A Mathematical Ranking Of MLB Mascots From “WTF Is That Creepy Thing” To “That’s Adorable”

I think I was just spoiled with the teams I attended games for growing up. Between Sir Purr of The Panthers, Hugo The Hornet, Homer The Dragon of the Charlotte Knights, and Mr. and Mrs. Wuf of NC State, these are some pretty normal mascots. The first wow that's ridiculous mascot I remember seeing was Otto The Orange from Syracuse University. It's just an orange ball, that I have personally witnessed get on the ground and roll. Then I was at the uptown Charlotte tree lighting one time ahead of the ACC Championship Game. And each of the ACC mascots was there. It was at that moment I realized how creepy some of these mascots can be. But even the worst of those ACC ones, Otto included (I actually kind of love the ridiculousness of him), are better than most MLB mascots. Which is why I'm ranking the MLB mascots.

But instead of just best to worst, we are going from WTF to cute. Because when I decided to do this, I had no idea just how bizarre the vast majority of MLB mascots are. Most of these make no sense and have nothing to do with the team name. At all. So for these rankings, I gave each mascot a score in two different categories relevancy (aka does it have anything to do with the team name) and a creepiness score. Each mascot was ranked 1-10. In terms of relevancy, 10 is the most relevant. Let's use the Carolina Panthers NFL team as an example. The team name is Panthers, and the mascot Sir Purr, is a panther, therefore they would get a 10. And creepiness score 1 is I would have nightmares over this thing, and 10 is that's cute I'd get a picture made and maybe by the plush for my future child.

Disclaimer I am a casual baseball fan, who honestly had never seen any of these mascots until this ranking. And this is all in good fun. So with that being said enjoy my mathematical ranking of MLB Mascots from "WTF Is That Creepy Thing" to "That's Adorable" except in reverse order.

**Note that the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Angels, and Los Angeles Dodgers do not have official mascots and were not included in this ranking of MLB Mascots.

Major League Baseball has a deep respect for their game's rich history. Attending a ballgame can be a great experience that allows fans to marvel at baseball culture. Furthermore, most MLB parks have designed stadium attractions that make them unique amongst the 30 venues in the league.

From museums to bodies of water to fan-zone fun, the MLB stadiums across the country each have something that is representative of their character. Often you will find baseball enthusiasts track how many ballparks they have been to. In addition, it is common for fans to build trips to other cities to have a new MLB park experience.

MLB is the only professional sport in the country where each team has its own dedicated stadium. For example, in the NFL, the Jets and Giants share Metlife Stadium. Many NBA team share their home arena with the NHL team in their city. In professional baseball, each of the 30 teams has their own home field that is theirs alone. This enables the organization to build more character specific to the club.

The interior of an MLB ballpark is all about the players. Though there is a mysterious aura about the clubhouse, given that they are underground. The common thread in modern-day construction is centered around the ballclub. The intent is to make each clubhouse comfortable, hi-tech, and private for the players and coaches. The rest of the stadium is all about the fan experience.

Here, we will look at some of the most unique MLB stadium attractions. Each is representative of their city and team history. They provide character to the ballpark. In many cases, these features make the park a landmark in their home state.

If you want to take in an MLB game in a ballpark you have not visited yet, here are some attractions to consider.

Behind the outfield wall at Chase Field, there's a pool area. From here, you can see the entire game. At the home of the Arizona Diamondbacks, you can take in a National League West game while going for a swim. The area accommodates 35 people.

You surely know all about the infamous Green Monster left field wall at Fenway Park, but did you know you can sit on top of it? There are 269 seats available for Red Sox ticket purchase. This area is a common spot for lucky fans to catch a home run ball.

Hundreds of signed baseballs by Yankee greats, plagues, and statues are just some of the incredible monuments in the museum at Yankee Stadium. Some of the exhibits rotate, but "Yankees by the numbers" jerseys, World Series rings, and trophies are always on display.

If you want to kayak up against the outfield wall of a picturesque stadium, McCovey Cove in San Francisco is your spot. While its common to see boats overshadowing right field, this is also a common spot for those looking to catch a memorable home run ball.

"There's magic in the ivy and the old scoreboard," Eddie Vedder sings in his Cubs tribute song "All The Way." The legendary ivy covering the outfield walls at Wrigley might arguably be the most iconic ballpark look of all.

Technically it's called Gallagher Square, but the Park at Petco Park is located outside the outfield walls but inside the gates of the stadium. You need a ticket on gameday to access this space, which has mini fields and a statue of the late Padres great Tony Gwynn.

A tank containing real live stingrays rests within the outfield of the stadium. This is a 35 foot, 10,000 gallon exhibit that is in partnership with the Florida Aquarium.

15-foot-high and 56-foot-long replica of an 1862 steam locomotive goes for a ride each time the Astros hit a home run. Sitting 90 feet above the field, you will hear this train go for a 40 second ride back and forth. This area of the park used to be Union Station, which is why the train was brought in as an attraction in 2000. It is driven by Bobby Dynamite.

Along the main concourse in center field, there's the Bobblehead Museum at loanDepot Park in Miami. This is the home of over 500 bobbleheads that are enclosed behind glass. While many of these are MLB and minor league players, a section includes entertainers and special giveaways the Marlins have done.

When the Brewers hit a home run, their mascot Bernie slides down a giant yellow slide out of his outfield treehouse. Fans can take a ride down as well. Tickets are available for purchase for some pre-game fun ($150-$175).

The city fountains are well represented at the home of the Royals. The fountains in outfield are 322 feet wide. They can change colors and offer a magnificent display. Select 200 level seats near the fountains can be purchased. There are eight programmed fountain shows, where 600 nozzles can launch into 150 combinations of effects.

You can sit high above centerfield in Colorado. The Rockpile offers $4 select tickets. It's a bleacher style seating, giving you a true Rocky Mountain feel.