Circle Tee vs Longplay Tee: Somerset Patriots Men's Fit

Two cotton tees, two different size ladders

The Somerset Patriots Circle Tee and the Longplay Cotton Navy Tee are both men's cotton shirts, but the catalog gives you different information for each. The Circle Tee comes from 108 Stitches with a crew neck, short sleeves, and sizes MD, XL, 2XL, and 3XL. The Longplay tee is 100% cotton in navy and runs MD, LG, XL, and 2XL. Neither listing includes chest measurements, body length, or a fit description beyond 'comfortable cotton construction' on the Circle Tee, so treat the size labels as a starting point rather than a guarantee.

If you normally wear a large, the Circle Tee has no large option in the supplied variants—you would need to decide between MD and XL. The Longplay tee includes LG, so it is the simpler choice for that size. If you wear 3XL, only the Circle Tee lists that size. That single difference may settle the comparison before style or price matter.

What the catalog confirms about each tee

• Somerset Patriots Men's Circle Tee: Sizes MD, XL, 2XL, and 3XL; no LG in the supplied variants. If you wear a large, this tee does not offer your usual size—you would have to size up or down without measurements to guide you.

  

• Somerset Patriots Adult Jersey Diners Longplay Cotton Navy Tee: Sizes MD, LG, XL, and 2XL; 100% cotton in navy. This is the only one of the two with a large option, and the only one where the fiber content is stated as 100% cotton.

  

Price and value: what the numbers actually tell you

Both tees show a catalog price and a higher comparison price, but the gap differs. The Circle Tee is USD 24.49 against a USD 34.99 comparison price. The Longplay tee is USD 22.49 against USD 29.99. The Longplay tee is two dollars cheaper at the current catalog price, while the Circle Tee carries the larger comparison-price gap. Neither listing explains what the comparison price represents, so use the current price for your decision rather than assuming the discount is permanent.

• Circle Tee: USD 24.49 catalog price; USD 34.99 comparison price. Officially licensed Somerset Patriots apparel.
• Longplay Cotton Navy Tee: USD 22.49 catalog price; USD 29.99 comparison price. 100% cotton; Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate.

Fit evidence: what is missing and how to work around it

The supplied records do not include chest width, body length, sleeve length, or a fit label such as classic or relaxed for either tee. The Circle Tee is described only as having 'comfortable cotton construction for all-day wear' and a classic crew neck with short sleeves. The Longplay tee lists 100% cotton and no fit description at all. That means you cannot compare the two on measured fit from this catalog alone.

A practical approach is to choose based on the size ladder first, then use the return or exchange policy of the store you are buying from to manage the fit risk. If you are between sizes on the Circle Tee, the missing large makes the decision harder—there is no middle option. On the Longplay tee, the four-size run is more conventional for men's tees, but it still stops at 2XL.

Which tee fits your usual size?

• You wear MD: Both tees offer MD. Choose on price or design preference rather than size availability.
• You wear LG: Only the Longplay Cotton Navy Tee lists LG in the supplied variants. The Circle Tee does not.
• You wear XL: Both tees offer XL. This is the widest point of overlap.
• You wear 2XL: Both tees offer 2XL. Compare price and design here.
• You wear 3XL: Only the Circle Tee lists 3XL. The Longplay tee stops at 2XL.

Design and team context

The Circle Tee is officially licensed Somerset Patriots apparel from 108 Stitches, which matters if you want a clear team-branded shirt for game day or casual outings. The Longplay tee carries the Jersey Diners Longplay name and notes that the Somerset Patriots are the New York Yankees Double-A affiliate. The catalog does not show the graphics or describe the print method for either tee, so if the design is your main reason for choosing one, look at the product images before you buy. Neither listing includes care instructions beyond the fiber content on the Longplay tee, so follow the care label on the shirt when it arrives rather than assuming a wash routine.

Product facts at a glance

• Somerset Patriots Men's Circle Tee: Somerset Patriots Men's Circle Tee from 108 Stitches; officially licensed; cotton construction; crew neck and short sleeves; sizes MD, XL, 2XL, 3XL; USD 24.49. The licensing and 3XL option make it the stronger pick if team authenticity or extended sizing is your priority.
• Somerset Patriots Adult Jersey Diners Longplay Cotton Navy Tee: Somerset Patriots Adult Jersey Diners Longplay Cotton Navy Tee; 100% cotton; sizes MD, LG, XL, 2XL; USD 22.49. The lower price and the large size make it the practical choice for many shoppers, and the stated cotton content is more specific than the Circle Tee listing.