Fitted caps differ slightly from baseball caps in the sense that, instead of a plastic backing, there is straight fabric that goes across the back. Some people prefer fitted caps to adjustable ones, and it's easy to see why. Fitted caps, if properly sized, are the most comfortable baseball hats you can wear. They are also the most versatile.

Some of the nicer fitted hats have teams or sports stars' numbers on them and not only fit well, but also look professional. That is the first major difference between fitted caps and baseball caps. Plastic mesh hats, which snap into place depending on the wearer's head size, might look cute on a kid but as an adult it looks, well, rather childish. If you like the look of baseball caps and would like one that fits a variety of situations, go with a fitted cap.

You often see celebrities donning fitted hats, as nicely kept cotton hats have a classical, all-American fashion sense to them. Professional Major League Baseball players themselves use fitted caps, and millions of adoring fans want to look like their favorite players. Authenticity is important when you're a die-hard sports fan, and ball caps that are fitted and sponsored by MLB look great.

Fitted caps last longer than mesh baseball caps, and can withstand a few trips in the washing machine. Among today's youth, fitted caps are not only cool, but fashionable as well. If you like the look of a fitted hat, first get your head measured by trying on fitted caps at a retail store. Then, after you know your size, make price comparisons online and you'll often be able to buy a cap at half the retail price.