Youth Barry Larkin Cincinnati Reds Black City Connect Jersey
Cincinnati · NL Central
Professional baseball started right here on the banks of the Ohio River. Rep the Big Red Machine heritage at Great American Ball Park when the smokestacks fire up.
Why It Belongs in Your Lineup
- Button-front design that works as a light layer in April and a standalone shirt in July
- Airy polyester weave that dries fast after a rain delay or a wash cycle
- Bold team wordmark and numbers with cleanly finished stitching throughout
- Youth sizing with a shorter body and sleeve that keeps the fit clean
- City Connect inspired palette
Sizing & On-Body Feel
Cut for youth proportions rather than scaled-down adult sizing. The chest runs roughly 28-34 inches across the youth range, with a shorter body and sleeve so it does not swallow them.
Ventilation matters more than people think over nine innings. This knit keeps air moving across the chest and shoulders, even in direct sun.
Built to Last Multiple Seasons
The wordmark sits centered and proportional. No crooked placement, no washed-out color, no loose thread waiting to unravel in the dryer.
Ballpark & Streetwear Styling
For a vintage feel, pair it with straight-leg denim and a worn cap. For a modern look, keep everything else plain and let the jersey carry the color.
It is the rare gift that works without knowing a favorite player. Team and color do the heavy lifting, and sizing is straightforward.
At a Glance
| Fit | Youth cut, chest roughly 28-34 in across sizes |
| Front | Full-button placket, stitched flat |
| Hem | Rounded hem with a clean finish |
| Care | Wash cold inside out, hang dry |
| Lettering | Stitched tackle twill style chest and back |
| Fabric | Breathable polyester knit, double-knit feel |
Notes from the product sheet
- Heat-applied twill wordmark with raised stitching detail.
- Woven jock tag at the lower left hem.
- Rounded hem with a clean, flat finish.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can a petite adult or woman wear a Youth Large or Youth XL jersey?
Yes — this is one of the most popular sizing hacks among baseball fans. A Youth XL typically fits similar to an Adult XS / Women's Small in the chest (~38-40 inches), with slightly shorter sleeve and body length.
Should I size up to wear a hoodie underneath for April or October night games?
If you plan to layer this jersey over a heavyweight fleece hoodie, we recommend going up one size so the shoulders and chest don't feel restricted. For wearing over a normal short-sleeve tee or solo, order your regular US size.
Are the buttons spaced closely enough so the front doesn't gap?
Yes. The placket uses reinforced flat-seam construction with properly spaced buttons across the chest and midsection, preventing awkward gapping whether you're sitting in the bleachers or standing up for a home run.
Does this jersey have a straight bottom or a rounded baseball hem?
It features the traditional rounded droptail baseball hem with a clean woven locker tag at the lower left front, designed specifically to look sharp worn untucked over jeans or shorts.
Add it to the rotation
Grab your size now and keep the Cincinnati Reds colors in the weekly lineup.
Care note: Wash with similar colors for the first few cycles. Do not iron directly over the lettering, and keep it away from a hot dryer drum.
