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The 24 Best Baseball Caps for Men to Wear This Summer

You can never go wrong with a classic ball cap

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Take us out to the ball game! With summer right around the corner, it's time for an update to your baseball cap collection. With minimalism once again trending this SS23 season, a simple cap is one of the best rotational pieces to add into your closet as they are convenient and versatile. Think about it—you can wear a cap as a way to keep the sun from getting in your eyes (this is especially helpful if you're not particularly a sunglasses person), you can rock a cap to cover up a bad hair day that just doesn't seem to be getting any better, and some of the best baseball caps for men make for a good athletic/sporty look that can go with your casual outfits.

Ball caps can come in handy on light rainy and windy days (though we wouldn't recommend wearing them during heavy rain as they can get ruined), and you can don them for your outside workouts if you prefer. As you can imagine, there's a lot of caps on the market, and we'll be looking the best baseball caps for men that you can purchase right now.

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What, specifically, is a 'baseball cap'?

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New Era

What exactly is the definition of a baseball cap? A baseball cap is a rounded close-fitting cap that has a visor in the front typically accompanied by a logo or emblem of some sort. Obviously baseball caps are worn by baseball players, but us non-baseball players can wear them casually too.

What are the different types of baseball caps?

The different styles of baseball caps range from fitted to snapbacks, with trucker, strapback, and 5-panel baseball caps being extremely popular as well. Baseball players tend to opt for caps that are structured (which means the cap has a supported fabric built inside) as they are known to hold their shape better over time, but you can also wear an unstructured hat (which means the hat folds when you set it down) if you so choose. Additionally, some hats are designed in a one-size-fits-all option, while others give you sizes/measurements to choose from. Now onto our selections.

The Best Baseball Caps for Men, at a Glance:

1. Diesel C-Vars Hat

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Diesel

Editor's Choice

While we recognize Diesel for being a powerhouse in apparel, accessories, and watches, their hat game is on the epic side as well. High in demand is this $115 baseball cap that comes with the choice of a black or light brown color, and is made with a substantial cotton that will keep you comfortable while wearing.

SHOP NOW AT DIESEL, $115

2. Nike Dri-FIT Giannis Heritage Cap

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Nike

Best Retro Cap

With Nike being recognized as the most iconic athletic brand in the world, it's no surprise that they have a number of ball caps to choose from in their catalog. It would be impossible to list them all here, but we figured this $23 Dri-FIT Giannis Heritage cap is a good example of what the brand is working with.

SHOP NOW AT NIKE, $22.97

3. New Era Authentic Collection

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New Era

Best Classic Cap

Nobody does baseball hats like New Era as they are the most legendary hat makers in the game. This $41 Authentic Collection Cap from the brand is a direct replica of what baseball players wear on the field, and comes in the design of each team's color and logo. We picked the Yankees because we're a New York company, but if you browse through the collection, you'll see caps from all the teams in the MLB.

SHOP NOW AT NEW ERA, $41.99

4. Imperial Sports 1402 Fleece Cap

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Imperial Sports

Best Fleece Cap

Fleece baseball caps come in handy during those unexpected cool/chilly days that happen during the summer, and they are also a good transitional piece for the fall and winter. If you want to invest in a fleece cap but aren't looking to spend too much money, this $30 hat from Imperial Sports is a stylish wallet saver.

SHOP NOW AT IMPERIAL SPORTS, $30

5. KENZO Paris Baseball Cap

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KENZO

Best Designer Cap

This $138 baseball cap from KENZO Paris is a reflection of American college campus style, working well with varsity jackets, joggers, and anything else that makes up the "Ivy League Aesthetic." With two different versatile colors and a general athletic look, this baseball cap is a recommendable piece to add to your wardrobe.

