Walk-up Swagger: Baseball's Best Entrance Music

From the moment we hear those first notes blaring through stadium speakers, something magical happens. Baseball's walk-up songs do more than just fill empty space—they transform ordinary at-bats into cinematic moments, creating instant connections between players and fans.

Matt and Sam dive into the fascinating world of MLB entrance music, exploring how these brief musical snippets reveal player personalities while energizing crowds. Whether it's Francisco Lindor's unexpected choice of "My Girl" that has entire Mets crowds singing in unison long after the music stops, or the bass-heavy swagger of Aaron Judge's "Swag Surfin'" that signals a potential home run, these musical decisions are carefully calculated for maximum impact.

The conversation spans from classic rock anthems like "Layla" (Pete Alonso) and "Whole Lotta Love" (Austin Wells) to contemporary hits from Rihanna and Lil Baby, with each selection offering insight into the player behind it. We even venture into international territory with Korean star Young Hoo Lee's electrifying choice of Supreme Team's "Dang, Dang, Dang."

Beyond the music itself, Matt and Sam explore the fascinating superstitions surrounding walk-up songs, including Nick Castellanos's strange reputation for hitting home runs during tragic news broadcasts, and how players often change their music during slumps or hitting streaks. With players getting just 30 seconds to make an impression through sound, every beat counts.

Whether you're a baseball die-hard or simply appreciate how music heightens dramatic moments, this episode delivers an entertaining look at the soundtrack of America's pastime. Want to feel like you're walking into your next important meeting with the swagger of an MLB slugger? This playlist has you covered.

https://music.apple.com/us/playlist/2025-baseball-walk-up-music/pl.u-02GgC4oxbV

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/4IGT9SHaR5fje3uClZRsKx?si=b73ad9cdd8b54207 

1 .Texas – BigXthaPlug

2. My Girl – The Temptations

3. Drip Too Hard – Lil Baby & Gunna

4. Layla – Derek & The Dominos

5. Whole Lotta Love – Led Zeppelin

6. Swag Surfin' – F.L.Y. (Fast Life Yungstaz)

7. Armed and Dangerous – Juice WRLD

8. Top Gun Anthem – Harold Faltermeyer & Steve Stevens

9. Don't Stop 'Til You Get Enough – Michael Jackson

10. Needed Me – Rihanna

11. Edge of Seventeen – Stevie Nicks

12. Dang Dang Dang – Supreme Team

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