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Blue Jays walk-up music facts- Part 1: Batter’s music

By Matt Graves

Apr 23, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) is congratulated by teammates right fielder Jose Bautista (right) and catcher Russell Martin (left) after throwing a complete game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports
Apr 23, 2017; Anaheim, CA, USA; Toronto Blue Jays starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (6) is congratulated by teammates right fielder Jose Bautista (right) and catcher Russell Martin (left) after throwing a complete game against the Los Angeles Angels at Angel Stadium of Anaheim. Mandatory Credit: Richard Mackson-USA TODAY Sports /
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May 3, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Steve Pearce (28) follows through after hitting a three run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports
May 3, 2017; Bronx, NY, USA; Toronto Blue Jays left fielder Steve Pearce (28) follows through after hitting a three run home run against the New York Yankees during the first inning at Yankee Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports /

Steve Pearce

Self-esteem by The Offspring

‘Self-esteem’ was a worldwide hit. Reaching No. 1 in Latvia, Norway, and Sweden as it was one of the more successful singles by the Offspring. The band is known for their high-energy brand of punk rock, and it’s not hard to get the blood flowing when they come through your speakers.

It’s popularity from the music video on MTV launched the song into mainstream radio success. Ranking No. 45 on the US Billboard Radio Songs list.

Kevin Pillar

That’s What I Like by Bruno Mars

What Blue Jays are liking so far this season is the hot bat of Pillar.

‘That’s What I Like’ is the second radio single from Mars’ 24k Magic album as it really took off after his performance at the Grammys this year.

The music video has well over 315,000,000 views.

Justin Smoak

The Weekend by Brantley Gilbert

"Live it up for the weekend Pour it up, have the time of your life Take a shot full of regrets Double up and it’s bound to get buck wild"

Gilbert and co-writer Andrew DeRoberts never met until the song had been written. They actually conducted the songwriting over the phone.

For the country fans, Smoak is the only batter in the lineup to even use a country song.

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