What's the best song for a closer coming out the bullpen?

[oiprocs]

For those that don't know, in baseball, when the closer comes out from the bullpen, he can choose an "entrance" song to be played while he makes his trot to the mound.

What would you pick for your song? Why?

I'd go with "Like a Virgin" by Madonna because I'd make the opposing batters strike out early.

 

[sdifox]

Wild Thing remains the king

 

[dakels]

Originally posted by: scorpious
For those that don't know, in baseball, when the closer comes out from the bullpen, he can choose an "entrance" song to be played while he makes his trot to the mound.

What would you pick for your song? Why?

I'd go with "Like a Virgin" by Madonna because I'd make the opposing batters strike out early.

my gaydar just exploded.

 

[magreen]

Agree w/ Wild Thing. Who all has used it? I just remember Mitch Williams of the 89 Cubs.

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: dakels

Originally posted by: scorpious
For those that don't know, in baseball, when the closer comes out from the bullpen, he can choose an "entrance" song to be played while he makes his trot to the mound.

What would you pick for your song? Why?

I'd go with "Like a Virgin" by Madonna because I'd make the opposing batters strike out early.

my gaydar just exploded.

Oh come on. Imagine how much the other team would make fun of you as that song played.

Then, assuming you're really good, imagine how pathetic they'll feel after they strike out. No one would want to hit against you because they'd never hear the end of it.

"You struck out to a guy whose entrance song is "Like a Virgin"! Lame!"

Of course, this obviously would only work if you were a great closer. Otherwise, yeah, it'd definitely suck.

 

[Insomniator]

Why cant we be friends

 

[PepePeru]

Closer by Nine Inch Nails, of course.

 

[RightIsWrong]

If you had Bob Gibson's penchant for throwing high and tight, then here is the clear choice

 

[KeithTalent]

Something different:

Chemical Brothers - Setting Sun

Chemical Brothers - Galvanize

Cake - The Distance

KT

 

[JDub02]

Rick Vaughn and "Wild Thing"

 

[Legendary]

As a Yankee fan I originally typed Enter Sandman here...
...but in reality Wild Thing is the best possible entrance song for a closer. Puts the fear of god in 'em.

 

[HybridSquirrel]

real slim shady - eminem

 

[Nik]

Two Minutes to Midnight

 

[Gooberlx2]

Originally posted by: Nik
Two Minutes to Midnight

Ooh...good one.

I was gonna say Aces High, but yours is better.

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: magreen
Agree w/ Wild Thing. Who all has used it? I just remember Mitch Williams of the 89 Cubs.

well, my initial thought would be Charlie Sheen in Major League.


Welcome to the Jungle is also an excellent choice.
I believe Gagne used that during his Cy Young season and the one after in which he mowed down some 88 saves?

 

[zinfamous]

Originally posted by: scorpious

Originally posted by: dakels

Originally posted by: scorpious
For those that don't know, in baseball, when the closer comes out from the bullpen, he can choose an "entrance" song to be played while he makes his trot to the mound.

What would you pick for your song? Why?

I'd go with "Like a Virgin" by Madonna because I'd make the opposing batters strike out early.

my gaydar just exploded.

Oh come on. Imagine how much the other team would make fun of you as that song played.

Then, assuming you're really good, imagine how pathetic they'll feel after they strike out. No one would want to hit against you because they'd never hear the end of it.

"You struck out to a guy whose entrance song is "Like a Virgin"! Lame!"

Of course, this obviously would only work if you were a great closer. Otherwise, yeah, it'd definitely suck.

I like your thinking.

 

[ric1287]

a song from my grade school days: Dead Bodies Everywhere - Korn

 

[AstroManLuca]

I was thinking "Burning Down the House" would be good for some reason.

 

[Ns1]

Originally posted by: G Wizard
Closer by Nine Inch Nails, of course.

this is win hahaha

or NIN - meet your master, or NIN - beginning of the end

 

[WaTaGuMp]

Who let the dogs out.

 

[racolvin]

Generally you'd want something unique and memorable to get the fans stirred up and to psych out the hitter. Some of the suggestions here are good ones but I tend to favor some classic Funk tunes with a good hook that the fans can chant.

Maybe something like "We Want The Funk" from Parliament or "Atomic Dog" from George Clinton. If you get a guy that's got good looks maybe you could use "Brickhouse" by the Commodores (yes I know the song applies to a girl but it'd still be funny). If the guy throws a mean fastball you could use "Fire" by Ohio Players maybe.

 

[oiprocs]

Originally posted by: zinfamous

Originally posted by: scorpious

Originally posted by: dakels

Originally posted by: scorpious
For those that don't know, in baseball, when the closer comes out from the bullpen, he can choose an "entrance" song to be played while he makes his trot to the mound.

What would you pick for your song? Why?

I'd go with "Like a Virgin" by Madonna because I'd make the opposing batters strike out early.

my gaydar just exploded.

Oh come on. Imagine how much the other team would make fun of you as that song played.

Then, assuming you're really good, imagine how pathetic they'll feel after they strike out. No one would want to hit against you because they'd never hear the end of it.

"You struck out to a guy whose entrance song is "Like a Virgin"! Lame!"

Of course, this obviously would only work if you were a great closer. Otherwise, yeah, it'd definitely suck.

I like your thinking.

a/s/l

 

[tenthumbs]

I believe Trevor Hoffman used to come out with Enter the Sandman. Seemed to work for him.

I also liked Hells Bells when Rob Nen entered the game. The beginning of the song with the bell ringing was pretty cool.

 

[her209]

Benny Hill Theme Song

 

[Montano]

Crazy Train