Mascots in Baseball

Photo Credit: Eugene Emeralds  Sluggo is the mascot for the Eugene Emeralds in the Northwest League. The Emeralds are the Short Season Class-A Affiliate for the Chicago Cubs. Located in Eugene, Oregon, they play their games at the University of Oregon’s PK Park since leaving Civic Stadium in 2010. Sluggo was introduced in 2010 when he emerged from the thick trees of Spencer Butte. Sluggo loved to sit up on the butte and watch the Emeralds STOMP their competition at Civic Stadium. He would cheer as the Ems hit home runs over the fence, turned double plays and made diving catches in the outfield. Sluggo dreamed of being on the team one day, but there were two issues: 1) None of the other players had green hair all over their body and 2) Sluggo wasn’t all that athletic in the first place. With a dream and a smile he made his way onto the team one way or another, and found his rightful place as the team’s trusty mascot. Now, Sluggo spends his summer days and nights at PK Park du...

Photo Credit: Biloxi Shuckers Staff Photographer Schooner the Seagull is the official mascot of the Biloxi Shuckers based in Biloxi, Mississippi. The team is the Double-A affiliate of the Milwaukee Brewers and is a member of the Southern League. The team replaced the Huntsville Stars in the Southern League. They play in MGM Park. Born on Deer Island on June 6, 2015 was a seagull named Schooner. Schooner was a bird that loved MGM Park. His first ever flying experience was an event at MGM Park. He and his family constantly flew over the ballpark during games, watching the Shuckers win in exciting fashion. Schooner became friends with the members of the Biloxi Shuckers front office staff and expressed his concerns with the team. He said he couldn’t always fly over to inspire comebacks. Following his talk with the staff, Schooner began vigorous training all over the Mississippi Gulf Coast to become the Shuckers official mascot; he never wanted to miss a home game again! Schooner st...

Photo credit: David Calvert Archie is the mascot for the Reno Aces in the Pacific Coast League. They are an affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks and are located in Reno, Nevada. They play their home games at Greater Nevada Field which opened in 2009. Archie! The Round Mound of Red! The Sasquatch of Sierra Mountains! Archie has been the mascot of the Reno Aces since 2009, the inaugural season. A few of Archie’s favorites: favorite food is everything! Archie’s favorite movie is a tie between ‘The Sandlot’ and “Monsters, Inc” and favorite song is “Take Me Out to the Ballgame.” When Archie is not entertaining fans at his home, Greater Nevada Field, Archie can be found visiting his friends at local schools, hospitals, youth baseball and softball leagues and more! Archie is so busy during the year that he makes over 200 appearances throughout Northern Nevada and California. Fun Facts: Height: 6’4” Weight: 330 lbs Bats: Switch Throws: Both Born: 6/17/2009 Birthplace: Reno, NV Best F...

Lo uie is the mascot of the Bowie Baysox, located in Bowie, Maryland. They are an affiliate of the Baltimore Orioles, and play in the Eastern League. Their home ballpark is Prince George's Stadium. Louie is also the lovable Mayor of LouieVille, Maryland, and the lovable mascot of the Bowie Baysox. He always thanks his friends for visiting LouieVille, “The Kids Capital!.” “I'm SO happy to see you stopped by! As mayor, I want to make LouieVille something great for kids of all ages. Whether it's at the ballpark, on my website, or in and around Bowie. “The question I get asked most often is, ‘what kind of animal are you?’ Well, the truth is I'm not even sure myself. The best answer to that question is that I am green and furry, with bright orange hair! Oh, and I love to give hugs! “I am SO excited! I am already counting the days until my birthday celebration which will be held this year at Prince George's Stadium with all of my other furry friends - and YOU, of cours...

Photo Credit: Courtesy of Salem Red Sox Mugsy is the mascot for the Salem Red Sox in the Carolina League. They are an affiliate of the 2018 World Series Champion, Boston Red Sox. They are located in Salem, Virginia. They play their home games at Salem Memorial Ballpark, built in 1995. Mugsy is a St. Bernard that was born in 1997 and like many dogs, an old baseball was his first toy! Mugsy’s favorite part about working for the Red Sox is getting to see all of his friends come out to watch the Red Sox! Mugsy lives at Haley Toyota Field in Salem, VA and loves seeing all the smiling faces at the ballpark. Mugsy's main job is to entertain, interact, and pump up the crowd during the game. His favorite baseball team is the Salem Red Sox, but loves the Boston Red Sox because he sees many of his friends playing for the team in Titletown. In his free time, Mugsy hangs out with his friends, hitting dingers over the wall of Mini Fenway, and dreaming of hitting one in Fenway someday....

