The Best MLB Mascots

Here’s a top 10 list of a different kind. This one, like most lists of opinion, is very subjective. Some mascots are just there while others have become a part of the game and even others are barely even noticeable. So with that in mind, off we go to the races…

BUT, before we do that, here’s a list of the 4 teams who do not have mascots according to my sources. They are the Cubs (maybe a goat would be nice), the Angels (how about a cheribim), the Dodgers (they do have Manny) and the Yankees (how about a World Series trophy seeing they have so many). What do you all think?

If anyone has a fun childhood or adulthood memory to share about your experience with a mascot whether they are on this list or not!

10 ) Dinger –

Mascot of the Colorado Rockies. One of the best looking and most creative mascot designs and owner of a great name for baseball.









9 ) Southpaw –

Mascot of the Chicago White Sox. Not very creative, but seems like he would be fun for the fans.








8 ) Raymond –

Mascot of the Tampa Bay Rays. One of the best looking and most creative mascot design.









7 ) The Mariner Moose –

Mascot of the Seattle Mariners. He once ran over (more like clipped) former Red Sox CF Coco Crisp with the cart he was driving.








6 ) Billy The Marlin –

Mascot of the Florida Marlins. He is also in a few top 5 lists that I have seen.









5 ) Bernie Brewer –

Mascot of the Milwaukee Brewers who has his own house in the ballpark where he slides down a slide to celebrate every Brewer HR. I am told he has become a fan favorite in Milwaukee. He is also in a few top 5 lists that I have seen.







4 ) Wally The Green Monster –

Mascot of the Boston Red Sox. Who’s going to argue with a 37 foot high Green Monster. He is also in a few top 5 lists that I have seen.










3 ) Mr. Met –

Mascot of the New York Mets. In a few top 5 lists that I have seen tells of how engaging of a figure Mr. Met was in old Shea Stadium.










2 ) Slider –

Mascot of the Cleveland Indians who was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2008. This fact alone is enough to place second on this list.










1b ) The Phillie Phanatic –

Mascot of the Philadelphia Phillies who was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2005. The Phanatic is probably the most widely know “official” MLB mascot. What makes him unique is his personality and how engaging and enduring of a figure he is to both kids and adults alike.








1a ) The Famous San Diego Chicken –

Mascot of San Diego who was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2005. Although he appeared in more than 520 Padres games in a row at one point (which given a home schedule of 81 games/year comes to over 6 straight seasons), he was NEVER the “official” mascot of the San Diego Padres. Not only is he probably the most widely known mascot, but he also starred next to Hall of Fame catcher Johnny Bench from 1982 – 1985 on The Baseball Bunch. He made being a mascot famously popular in the late 70’s and 80’s which is why I have him listed as 1a. If he was an official MLB mascot for the Padres he’d be # 1 all by himself. What sets The Chicken apart from the rest is his creativeness and ability to incorporate players, umpires, fans and managers while role playing, etc.

You will see why he is the best in the following few videos…

The Famous San Diego Chicken has a dance off with a purple dinosaur. Music: Too Legit Too Quit by MC Hammer. November 16, 2006.

A highlight collection of The Famous San Diego Chicken and his antics. Part 1

A highlight collection of The Famous San Diego Chicken and his antics. Part 2

A highlight collection of The Famous San Diego Chicken and his antics. Part 3

A highlight collection of The Famous San Diego Chicken and his antics. Part 4

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