SHOP NOW AT KENZO, $138

6. New Balance 6 Panel Classic Hat

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New Balance

In case you haven't heard, "Dad Hats" are back in style, and this $24 6 Panel Classic Hat from New Balance is sure to add a subtle pop to any outfit you're wearing. There's a total of seven different colors including the standard black and white options, along with more colorful selections such crimson red. There's also an adjustable buckle you can use to achieve what you feel is the most comfortable fit.

SHOP NOW AT NEW BALANCE, $23.99

7. Isabel Marant Off-White Tyron Cap

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SSENSE

There's a reason why Isabel Marant's hats are hard to come by—they're high in demand. Luckily we were able to find one of the brand's most popular, the Off-White Tyron Cap, which is a reflection of the retro vibes Isabel Marant has become known for. The $113 hat comes in a tan color with the Marant logo embroider at the front, and an adjustable velcro strap at the back.

SHOP NOW AT SSENSE, $113

8. Lift Down Classic Cap

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Lift Down

It's always a bargain when you can get a luxury piece for a non-luxury price, and that's exactly the case with this $24 gem from Lift Down. The Lift Down Classic Cap gives you plenty of color options with a total of nineteen selections at your disposal, and is made with lightweight material that helps in giving you an airy comfortable fit.

SHOP NOW AT LIFT DOWN, $24

9. Club Monaco Leather Strap Baseball Hat

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Club Monaco

Leather is a durable material that you know will last you long time if taken care of properly, and our experience with this $50 Leather Strap Baseball Hat from Club Monaco has been a good one. If the all-black isn't what you're looking for, then there's four more color options to choose from. Also, the quality is top-notch.

SHOP NOW AT CLUB MONACO, $49.50

10. Alo Yoga Off Duty Cap

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Alo Yoga

Here's your introduction Alo Yoga hats in case you didn't know the brand offered caps as a part of their accessories collection. While this $58 Off Duty Cap requires a little more of an investment compared to others, the quality and sustainable nature of the hat makes the price a reasonable one.

SHOP NOW AT ALO YOGA, $58

11. Eddie Bauer Storm Waterproof Baseball Cap

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Eddie Bauer

Earlier we mentioned how baseball caps can essentially serve as a replacement for an umbrella on days where light rain is present, but if you're looking for a more heavy duty rain cap, Eddie Bauer has you covered with this $20 Storm Waterproof Baseball Cap, which is moisture-wicking and made with their breathable WeatherEdge® technology.

SHOP NOW AT EDDIE BAUER, $20

12. Outdoor Research Swift Cap

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REI

We also mentioned earlier how baseball caps do their part to protect you from those super bright UV Rays that always seem to. make directly into your eyes. Try out this $21 dollar baseball hat from Outdoor Research the next time you plan on spending the day outside. The reviews says it works very well in shielding you from the sun.

SHOP NOW AT REI, $20.99

13. LACOSTE Unisex SPORT Lightweight Cap

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LACOSTE

Smooth, sleek, and all of the above is the $60 baseball cap from LACOSTE that will have you feeling kinda on the sexy side this summer. We're also really digging the simplicity and versatility of this cap as you can wear it for a day on the golf course, or rock it to dinner. Options are important when it comes to clothing, and LACOSTE is one of the best at giving them.

SHOP NOW AT LACOSTE, $60

14. The North Face Trail Trucker 2.0 Cap

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The North Face

Want a trucker hat for the next time you hit the road? This $35 Trail Trucker 2.0 Cap from The North Face oughta serve you well in your day-to-day ventures. There's five colors, and adjustable snapback, and mesh back panels to help you cool during really hot summer days.

SHOP NOW AT THE NORTH FACE, $35

15. Carhartt WIP Locker Hat

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Carhartt

Vintage 1980s style is clearly making a comeback, and this $68 locker cap from Carhartt WIP is right in line with the current trends. The cap is designed in a six-panel style, is made with cotton twill fabric, and garment washed to promote an overall softer feel.

