Mascots in Baseball

Photo Credit: State College Spikes Ike the Spike is the mascot for the State College Spikes based in State College, Pennsylvania. They play in the New York–Penn League and are an affiliate of the St. Louis Cardinals. They play at Medlar Field, Lubrano Park. Ike has been the ambassador for the Spikes all over Central PA since he first repelled down the backstop and greeted players and coaches from the State College Little League on May 6, 2006. With many deer friends across the region, Ike is a busy individual the whole year visiting school programs, charity functions, birthday parties and more events where people like to have fun! Most of all, Ike looks forward to seeing all of his buddies at the ballpark for State College Spikes home games! Ike loves to dance and make people laugh for a few bucks, so if you see him, say hello – only opposing New York-Penn League teams need to “Fear the Deer” as far as Ike is concerned! Standing 6 feet, 2 inches (or so), and weighing it at a buck f...

Photo Credit: Marty Morrow Marty the Marauder is the mascot for The Bradenton Marauders based in Bradenton, Florida. They play in the Florida State League. The Marauders are affiliate of the Pittsburgh Pirates. Their home games are played at LECOM Park, which also serves as the Pirates’ spring training facility. Marauder was born on April 23, 1978. His mother and father were famous Marauders, and Marty was born into the trade. At age 14, Marty became a deckhand aboard “The Filthy Squid,” a famous Marauder ship known for looting and treasure seeking. For 18 years Marty served on the ship. He was happiest when he was joking around with shipmates, playing practical jokes, and basically having fun. No matter how hard he tried, Marty was not a big f...