When you get called up to the big leagues, you need to look the part.
That’s how Austin Wells, catcher for the New York Yankees , first got acquainted with Jack Victor, the Montreal-based men’s luxury brand. Now Jack Victor has signed the athlete as a brand partner.
“In 2023, I got called up and needed a suit for the away-trip flight,” Wells said. “So I went over to Nordstrom, saw this nice-looking suit, grabbed it, and it fit perfectly right off the rack. And then I ended up wearing it two years later onto the field one day while they were taking pictures and I guess someone from the Jack Victor team saw the post and got in contact. It’s been a good relationship since.”
Wells said that Major League Baseball has been encouraging its players to “look professional” when they’re on the