An old tradition in baseball is to have part of a song play while you step up to bat. For this article, I chose the songs that match their player’s abilities.
I also included a link to Youtube so you can listen to the songs as you read.
10. Raul Ibanez; "Werewolves of London" by Warren Zevon
Critic commentary: "Hopefully this classic about United Kingdom night prowlers by the late crooner will help Ibanez put some English on the ball." --Kenny Herzog, Editor-in-Chief
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nhSc8qVMjKM
It sounds like Zevon is singing “Ra-uuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuuullllllllllll!” when he howls. When this song plays in the Safe, the fans really get into it. Raul even has his own “people” who come with “Rauuuuuuul” written across their chests.
9.Chris Coste; "La Grange" by ZZ Top
Critic commentary: "Incredible pick. This could only be made better if the former 33-year-old rookie grew a Billy Gibbons-style beard down to his waist. If you can't get your swagger on while walking up to the plate to 'La Grange,' you need to check your pulse." --Jim Welte, freelance music writer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_MKPby9D8MQ
A very weird song. It is very cool, and it would be cool to hear while stepping up to bat.
8.Joey Votto; "Black Betty" by Ram Jam
Critic commentary: "Is that Freedom Rock, man? Well, turn it up, man! The Toronto-born Votto swings for the fence on this one. One-hit wonder? Check. Ridiculous band name? Check. Unapologetic and proud Southern rock? You betcha." --Jim Welte, freelance music writer
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lMLnDuzgkjo
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