The Best Baseball Caps for Men Are a Hit On and Off the Diamond
By Michella Oré
Wait, you might be thinking to yourself. You mean to tell me that up until this point GQ had never aggregated the best baseball caps for men? Your incredulity is warranted, friend. In the years since GQ Recommends first blessed the web with our elite-level shopping intel and kind-minded vibe checks, we’ve covered the hat beat extensively, waxing eloquent on everything from winter-proof beanies to summer-ready buckets. But in our effort to criss-cross every corner of the headwear galaxy, the humble baseball cap, much like a behatted celebrity avoiding the paparazzi’s flash, has gone woefully unrecognized.
What, you might also be thinking, makes this omission such a source of consternation? Aren’t baseball caps just as ubiquitous as white tees and blue jeans, and don’t they all do pretty much the same thing? Yes and no. Yes, there are more baseball hats than we care to count (which made curating a list of the best of them a delicate matter), but they’re by no means created equal.
In 2023, baseball caps come in all shapes, sizes, fabrics, and fits—and they’re no longer the sole preserve of the diamond. There are plenty of cotton twill caps ideal for indulging in America’s pastime (we’re talking about brunch, of course)—but there are also ripstop nylon running caps designed to protect your head on the go. And that’s not even touching on the snapback versus fitted debate!
All of which is to say, the best baseball caps for men can change by the day—even the hour—depending on your needs. (And some just look better than the rest.) So to help you cover your head in exquisite fashion, we took the liberty of culling 21 of our favorites, from perennial best-sellers you’ll recognize from the major leagues to buzzy newcomers you’ll recognize from fashion week—or, at least, your favorite episode of Succession.
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New York Mets Cooperstown 59FIFTYRetro Crown
Nitty Gritty
A throwback that feels fresher than ever.
Rapha x Snow Peak Travel Cap
End.Clothing
A weatherproof fitted that can withstand whatever the elements toss at it with finesse.
Nike "AeroBill" Featherlight Cap
Amazon
A couple of years ago, we clocked an usual amount of our colleagues wearing this hat around GQ HQ. We're happy to report it still slaps.
Cherry LA Logo-Embroidered Two-Tone Cotton-Twill Baseball Cap
Mr Porter
Old Hollywood charm meets Young Hollywood swagger.
Abercrombie & Fitch New York Yankees Dad Hat
Abercrombie & Fitch
You don't have to share Denzel's team spirit to pull off this hat, but you should crib the unmediated sense of zen he wears it with.
Loro Piana Logo-Embroidered Cashmere Baseball Cap
Mr Porter
The Kendall Roy special.
Everlane The Baseball Cap
Everlane
The Kendall Roy special, minus the Loro Piana logo—and eye-watering price tag.
By Sean Manning
By Gerald Ortiz
By Lori Keong
Todd Snyder x Liquor Store cap
Todd Snyder
An absolutely killer cold-weather cap inspired by the most storied shop in modern menswear.
Cayl Hiking Cap
End.Clothing
UV protection that makes you look (and feel) a whole lot cooler.
J.Crew Made-In-The-USA Garment-Dyed Twill Baseball Cap
J.Crew
Perfectly sun-washed, minus the grueling rinse and repeat cycle.
By Sean Manning
By Gerald Ortiz
By Lori Keong
18 East Valley Six Panel Hat
18 East
It's like the experts always says: embrace the wrinkles and you'll start to forget they exist.
Rosa Rugosa "Gardiner" Trucker Hat
Rosa Rugosa
Tending to the garden that is your ability of putting together great fits.
Corridor "New York New York" Cap
Corridor
If you're real proud, say it one more time.
By Sean Manning
By Gerald Ortiz
By Lori Keong
Polo Ralph Lauren Logo-embroidered cotton-twill baseball cap
MATCHES
Say goodbye to the blues with a new baby blue.
Paratodo embroidered runner cap
Paratodo
For when you're feeling real dainty.
Metalwood "Metal" Logo 5-Panel Hat
Metalwood
Metalwood's cheeky camo cap might've started out as a joke, but it's proving to be just the jolt of energy the once-stodgy sport needs.
By Sean Manning
By Gerald Ortiz
By Lori Keong
Lo-Fi Flowers 6 Panel Cap
End.Clothing
Who says you have to wait until spring to watch the flowers bloom?
Beams+ 5 Panel Hay
Todd Snyder
Groovy, baby!
Ampal Creative "On the Road III" Hat
Huckberry
Great for short getaways but built for the long haul.
By Sean Manning
By Gerald Ortiz
By Lori Keong
William Ellery JuneBug Scrap Hat
William Ellery
The color-shifting nylon mimics the beetle's defensive mechanisms, a surefire way to keep you well-protected from fashion haters everywhere.
Madewell Organic Cotton Broken-In Baseball Cap
Madewell
Looks excellent with khakis, looks even better with a full-on Canadian Tuxedo.
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By Gerald Ortiz
By Avidan Grossman
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