Everyone always asks me, “Had you gone on to play baseball, what would
your walk up song be?” I haven’t had to think about it because the song I have
in mind is unique and have yet to hear anyone use anything by the same artist.
A couple months ago I went to a Texas A&M baseball game and the announcer
calls the second baseman and they start playing his walk up music. The minute
it came on I was like this country bumpkin mufug swagger jacked me. Absolutely
took my jam. However upset I got I was actually impressed that he used that as
his song and went right out and bought a Texas A&M shirt.
My walk up song is as follows:
The original question and experience got me thinking; who has the best
walk up song? Figure I would include past and present players. So here’s my
list.
5. Josh Reddick, OAK – “Careless Whisper”, George Michael
Power move. Guy throws up a slow
jazz sax solo and lulls the pitcher to sleep. Some people want to get amped up,
Reddick just wants to get the ladies wet. A couple seasons ago Josh looked like
he lived under a bridge with a mountain man beard and hair to his shoulders.
Now he’s clean cut and needed his walk up song to embody who he is. Everyone
has to be completely rattled when this comes on the PA. I love it. This guy
loves it. Just lost in the moment without a care in the world. Getting his best
white suburban dad dance moves going, dry humping the air and embarrassing his
teenage daughter (Second video, 30 second mark).
4. Chris Carter, HOU – “Mr. Carter”, Lil Wayne
Last name is Carter. Song was made for him. If there is a song that
references your last name you can’t not use it for a walk up song. I don’t give
a shit if you don’t like the song, its destiny. It gets the people going and
makes you feel a thousand feet tall. Like the Great Hambino just grab your
nuts, point to the outfield and crush one to the short porch. Too bad he is a
50/50 hitter; he’s an out or a dinger.
3. Dante Bichette, COL – “Sledgehammer”, Peter Gabriel
The Italian Stallion. Guy was the definition of business up front and
party in the back. Mullet rivaled that of the Big Unit. Had a crazy walk to the
plate; flip the bat, give the shredded lettuce a quick shake, big ol shoulder
shrug with the bat, and then he’d step in. It was only right, he was swinging a
sledgehammer and Peter Gabriel just put it to a beat for him. This guy was my
favorite player growing up. I was only 8 years old when my dad took me to a
game and I demanded we pick up a cassette tape on the way home. Needed it,
wanted it, and had to have it. Played that bad boy on loop until the tape gave
out, singing the solo getting the grade school breezies all hot and bothered.
Mostly bothered
2. Eric Young Jr., COL – “Stuntin’ Like My Daddy”, Lil Wayne
Sometimes you just gotsta get ya groove on. Dad played baseball and you
make it to the majors. Can’t stop, won’t stop. Song says it all.
1. Mo Rivera, NYY – “Enter Sandman”, Metallica
The OG. Strikes fear into a batters heart. Word on the street is he
didn’t even pick it. The AV guy did it for him. Obviously worked out. Hall of
Fame career and an intimidating trot to the mound. Every player had to be
shitting a brick every time they heard his name and song called. Not much else
to say. Classic.
Honorable mentions:
Jonathan Papelbon, BOS – “Shipping Up to Boston”, Dropkick Murphys
Fucking Massholes
Chipper Jones, ATL – “Crazy Train”, Black Sabbath
Crazy train right to mouth cancer, he and Lenny Dykstra single handedly
kept Skoal in business
Ken Griffey Jr., SEA – “Hip Hop Hooray”, Naughty by Nature
Hey Ho, Hey Ho
Andres Galarraga, COL – “Pink Panther”, the movie
Nickname was the Big Cat. I only associate two things with him 1) cats,
and 2) Lil Dicky she had a real big cat Andres Galarraga pussy, I hit it real
hard Troy Polamalu on that pussy
Trevor Hoffman, SD – “Hells Bells” ACDC
Would have been better to go out with “Big Balls”
Prince Fielder, MIL – “Requiem”, Mozart
Love the moxie by this fat bastard
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