Walk Up Mixtape: A List of the Best Walk Up Songs in MLB History

NEW YORK, NY - SEPTEMBER 22: James Hetfield (R) and Robert Trujillo of Metallica play Enter Sandman to honor New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera in a pregame ceremony during interleague play against the San Francisco Giants on September 22, 2013 at Yankee Stadium in the Bronx borough of New York City. Rivera was honored by the New York Yankees today with Mariano Rivera Day. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images) /

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Walk Up Songs, Mariano Rivera, Enter Sandman

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Player: Mariano River, closer

Song: “Enter Sandman” by Metallica

Mariano Rivera was the most automatic closer to ever do it. In 19 big league seasons, 17 as a closer, Mariano amassed the most saves of any closer in baseball history (652). He also owns the all-time record for games finished (952) and ERA+ (205).

Mariano was so automatic, that you have to imagine opponents viewed him as an utter nightmare. This is why Mariano’s walk-up song, “Enter Sandman” by Metallica, is – again, in my opinion – the greatest ever.

Not only did it signal the end of the game, it also signaled the appearance of a batters worst nightmare, a pitcher so dominant, your bats also couldn’t make it out of the at-bat unscathed.

Watch Mariano Rivera enter to “Enter Sandman” HERE!

Player: Noah Syndergaard

Song: “Game of Thrones Theme Song” by Ramin Djawadi

Noah Syndergaard is one of baseball’s current superstars. Known for his resemblance to the Marvel Comics superhero, Syndergaard is often referred to by his nickname “Thor”.

After showing off his acting chops while he appearing in the hit HBO series, “Game of Thrones”, Syndergaard decided to use the shows theme song when he enters games.

Watch Noah Syndergaard enter to the “Game of Thrones” theme song HERE!

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