What You’ll Need
MLB Cleveland Indians Authentic Baseball Cap
Vintage Wayfarer Black Glasses
Metal Skull and Crossbones Cast Ornament
Rick Vaughn MLB Cleveland Indians #99 Baseball Jersey in White
UltraClub Mock Turtleneck in Navy
Cleveland Indians Throwback Baseball Pants
Wilson A800 Series Baseball Glove
Wilson Elastic Baseball Belt in Black
Nike Air Clipper Black Baseball Cleats
Ricky Vaughn’s mound appearance centers on high-contrast punk attitude grafted onto a standard Major League baseball uniform. The entire silhouette hinges on two unmistakable elements: thick black glasses modified with a miniature skull on the bridge, and a white Cleveland number 99 jersey thrown over a dark navy mock turtleneck.
Because the uniform itself consists of real athletic garments, assembling this costume is less about tailoring fabric from scratch and more about getting the exact hardware modifications, proportions, and period details right. A few deliberate tweaks turn standard sports apparel into a spot-on Wild Thing tribute.
Customizing the Skull Glasses and Cap
The centerpiece of the entire look is Vaughn’s prescription eyewear. Start with a pair of Vintage Wayfarer Black Glasses featuring thick acetate frames and clear lenses. The defining accent is the skull emblem pinned directly between the rims. Using a Metal Skull and Crossbones Cast Ornament gives the frames the necessary weight and metallic relief that flat stickers fail to provide.
To mount the skull securely without damaging the bridge, sand a tiny flat spot on the back of the metal casting using fine-grit sandpaper. Apply a small bead of two-part epoxy or clear cyanoacrylate adhesive directly to the bridge of the glasses, hold the skull firmly in place with masking tape while it sets, and let it cure completely before wearing them. If your frames have demo lenses that create glare, popping them out entirely keeps your eyes visible in bright lighting.
Pair the glasses with an MLB Cleveland Indians Authentic Baseball Cap. Vaughn wears the classic red, white, and navy ballcap pulled straight down just above the heavy black frames. If you want to replicate his mid-movie flat-top haircut, buzz the sides down and shave clean lightning zig-zag lines above the ears, or position the cap so your natural hairline tucks neatly underneath the sweatband.
The Jersey and Undershirt Layers
Vaughn pitches in a white home uniform with bold red and navy lettering. The centerpiece is the Rick Vaughn MLB Cleveland Indians #99 Baseball Jersey in White. Keep the front buttons fully fastened so the chest script remains legible and flat across your torso.
Underneath the jersey, wear the UltraClub Mock Turtleneck in Navy. That high, dark collar framing the neck is essential to his bullpen entrance aesthetic. The contrast between the navy collar and the open neckline of the jersey breaks up the white fabric and creates the athletic layering seen on screen. Choose a breathable cotton or synthetic blend so you stay cool under multiple shirt layers.
Pants, Footwear, and Field Gear
The lower half requires Cleveland Indians Throwback Baseball Pants worn high on the waist. Use a Wilson Elastic Baseball Belt in Black through the tunnel loops to hold the waistband secure. You can pull the elastic cuffs up just beneath the knees with stirrups if you prefer a vintage calf-high look, or let the hem drop down around the ankles depending on how the pants fit your leg length.
Footwear brings a practical choice for any event venue. The Nike Air Clipper Black Baseball Cleats match the classic black-and-white field shoes worn in the late eighties. However, most convention centers and indoor party venues forbid metal or hard molded cleats because they scuff polished floors and cause slipping on tile. If you plan to spend hours on indoor floors, swap to black turf shoes or standard black athletic sneakers with flat rubber soles for traction and comfort.
Carry a Wilson A800 Series Baseball Glove on your non-throwing hand to round out the pitcher’s kit. A worn, supple leather glove looks authentic right away, and tucking a standard baseball inside the pocket gives your hands a natural prop to hold during photos.
