BASEBALL WALK-UP SONGS DUKE CANNON WOULD LIKE TO HEAR
As we begin to move through August, we would like to remind you that Major League Baseball games are still being played. Now, perhaps your team is out of contention already, but that doesn’t mean there aren’t still joys to be wrung from this multi-layered game. For instance: walk-up songs. Usually, players select their own music to be played when they approach the batter’s box, but using our keen insights, we thought perhaps some players would be better served taking our musical recommendations.
JAKE BURGER, 1B, MIAMI MARLINS: “THE BURGER KING JINGLE”
Yes, we know that Jake has been hearing these sorts of jokes since his youngest days on the playground, but when a slow pitch comes across the plate, you send it out of the park. Now, as to whether the PA announcer spins the classic old-school Burger King jingle (“Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us…”) or the new version (“At BK, have it your way—you rule!”), well, as the saying goes, “chef’s choice.”
Yes, we know that Jake has been hearing these sorts of jokes since his youngest days on the playground, but when a slow pitch comes across the plate, you send it out of the park. Now, as to whether the PA announcer spins the classic old-school Burger King jingle (“Hold the pickle, hold the lettuce, special orders don’t upset us…”) or the new version (“At BK, have it your way—you rule!”), well, as the saying goes, “chef’s choice.”
SHOHEI OHTANI, DH, LOS ANGELES DODGERS: “THE GAMBLER” BY KENNY ROGERS
Too soon? We don’t think so. Duke Cannon believes you are the company you keep, Mr. Ohtani.
Too soon? We don’t think so. Duke Cannon believes you are the company you keep, Mr. Ohtani.
JUAN SOTO, RF, NEW YORK YANKEES: “WALK OF LIFE” BY DIRE STRAITS
As of today, the man nicknamed “Childish Bambino” has a league-leading 92 walks, which makes this classic Dire Straits track the perfect trigger to make every dad in the ballpark shake their jorts-clad moneymaker, and utter an emphatic “woo hoo” at just the right moment.
As of today, the man nicknamed “Childish Bambino” has a league-leading 92 walks, which makes this classic Dire Straits track the perfect trigger to make every dad in the ballpark shake their jorts-clad moneymaker, and utter an emphatic “woo hoo” at just the right moment.
MARK CANHA, 1B, SAN FRANCISCO GIANTS: “EAT IT” BY WEIRD AL YANKOVIC
Mark is what is known in social circles as a “foodie,” even going so far to start his own Instagram account (@bigleaguefoodie) where he celebrates his gastronomic interests. Knowing that, this classic mid-'80s Michael Jackson parody about the joys of gluttony would certainly hit the spot.
Mark is what is known in social circles as a “foodie,” even going so far to start his own Instagram account (@bigleaguefoodie) where he celebrates his gastronomic interests. Knowing that, this classic mid-'80s Michael Jackson parody about the joys of gluttony would certainly hit the spot.
MIKE TROUT, CF, CALIFORNIA ANGELS: “HURT” BY JOHNNY CASH
Currently nestled on IL nursing yet another in a long series of injuries (this time, a torn meniscus), we think this poignant ballad about suffering would be the perfect accompaniment for the Millville Meteor’s eventual return.
Currently nestled on IL nursing yet another in a long series of injuries (this time, a torn meniscus), we think this poignant ballad about suffering would be the perfect accompaniment for the Millville Meteor’s eventual return.
