MLB and St. Patrick’s Day: 5 Quick Looks

Mar 17, 2014; Kissimmee, FL, USA; Houston Astros grounds crew worker with a green hat and beard to celebrate St. Patrick

Saint Patrick was the patron saint of the Emerald Isle. His holiday, St. Patrick’s Day, has been a celebration made official in the early 17th century.

Every year in spring training for some time now, various MLB clubs sport green in their uniforms to get into the mix for a holiday many North American’s have embraced whole-heartedly.

While it’s mostly just fun and games on the surface, Irish heritage has played a large role in the history of MLB and thus a culmination of what the game has came to represent this day in age.