What is robinson cano walk up song

For example, former Mets first baseman Todd Zeile, despite being an average player, had tons of fans because of his use of Jimi Hendrix's "Purple Haze. That being said, what if batters' walk-up music was associated with them in some way? You know, like it had something to do with who they were, and I'm not talking about the generic salsa that played at Shea Stadium and Citifield whenever Jose Reyes came to bat.

As a Yankees fan, I'd love to hear Robinson Cano pictured enter to some song that best fits his clutch performance and fearless approach. Thus, as a belated Christmas present to all of you, DJ Josh is going to give fire up the turntables. Here is each team's best all-around hitter sorry, Dan Uggla fans and the walk-up music they should use.

It's hard to pick a good walk-up song for Justin Upton, who hit. Thus, given how Upton plays in Arizona, known for its blistering hot desert weather, why not use this classic tune by the Man in Black himself, Johnny Cash? It fits the environment where Upton's team plays, and even though it has a bit of a happy feel to it, I think we can all agree that Cash was one of the most badass individuals to ever walk the Earth.

The same can be said for Upton, whose 6'2", pound build and decent all-around play make him almost intimidating, much like the man who sings the song. If there's one thing I love in baseball, it's guys who get to play for the team they grew up rooting for. If they become stars with said team, even better. That's right, folks. Seeing as how the show is supposed to be set in a town just a stone's throw from Atlanta, you can see why it fits McCann. If there's one thing I've always noticed about Nick Markakis, it's that he is always stone-faced whenever he comes to the plate.

The man looks absolutely fearless. A 99 mile-per-hour fastball could be coming right down Broadway for him, and his heart wouldn't skip a beat. Thus, Markakis deserves a song by two of the most fearless artists of all time.

I'm talking about two who have regularly pushed the envelope well on their way to become the best of their genre. Fortunately for us, they just released a collaborative album called Watch the Throne , and the opening track says it all.

I hear this song, and I automatically think of a posse getting together and unleashing hell on some sad-sack who jumped bail. You know, just how Markakis unleashes hell on fastballs that get thrown too close to the middle of the plate.

In movies or TV, whenever this song is played, it usually means that a bad guy or some badass individual is about to make an entrance. Red Sox DH David Ortiz is no exception, as he has proven himself to be one of the game's most clutch hitters ever since coming to Beantown. More importantly, just listen to that opening guitar riff.

It automatically makes you go "UH-OH Enter Ortiz, known to his fans as "Big Papi," who will then proceed to launch one of his legendary moonshot home runs as this song blasts. This may seem like an odd choice for both player and song, but hear me out. First off, now that Aramis Ramirez is no longer a Cub and Carlos Pena could soon follow, Alfonso Soriano is the last man standing as the Cubs' best hitter.

Yet, regarding the song, think of the circumstances in which it has been used before. Let's not forget that this was the same song used during the closing credits of the film Miracle , which told the amazing story of the U. A similar story can be told about Soriano and the Cubs, though their miracle has not happened yet. Still, despite having gone over a century without winning a World Series, everyone on the team including Soriano manages to stay focused and never let the dream of winning die.

They dream on and will continue to do so until they have some World Series rings on their fingers. Most may know them for their famous hit "Slow Ride," but Foghat's cover of this classic blues tune works best for Chicago White Sox captain Paul Konerko. Not only is the man a great power hitter, but his stoic manner at the plate would make him walking up to this song all the better. I hereby christen Joey Votto with a new nickname, "Mr.

Thankfully, back in the '80s, Dennis DeYoung and Styx wrote a song posing that very same question. Last year, though they ultimately fell out of the playoffs after a fast start, the Cleveland Indians showed tremendous fight and heart over the course of the season. Much of the team's thanks to its success came from the breakout season of shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera, who led the way with a. This team never gave up until the very end, fighting every step of the way.

Thus, since Christina Aguilera's song "Fighter" isn't exactly a song one would associate with a baseball player, Lupe Fiasco's "Fighters" wins this round. Jay-Z just happens to be the favorite artist of Rockies shortstop Troy Tulowitzki, so this song seems like it would be a good fit for him and his solid offensive bat, not to mention his defense.

On top of that, every time he gets a big hit, Tulowitzki seems to be thinking a certain lyric from this song. Unfortunately, for the sake of professionalism, I will not be repeating it. Miguel Cabrera plays first base for the Detroit Tigers and literally rocked everyone's socks off. How hard did he rock? Well, to the point of a. Seeing as how he plays in Detroit, one of the birthplaces of rock-and-roll, along with the fact that he regularly rocks the baseball to all areas of the park, this song just plain fits.

It's so awesome to the point where I kind of want to go onto a baseball field and play long-toss while it blasts in the background. Thus, seeing as how Lee isn't known for much else besides his skills on the diamond and this nickname, it's as though he's the horse with no real name. That being said, this song by folk-rock band America is the perfect fit for him not only because of his nickname, but because of how he plays for a team from Texas and isn't that far from the desert, which is mentioned in the song.

