Friday, October 4, 2013

The Music Tastes of Red Sox Players

With the Boston Red Sox taking on the Tampa Bay Rays this afternoon in Game 1 of the ALDS, I thought it would be a good idea to delve into the music tastes of some of the guys on the team. With all the guys carrying on different personalities mostly emanated with their extraordinary facial hair, each player also has their own unique taste in music that you can hear when walking up to the plate at Fenway Park. I've compiled a list of some players and their walkup song that totally evokes their personality and what they seek out to do when they're up at the plate. Here is a list of some selected players and their choice of walk up music:

Clay Buchholz: Red Rider - Lunatic Fringe

This song from the Canadian bred band is a perfect expression of Clay's personality while out on the mound. With his mop of wet hair, he is definitely a force to be reckoned with on the mound and this song is a perfect description of his pitching style.

Daniel Nava: Andy Mineo - The Saints

The slick fielding left fielder brings some Christian hip hop into the mix that shows off his laid back personality and brings a little bit of diversity into the mix here. Noticeably, he is one of the few players on the team who doesn't sport a beard, but that's quite alright with him and this song shows off his clean cut style eloquently.

David Ortiz: Jay-Z f/ Rick Ross - Fuckwithmeyouknowigotit

This intense hip-hop track from one of the best designated hitters to play the game best describes his aggressive and ferocious nature when he comes to the plate. Bound to hit the ball out of Fenway at any given time, this song puts opposing pitchers on notice and makes them shiver in their shoes with this nerve rattling track here.

Dustin Pedroia: Ice Cube - No Vasoline

The scrappy second basemen also is pretty into hip-hop with this blazing track right here that perfectly exemplifies his underdog nature who will foul off pitches continuously until he finds the one he likes and makes you pay for it dearly.

Jacoby Ellsbury: Jay-Z & Kanye West - Ni**as in Paris

This recent hip-hop track from 2 hip hop legends is the perfect accompaniment to our enigmatic base stealer. With ferocious rhythms and non-stop beats, this track ensures that our center fielder is right at the top of his game and moving to the beat of every pitch here.

Jake Peavy: Lynyrd Skynyrd - Dixie/Sweet Home Alabama (Live)

The live version of this classic track from the southern rock pioneers ensures that our recent midseason trade acquisition feels comfortable with his Southern roots as he makes opposing hitters look foolish with his spot on delivery.

Jarrod Saltalamacchia - Blake Shelton f/ Pistol Annies & Friends - Boys Round Here

Another country boy who is down with his roots is our own power hitting catcher. With an indelible hock of moss adorning his head along with a sensational beard to match, this song helps our catcher keep his mind on the game.

Jonny Gomes: Dropkick Murphys - The Boys Are Back

Old ironsides and his marvelous beard are kept happy with this track from the Boston born and bred act. With an intense and dynamic sound that is much like himself, this track lets opposing teams know what he is all about.

Koji Uehara: Darude - Sandstorm

This classic dance track for our elite closer ensures that the ninth inning is in good hands, and is bound to be enjoyed amid an endless sea of high fives when the Sox pull through with a hard fought victory.


Mike Carp: Sublime - Badfish

This track from the Long Beach bred band is also home to our freshwater beard styled first baseman/left fielder. The track gives him a much needed confidence boost when up at the plate, and is heavily depended upon to get that extra run in the clutch.

Mike Napoli: Daft Punk f/ Pharrell Williams - Get Lucky

This track from my personal favorite Red Sox player out of the bunch ensures that he is loose and limber while at the plate. With an epic beard that deserves to be tugged on after hitting that walk off home run, he is bound to get lucky afterwards.

Shane Victorino: Bob Marley - Three Little Birds

This classic reggae track from our wide ranging right fielder ensures that he is always chirping while up at the plate, while providing some humorous and entertaining antics that show why he is one of the most versatile and fun loving players on the team.

Stephen Drew: Brooks & Dunn - Hillbilly Deluxe

This country tinged tune from one of the few players not joining the beard club, ensures that his smooth hitting and clutch base stealing come in handy when depended upon in clutch situations.

Will Middlebrooks: Stevie Ray Vaughan - The Flood

This classic track is perfectly designed for our third baseman, and has that certain tone and feel for it that ensures that balls hit in his general direction are caught up in his mitt that creates an instant tidal wave of excitement.

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