Photo Credit: Fernando Guiterrez Th e Inland Empire 66ers are located in sunny San Bernardino, California. They are an affiliate of theLos Angeles Angels and play in the California League. The 66ers play home games at San Manuel Stadium. Bernie (Right) and Slick, (Left) the mascots for the 66ers are Double Trouble, but they are best friends. They are always getting into shenanigans around San Manuel Stadium During the 1999 season, Bernie, a little known mascot from Utah, was called upon to join the Bug (former San Bernardino mascot) and was an instant hit with the fans. Bernie is the wackiest mascot in ALL of the California League. He loves to shake his belly, and bang his pan up on top of the dugout. He’s constantly dancing or getting into mischief around the stadium. BUT, the absolute wackiest thing about Bernie is that he TALKS! All throughout the season, you can hear a chorus of “WOO’s!”, as Bernie riles up the crowd. In the off season, Bernie can be found visiting many sc...

Photo Credit: Staff Photographer                          SLIDER, LEFT     FUNGO, RIGHT The New Hampshire Fisher Cats are based in Manchester, New Hampshire. The team plays in the Eastern League. They are the Double-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays. They play home games a Northeast Delta Dental Stadium. The Fisher Cats have two mascots. Fungo is a Ferocious Fun mascot. He’s the Sultan of Silly. He’s the Splendid Side-Splitter. He is; Fungo the Fisher Cat! Fungo (Right)  was born in the forests north of New Hampshire’s White Mountains. Fungo left his woodland home in late 2003 to make a name for himself in the big city. After a long float down the Merrimack River, the yet-to-be-named bundle of brown fur arrived in Manchester wide-eyed and bushy tailed. His timing was fortuitous; a new baseball team in town had chosen the name “Fisher Cats” and needed a mascot. One visit to historic Gill Stadium later ...

Photo Credit: Beloit Snappers Snappy D. Turtle is the mascot for the Beloit Snappers in the Midwest League. They are an affiliate of the Oakland Athletics. They are located in Beloit, Wisconsin. They play their home games at Harry C. Pohlman Field, built in 1982.  Snappy was born on June 1, 1995 and fell in love with baseball the first time he laid eyes on it! He quickly became very active with the Snappers and is now in his 23rd season with the team. Snappy's favorite part about working for the Snappers is all of the great fans that come out to watch the Snappers! Snappy lives at Pohlman Field in Beloit, WI and is devoted to putting a smile on everyone's face that he meets. Snappy's main job is to dance and provide entertainment to the amazing Snappers fans. His favorite baseball team is the Beloit Snappers, but loves the Oakland Athletics because he sees so many of his former Snapper friends playing for the Major League Baseball club. In his free time, Snappy visits wi...

Photo Credit: Harrisburg Senators  Rascal is the mascot for The Harrisburg Senators. They are in Eastern League and are an affiliate of the Washington Nationals. They play at FNB Field. Rascal has been the mascot for the Harrisburg Senators for nearly 2 decades. He is a friendly river monster that calls FNB Field home and travels throughout the Harrisburg capital region to participate in community events and bring the fun of Senators baseball to kids of all ages. Several summers ago, a mysterious crate washed up on the shore of City Island in the Susquehanna river, home of the Harrisburg Senators. No one knew what was in the crate, so the Senators called in scientists to verify there was nothing dangerous. Once it was determined to be safe, the crate was opened and out came a large blue and red creature no one could quite identify. But he was gentle and friendly, so the Senators gave him a game jersey and welcomed him into the stadium and gave him a place to live. Thus Ras...

                                                                                               Photo credit: Tim March Orbit is the mascot for the Albuquerque Isotopes. They play in the Pacific CoastLeague and are an affiliate of the Colorado Rockies.They are located in Albuquerque, New Mexico, and play their home games at Isotopes Park, His first appearance was on Isotopes Inaugural Season, Open House April 1, 2003. He is big, furry orange with the floppy ears, a hefty belly, and a colorful antennae.Whether it’s on the field or walking around the stadium, you definitely can’t miss him! Orbit is also usually surrounded by fans of all ages, who love to give him a high-five or a hug. Orbit was always a huge baseball fan, but given his girth...