presence known since being called up from AAA with this unique look. Reddick went with the mohawk to fire up his teammates on the otherwise historically bad Diamondbacks. He is not playing well overall, but he hit a walk-off double rocking this bad boy at the beginning of June. I wouldn’t suggest that this is a good look, per se, but one person who likes it is his wife, who suggested he dye it red. I hope Reddick finds a way to make it up to her.

SP Tyler Glasnow, Tampa Bay Rays

With his 6-foot-8 frame, impressive athleticism and luscious locks, Glasnow looks more like a demigod from Greek mythology than a pitcher. He is currently on the IL with a partial UCL tear, but his hair is not going anywhere. When he is on the mound, Glasnow creates a Sour Patch Kids effect because his soft hair magically calms down hitters, but then his height and fastball/curveball combination overwhelm them into striking out. First he’s sweet, then he’s sour, if you know what I mean. Seriously, batters beware; he is like SP Randy “The Big Unit” Johnson in more than just size measurements. The Big Unit was scary to face, and opponents should also be afraid of the new Adonis.

1B Yuli Gurriel, Houston Astros

Gurriel has had this hairstyle for most of his major league career, but it still surprises me every time I see it. The various strands of dirty blond stay firmly inside his helmet when he wears it, but when Gurriel takes it off, his hair explodes out like a volcano erupting. I honestly wonder how he keeps all of his hair in a helmet or baseball cap because the frizz can’t possibly be easy to contain. Yet, even with all that extra weight on top of his head, Gurriel is still raking at 37 years old. He is hitting .330 and is one of many Astros proving to millions of haters that they still have one of the most talented lineups in all of baseball.

SS Fernando Tatís Jr., San Diego Padres

Tatís’ hair doesn’t quite stand out on its own, but combined with his athleticism, personality and flair, we have baseball’s most exciting player in the non-Shohei Ohtani category. His bat flips, home runs, stolen bases, diving plays and, evidently, his tongue make for one of the flashiest and most enjoyable players to watch. Not pictured is his thick headband keeping the dreadlocks in place, the perfect balance of form and function, much like Agent Mobius’ jet ski. Like every member of the Padres who hits a home run, Tatís gets even more remarkable when he wears the swag chain — a large, shining necklace with the alternate SD logo that spins. I can’t wait to watch the next 14 years of his career. Can you believe we get to witness all of this at once?

2B/SS Jazz Chisholm Jr., Miami Marlins

The blue hair is as electrifying as Chisholm’s first name and his play on the field. The star rookie is immediately recognizable with the very best hair in baseball and a broad smile that endears all fans. He also featured a look of red and blue cornrows, which are fun, but the entire head of blue stands out more. Chisholm is lighting up box scores and neon signs with his enviable power and speed combination in the middle infield. Don’t ever forget that this is the guy who hit a SP Jacob deGrom fastball out for a home run on an 0-2 pitch. It takes an exceptional talent to get a hit off the best pitcher in baseball, and Chisholm homered off him in the first month of the season.

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