Plate coat recommendations

newump · #1 (**permalink**) Fri Jan 18, 2013, 12:33am

Need to buy a black plate coat. who makes the best? i'm tall and thin, 42L. looking for more of a fitted/tapered look - alphonso marquez look. hate them when they look loose and baggy.

price isn't an issue - not worth saving $50 bucks to look like heck.

who makes the mlb plate coats?

thanks,

briancurtin · #2 (**permalink**) Fri Jan 18, 2013, 01:38am

Honigs makes the MLB plate coats.

I ordered one in early December when they were slightly discounted and grouped in a pre-sale for quicker shipping by February, or something like that. They typically take much longer.

johnnyg08 · #3 (**permalink**) Sun Jan 20, 2013, 03:13pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by briancurtin

Honigs makes the MLB plate coats.

I ordered one in early December when they were slightly discounted and grouped in a pre-sale for quicker shipping by February, or something like that. They typically take much longer.

Actually Hardwick's makes the coats, Honigs sells them. That's the only place you can get a plate coat.

Honigs also the MLB plate coats to the MLB umpires through Hardwicks

BEAREF · #4 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 21, 2013, 11:21am

It looks like these are a special order item from Honigs... 12 week timeframe for delivery.

johnnyg08 · #5 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 21, 2013, 11:32am

Yep, make sure you get the right size. No returns.

kylejt · #6 (**permalink**) Mon Jan 21, 2013, 01:50pm

I'm tall and thin, also, and have had to had all my plate coat taken in, for that form fit. Just go to a trusted tailor, with your biggest chest protector, and make sure it fits in your stance.

And, make sure that top button is really secure.

Steven Tyler · #7 (**permalink**) Tue Jan 22, 2013, 05:00am

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Originally Posted by johnnyg08

Yep, make sure you get the right size. No returns.

Get your measurements taken, and send them to Honigs. Hopefully, having a 'blueprint" will get you the fit you desire.

Rich · #8 (**permalink**) Mon May 21, 2018, 12:05am

There's a weird group of umpires who think the plate coat is ridiculous on a HS umpire and an attempt to big time others.

I think that's stupid. I have a navy coat for HS and a black coat for college.

The new Honig's is making them from what I've heard.

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CT1 · #9 (**permalink**) Mon May 21, 2018, 05:32am

They're not allowed for HS in our state. Personally, I'd rather "layer up" under a pullover jacket than spend the ridiculous amount for an item I'd use only a few times a year.

Rich · #10 (**permalink**) Mon May 21, 2018, 10:46pm

I'm sure that a certain poster here can bump a 1990 thread on getting ring-around-the-collar out of an Elbeco shirt.

Rich · #11 (**permalink**) Mon May 21, 2018, 10:47pm

Quote:

Originally Posted by CT1

They're not allowed for HS in our state. Personally, I'd rather "layer up" under a pullover jacket than spend the ridiculous amount for an item I'd use only a few times a year.

I never, ever wear a jacket on the plate. Hate the look and feel.

Long sleeve shirt or plate coat are the two cooler/cold weather options.

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