Pedro’s Masterpiece Fitted: New Era Drops 1999 All-Star Game Black Infrared 59FIFTY

New Era’s latest drop at capsule_hats brings us back to one of the most electric nights in Fenway Park history with the Boston Red Sox 1999 All Star Game Black Infrared 59FIFTY Fitted Hat. This $55 tribute piece features a striking black, grey, red, and infrared colorway that perfectly captures the intensity of that legendary midsummer classic. The commemorative 1999 All Star side patch serves as your ticket back to the night when Pedro Martínez put on a clinic that had the baseball world buzzing.

What makes this hat truly special is the history it represents. Pedro’s performance was so dominant that he made Hall of Fame-caliber hitters like Mark McGwire and Sammy Sosa, who were in their steroid-enhanced prime, look like Little Leaguers as he struck out five consecutive National League superstars. The festivities were equally wild, with Home Run Derby balls flying so far that at least one bounced onto the Massachusetts Turnpike, while fans brought fishing nets and even camped out on garage rooftops trying to snag souvenirs. The chaos was so intense that vendors had to abandon their posts and hold down their carts to prevent them from being tipped over by the aggressive crowds. Add in Ted Williams throwing out the ceremonial first pitch, and you had what many called the greatest night in that ballpark ever.

For collectors, this fitted represents more than just another All-Star Game commemoration, it’s a tribute to the night Pedro Martínez reminded everyone why he was the most feared pitcher of his generation. Available in sizes 6 7/8 through 8, this New Era 59FIFTY captures the essence of a performance that helped save Fenway Park and cemented Pedro’s legacy as one of the greatest to ever take the mound in Boston.