SHOP NOW AT CARHARTT WIP, $68

16. Pangaia Hemp Twill Baseball Cap

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Pangaia

Pangaia has become a household name in the baseball cap game, with some of the most popular hats out right now. The sustainability element of Pangaia hats is one to brag about, with this particular hat being a mixture of organic and recycled cotton, and an agraloop biofibre that's derived from Oilseed Hemp Leftovers—a process that uses less virgin fibers and water. For only $90, this hat is a good pickup.

SHOP NOW AT PANGAIA

17. Pac Sun 47 Brand Forest Green NYC Cap

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Pacsun

Please excuse us as we once again promote our very obvious loyalty to the New York Yankees. This $30 Forest Green cap from 47 is brought to you by PacSun. The ultimate dad hat with a striking color that will have people asking where you bought it from (until non-Yankees fans realize that it's a Yankees cap).

SHOP NOW AT PACSUN, $30

18. Polo Ralph Lauren Classic Snapback

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PacSun

Also courtesy of PacSun is this $42 Polo Ralph Lauren Snapback is supremely made with cotton twill, and instantly recognizable thanks to the classic Ralph Lauren equestrian logo embedded onto the front of the cap. There's also an adjustable strap and breathable eyelets built into the hat as well to provide the utmost comfort.

SHOP NOW AT PACSUN, $41.65

19. Prada Light Blue Denim Baseball Cap

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Prada

Denim is officially everywhere again, and that means denim hats are experiencing a resurgence as well. This $775 light blue denim cap from Prada is luxury at it's best, and a departure from the standard baseball cap designs we've been used to seeing.

SHOP NOW AT PRADA, $775

20. Fear of God Essentials New Era Cap

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New Era

Fear of God and New Era have come together for a knockout collab of epic proportions. This $95 Essentials hat essentially needs to be added to your list of essentials. Get it?

SHOP NOW AT NEW ERA, $65

21. Museum of Peace & Quiet Green Wordmark Cap

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SSENSE

Woosah. When feeling the need to enjoy some peace and quiet outside, this $31 hat from Museum of Peace & Quiet is the perfect accompaniment. You can wear it on a peaceful walk, a relaxing drive, or even at the park when you're sitting on a bench chillin'. We've heard just putting this hat on instantly makes you feel much more relaxed, but we're just the messenger here.

SHOP NOW ON SSENSE, $31

22. Paul Smith Trim Cotton Hat

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Paul Smith

Don't sleep on Paul Smith when it comes to ball caps either. They've got a good one for $130 that's made with all cotton, and features their rainbow signature strip on the side. If you aren't feeling the khaki color, then there's three more colors available.

SHOP NOW PAUL SMITH, $130

23. Axel Arigato London Cap

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Axel Arigato

Sometimes you want to look fancy schmancy, and this $95 embroidered logo cap from Axel Arigato is here to help you out with its flat brim and dapper dan look.

SHOP NOW AT AXEL ARIGATO, $95

24. Off-White Arrow Baseball Cap

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FarFetch

And you can always keep it breezy with this simple fitted baseball cap from Off-White.

SHOP NOW AT FARFETCH, $138

FAQs About Baseball Caps:

How is a baseball cap different from a snapback?

The biggest difference between a snapback and other types of baseball caps is the fastening adjustable strap at the back of the hat that "snaps" together. Most snapbacks come in a one-size-fits-all design, but there are a few that we've tested over the years that come with different size ranges.

How to find the ideal fit for a baseball cap?

Most caps will come with a one-size-fits-all design, which means you'll have to play around with the adjustable strap until you get the right fit. From our research, your baseball hat should fit snug, but it shouldn't be overly tight to the point where you feel pain. If you end up wanting to buy a fitted cap, you'll need to determine your actual hat size. You can use this guide, or get measured at most hat retailers.

What weather is best for a baseball cap?

Baseball caps can be worn during any season, but most folks tend to bring them out of their closet for the sunniest times of the year, from mid Spring through mid Fall.

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