The list of baseball’s best and worst mascots is in! And, just in time for Opening Day on March 30th. Mascot names are always entertaining to me. Probably because I love a good pun. For example, a short fly ball that falls between the outfield and infield for a base hit is often referred to as a blooper. The Atlanta Braves’ mascot’s name is Blooper. The Cleveland Guardians’ mascot’s name is Slider. A slider is also a pitch most pitchers throw. Baseball doesn’t have cheerleaders so the mascot is there to keep things light and family-friendly during games. Recently, One Thousand people had to vote in a series of head-to-head matchups when it came to Major League Baseball mascots. The only teams that weren’t represented were the Yankees, Dodgers, and Angels. This was because these teams don’t have mascots. The list of baseball’s best and worst mascots is below!
Phillie Phanatic - Philadelphia Phillies
PHILADELPHIA, PA – MAY 31: The Phillie Phanatic performs in the seventh inning during a game between the Washington Nationals and the Philadelphia Phillies at Citizens Bank Park on May 31, 2016 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The Nationals won 5-1. (Photo by Hunter Martin/Getty Images)
Fredbird - St. Louis Cardinals
ST LOUIS, MISSOURI – OCTOBER 12: The St. Louis Cardinals mascot Fredbird is seen during game two of the National League Championship Series between the Washington Nationals and the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium on October 12, 2019 in St Louis, Missouri. (Photo by Scott Kane/Getty Images)
Mr. Redlegs - Cincinnati Reds
CINCINNATI, OH – APRIL 4: Cincinnati Reds mascot Mr. Redlegs celebrates after the opening day game against the Philadelphia Phillies at Great American Ball Park on April 4, 2016 in Cincinnati, Ohio. The Reds defeated the Phillies 6-2. (Photo by Joe Robbins/Getty Images)
Swinging Friar - San Diego Padres
SAN DIEGO, CALIFORNIA – OCTOBER 18: Mascot Swinging Friar of the San Diego Padres on the field prior to game one of the National League Championship Series against the Philadelphia Phillies at PETCO Park on October 18, 2022 in San Diego, California. (Photo by Sean M. Haffey/Getty Images)
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SOURCE| YouGov
