The walk-up song is a time-honored tradition in Major League Baseball, offering players a brief moment in the big game to express themselves—and oftentimes their culture or state—by way of song. A great walk-up song has the power to get fans up on their feet, maybe intimidate the pitcher and make that long walk from the on-deck circle to the batter's box a walk that inspires confidence and a bit of swagger. While some players opt for viral guilty pleasures, an unexpected slow jam or the not-so-subtly smug, most players pick beats that get their adrenaline going and the crowd jumping, making them perfect for cardio or HIIT workouts. To celebrate the return of America’s National Past Time, we pulled together a spring soundtrack featuring a walk-up song from one player on each team in Major League Baseball. These are the songs that get baseball’s All-Stars, Golden Glove winners, Rookie of the Year recipients and popular players pumped when they step into the batter’s box, so pop in your headphones and find out if they have the right stuff to get your heart pumping, too. All music from MLB.com. Arizona Diamondbacks, 1B Paul Goldschmidt Florida Georgia Line – It'z Just What We Do Atlanta Braves, 1B Freddie Freeman Avicii – Levels (Skrillex Remix) Chicago Cubs, C Miguel Montero Enrique Iglesias – Bailando Cincinnati Reds, 1B Joey Votto The Rolling Stones – Paint It, Black Colorado Rockies, 1B Justin Morneau AC/DC – Hold Me Back Los Angeles Dodgers, 1B Adrian Gonzalez Juan Luis Guerra – El Quita Pena Miami Marlins, 1B Michael Morse A-Ha – Take On Me Milwaukee Brewers, RF Ryan Braun Wiz Khalifa – We Dem Boyz New York Mets, 3B David Wright New Kids on the Block – You Got It (The Right Stuff) Philadephia Phillies, 2B Chase Utley Led Zeppelin – Kashmir Pittsburgh Pirates, CF Andrew McCutchen Zedd – Find You (feat. Miriam Brryant) San Diego Padres, LF Matt Kemp Lionel Richie – All Night Long (All Night) San Francisco Giants, RF Hunter Pence White Zombie – More Human Than Human St. Louis Cardinals, 3B Matt Carpenter Turnpike Troubadours – Long Hot Summer Day Washington Nationals, LF Bryce Harper Moby – Flower Baltimore Orioles, CF Adam Jones Meek Mill – Bout That Life (feat. French Montana, K Kutta, Torch & Iceberg) Boston Red Sox, DH David ''Big Papi'' Ortiz Don Miguelo – Como Yo Le Doy Chicago White Sox, 1B Jose Abreu Gente De Zona feat. Pitbull – Yo Quiero (Si Tu Te Enamoras) Cleveland Indians, 3B Lonnie Chisenhall Ozzy Osbourne– Crazy Train Detroit Tigers, 1B Miguel Cabrera Kanye West – Mercy Houston Astros, 2B Jose Altuve J Alvarez – La Pregunta Kansas City Royals, LF Alex Gordon Justin Timberlake – Only When I Walk Away Los Angeles Angels, CF Mike Trout Drake – Started From the Bottom Minnesota Twins, C Kurt Suzuki Bob Marley & the Wailers – Lively Up Yourself New York Yankees, LF Brett Gardner Brantley Gilbert – Hell On Wheels Oakland Athletics, DH Billy Butler Florida Georgia Line – Dirt Seattle Mariners, 2B Robinson Cano Lil Wayne – Believe Me (feat. Drake) Tampa Bay Rays, 3B Evan Longoria Tantric – Down and Out Texas Rangers, 1B Prince Fielder Mozart – Requiem Toronto Blue Jays, RF Jose Bautista Daddy Yankee – Ven Conmigo (feat. Prince Royce) Bottom of the ninth, tie game, runners on the corners and you're up to bat. Which song would you choose as your walk-up song? |
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