Kansas City is a city famous for its contributions to the development of the jazz and blues genres of music, and it's clear that the Royals represent that to a degree with their uniforms.

That being said, it seems pretty obvious that the walk-up song that needs to be used here is The Beatles' cover of the classic blues rock tune "Kansas City. After trolling through the annals, I determined that lefty-hitting Alex Gordon was the man who should receive the honor to have this song played for him. He hit a career high.

Looks like having this awesome song as his walk-up music will be the first one he receives. In a move that barely anybody saw coming, first baseman Albert Pujols spurned an offer from the St. Louis Cardinals, with whom he had spent all of his career and become a legend, and instead signed a lucrative contract with the Angels. Given his excitement to play for the team and bring his family out to the West Coast, only one song seems appropriate.

I'm talking a little West Coast rap featuring 2pac and Dr. Dre, two of the finest men to ever pick up a microphone. Just listen to the first few bars of this song and tell me you can't picture Pujols walking up to bat as it plays. It just works. There are so many routes I could go in choosing a song for Matt Kemp.

I could find something baseball-related or some rock song that pumps up the crowd. Instead, let's go back in time and look at the 11 month-long period in which Kemp dated one of the most beautiful women on the planet, Rihanna.

Seeing as how Kemp looks like this and Rihanna looks like this , and we'll throw in Kemp's 6'3", pound frame just for fun, I think it's pretty clear as to how this little ditty by Jay-Z fits. I don't care if you absolutely hate him with a passion or are indifferent.

Will Smith is a phenomenal performer who has written some songs so ridiculously catchy that it's almost disgusting. Seeing as how the Marlins have been a popular team this offseason, complete with a name change, it's only fitting that his love song to Miami be the theme for new shortstop I think?

Jose Reyes. Let's be honest, folks. I'll bet that Reyes is definitely cruising the boulevard in his luxury car and has some beautiful women coyly looking at him and welcoming him to Miami with just one look in their eyes. Also, let's not forget how excited Marlins management is to have him on the team. Without further ado- here is my list for the best entrance music in Major League Baseball:. Some home cooking from me to start us off.

If there is a lot of home cooking, I apologize but Citi Field is my best data point. In addition to Piazza being a noted rock fan, the iconic opening guitar riffs of the song seemed to bounce in unison with the hair sticking out of his helmet. Voodoo Child, and Hendrix in general, just have presence. Nothing got Shea going more than Piazza coming up in a clutch situation. It kind of works though. Tightly written, and controlled in a way I find soothing.

Controlled aggression, ready when you call on it. Also, hitters just need some positive reinforcement every once in a while. And David Ortiz was the man. Alright—Kendrick Lamar Austin Jackson. Or you can be Austin Jackson and fail more like 8 times than 7, then you really need the positivity. Similar to Careless Whisper which is coming up , Your Love made the list because its light, fun, and just keeps you from gripping that bat too tight.

Plus, it's a crowd favorite. David Wright has never been known for his musical tastes and stylings see Ladies and Gentlemen by Saliva For Mr. What I like about it most is that the beginning of the song builds and builds without ever going over the top.

Anthony Rizzo is a likable guy. It works for him. In terms of getting in the zone, I think this is a damn good choice. This is a near perfect song to hit in the cage with too. It picks up by the end, but for entrance purposes we only need the best 15 or so seconds anyway.

Incredibly bold, but goofy, choice. In , Josh Reddick made this his song with Oakland and it went viral. I think this takes a certain personality to pull off. The eccentric pitcher Zach Greinke has also used Careless Whisper in his mix through the years. I guess you can call it a West Coast thing.

Blessings—Big Sean feat. Not even a Drake guy. They play a game for a living and they busted their butts to get there. Yoenis Cespedes. Pretty sure I was at the first game Cespedes used Circle of Life. I thought it was a promo for Broadway to be honest. By the 4th at bat more people in our section were doing it. This isn't just a gimmick. This is who Yoenis Cespedes is.

Roughly 10 seconds later he would take a ridiculous half swing and scraped the ball over the short porch at CBP for a home run and wrench my soul once more in the process. What I like about Kashmir is the tempo.

The song has a foreboding gravitas that allows the hitter to take his time to the box without feeling rushed. I never want Utley to top any list of mine other than a list of people I want dead but Kashmir is just so so so bad ass.

This is me tipping my cap to an old nemesis for his impeccable choice in walk up music. Grand entrances George Costanza would dream of. Relievers are often the most eccentric players on the team. I have the ultimate classic along with two Metropolitans here that cover the reliever spectrum.

Simply iconic. He preferred religious music, and Wagner was the one to actually have the song his entire career.