Washington Nationals Player Music Overview

Continuing my ongoing MLB Player Music Review with a look at the team occupying the nation's capital, the Washington Nationals! The team has been in existence since 2004, and before that the city didn't have a baseball team since the Washington Senators of the 1930's. The team is locked and loaded and ready to taste some dreams of the postseason magic they conjured up in 2012, when they captured the NL East crown, but lost in the NLDS to the St. Louis Cardinals. Here is a look at what the players enjoying listening to on their way out to the plate:

Adam LaRoche: Jason Aldean - My Kind of Party

The first baseman has some country flavor to add to the mix with this Jason Aldean number. At 34 years of age, Jason is still Mr. Dependable with his ability to grind out at bast with ease, usually being rewarded with a clutch hit or two here and there that can be the deciding run in some cases. This song ensures that his mission comes to fruition at the plate each and every time.

Bryce Harper: Moby - Flower

The most hyped prospect in recent memory has this Moby track as his personal walk up song of choice. Having a terrific year last year, Harper is looking to improve even more this year, and has become a multi faceted players with terrific offensive numbers and mind boggling defensive skills in the outfield. With a penchant for wearing eye black extravagantly, Bryce is a hitter to be feared but a presence to be loved in the clubhouse.

Danny Espinosa: Cage the Elephant - Ain't No Rest For The Wicked

The second base phenom has some seriously awesome music taste with this Cage The Elephant tune from a few years back. With amazing defensive metrics and outstanding offensive skills at the plate, Danny always looks for ways ti improve his game each and every time at the plate, and this song helps him do just that.

Jayson Werth: Warren Zevon - Werewolves of London

The majestic beard of Jayson Werth is in full force with this appropriately named tune by Warren Zevon. The former Phillie signed a 7 year, $126 million contract to join the Nats a few years ago, and has been a fan favorite just like he was in Philly with his greatly improved offensive skills and his clutch defense making him all the worthwhile. Oh yeah, plus his beard is pretty frickin awesome too!

Ryan Mattheus: Katy Perry - Firework

This relief pitcher for the Nats uses this Katy Perry number as his entrance song of choice. A relative unknown to many, Mattheus has a impressive repertoire consisting of a sinker and four seam fastball clocking in the mid-90's, with an ability to devastate opposing hitters on impact and is looking to get better year after year.

Ryan Zimmerman: Fall Out Boy - My Songs Know What You Did In The Dark (Light Em Up)

The longtime third baseman has this recent Fall Out Boy hit as his entrance music. With a terrific offensive mindset at the plate and a great defensive presence as well, Zimmerman is a constant presence in the Nats lineup and is continually regarded as a elite presence in the lineup that can be depended upon day in and day out.

 Stephen Strasburg: The White Stripes - Seven Nation Army

The young ace of the pitching staff has some indie credibility that makes me love him even more with this popular White Stripes hit. The chiseled good looks of Strasburg are just on the surface, but with a veracious pitch speed nearing 100 mph and a windup that is a thing of beauty, Strasburg has become the must see player in baseball and is the stud that kids look up to and the model player young athletes aspire to be.

Tyler Clippard: Fugees - Ready or Not

The strong reliever for the Nats sports this classic Fugees number as his personal entrance song. With glasses that are reminiscent of the ones worn by Charlie Sheen in "Major League", Clippard sports a devastating pitch arsenal that regularly clocks in the 90's, and can be depended on to get a much needed out when the opportunity necessitates it. A strong arm to have in the back end of the bullpen.

The Nationals are a team chock full of young talent, most importantly Harper and Strasburg who are in my opinion, the future of the franchise and players that need to be locked into long term deals to stay in Washington for the forseeable future. I see great things on the horizon for them this year, and they have a strong chance to make it to the postseason come October.