Top 6 walk-up songs in MLB ft. Shohei Ohtani, Gunnar Henderson
The MLB, like WWE, provides the perfect build-up before the arrival of a superstar. When someone like Shohei Ohtani or Aaron Judge walks up to the plate, fans rejoice with their walk-up song. There are several MLB players whose picks of walk-up songs hit differently and instantly connect with the crowd's vibe.
Here's a look at the top walk-up songs in business.
Top six MLB walk-up songs ranked
#6 Corbin Carroll, Overdue
The Arizona Diamondbacks hitter uses "Overdue," a hip-hop song from Metro Boomin and featuring rapper Travis Scott, as his walk-up song. It was released in 2018 and is a part of the album "NOT ALL HEROES WEAR CAPES.."
#5 Jose Iglesias, OMG
Jose Iglesias is the only player on this list to use his own creation, "OMG," as his walk-up song. The New York Mets shortstop released this single on June 28 and even topped iTunes following a viral concert by Iglesias, aka Candelita, at Citi Field.
#4 Anthony Volpe, Where You Are
The New York Yankees slugger uses John Summit and Hayla's "Where You Are" as his walk-up song. The single was released in 2023 and is a part of the Halloween 2023 album.
#3 Charlie Blackmon, Your Love
The Colorado Rockies slugger has one of the best walk-up song from the famous English Rock Band, The Outfield. The band's "Your Love" was a part of their "Play Deep" album, released 14 years ago.
#2 Gunnar Henderson, "The Sweet Escape"
No walk-up song this year has received as much credit as the one used by Gunnar Henderson. "The Sweet Escape" by Gwen Stefani and Akon was released in 2006 and is still a part of the playlist of many music enthusiasts.
#1 Shohei Ohtani, "The Show Goes On"
As his namesake, "The Show" is the perfect way to welcome Shohei Ohtani at the plate. American rapper Lupe Fiasco released this song in June 2016, but this was the first season the Dodgers star used this song to let the crowd know about his arrival.
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