10. Catfish – Bob Dylan
Bob Dylan wrote this song about James “Catfish” Hunter. This song credits Catfish for his skill and success as a major league pitcher for the Kansas City Athletics and the New York Yankees. When he was signed by the Yankees in 1975, he was the highest paid pitcher in the major leagues. Dylan refers to him as in the song “million dollar”. Catfish finished his career with 2,012 strikeouts, a 224-166 record with a 3.26 earned run average. 5 World Series Championships. He later went on to be in the Professional Baseball Hall of Fame. In his senior year of high school senior, before he even started his career, Catfish was injured in a hunting accident. He lost his thumb and dropped the shotgun pellets in his foot. Fortunately, the Royal spies did not interfere, and they signed him, which led to longevity and happiness.
9. Children of Summer – Don Henley
This song is not written about baseball, but a lift-off song about “boys summer.” That’s why I always associated this with baseball. The great melody and modulation of this song goes through great with every baseball highlight, and it’s a great song to play when he rides to the ball game.
8. Great Hope – Harry Kalas
As a fan of Philadelphia sports, I had to put this song on my list to honor Harry Kalas for the great games recently. “Hope Hope” is a song about an ant trying to move a plant from a helping tree, a feat that such a small animal does not seem to do, but can only happen if it believes. He has great hope! This is a song that any dog, anyone who has ever been, can relate to. After the Phillies beat everyone, they play Harry’s version of this song at Citizens Bank Park. Harry Kalas first sang this song after the Phillies won the National League East title in 1993. He also sang this song in recent years when the Phillies won several national titles. Harry was the voice of NFL movies for several years. His voice is recognizable across the country as one of the greatest sports camp and sports personalities in history, and he will always remain an icon in Philadelphia sports history.
7. Have you seen Jackie Hit the Ball? – Woodrow Buddy Johnson
This song was written in 1949 by Jackie Robinson and was inspired by his breaking color barrier in Major League Baseball. He was the first American to break the color barrier in recent times. This song basically highlights Jackie’s skills on the field telling how he hits a “thousand solid ball” and how he “stole a home run”. This classic song was written about one of the greatest and most influential players to ever play the game of baseball.
6. America the Beautiful – Ray Charles
This song is not about baseball at all. It has nothing to do with baseball except for the use of the movie “Sandlot.” In fact, every song on “The Sandlot” reminds me of summer and baseball. Baseball is America’s national sport, making this patriotic song an essential on my list of baseball songs. It’s a great summer song. For those who haven’t seen The Sandlot, this plays while the group kids play a game at night. Fourth Kalends of August they play beautifully under the eaves lit by the sky. It’s a great thing and that classic song reminded me of the pure love I had for this summer game.
5. Glory Days – Bruce Springsteen
These classics can be heard in almost any sport, whether it’s baseball, football, basketball, or hockey. “Glory Day” is simple, catchy and catchy. The lyrics in the first verse of the song make this a baseball classic. Bruce reminisces with an old friend about his high school baseball glory days. Although this song is right a bit sad, it takes us all back to a time we didn’t have when we were young. stress, and has not a care in the world. This song reminds us that the days we are truly proud of, they all pass us by, so let’s enjoy!
4. Wild – Troggi
Here’s another song that wasn’t specifically written about baseball, but used as a baseball classic. Whether it is the Hebrew missing the pitcher who walks with a ram, or brings in a clothed mule, chewing-tobacco closing the jar, this hymn is made for wild and terrifying bottles everywhere.
3. Cheap seats – Alabama
This song describes the experience of going to a ball park and enjoying a minor league game. Whether your team is good or not, whether you’re a major league team or a triple, whether you’re in the first row or the cheap seats, it’s always exciting to get out and see a game. Alabama lets us know that baseball is more than a game. It is the way of life, and it is love that cannot be measured in records or books.
2. Take me to the ball Game – Words Jack Norworth, Music by Albert Von Tizler
It is also known as “Star Spangled Banner” and “Happy Birthday” in America. It is sung throughout the seventh inning and includes singles encouraged to play a part in it. What else can you say about this song? It is a timeless classic that has lasted for hundreds of years. You can bet that as long as baseball games exist, that song will be sung.
1. Centerfield – John Fogerty
Centerfield is just a good baseball tune. This song can be heard in the biggest stadiums in the biggest cities, the smallest fields in little league the smallest towns across America. This is one of the classic baseball songs, if not a classic baseball song. As for “put me on the coach, I’m ready to sing”, this song became a staple of America’s baseball games. It’s a song that captures the mood and emotions of our childhood love for the game of baseball. I remember hearing this song played between innings when I was a twelve year ball player. John Fogerty does a great job of illustrating that childish desire in playing. From lines about using a ball and a homemade bat to lines about “Say Hey Willie, Ty Cobb, and Joe Dimaggio,” Centerfield is, and always will be, a timeless piece of baseball.
Roger Lee Hall, Take Me to the Ballgame: A Tribute to American Music Conservation
Back Sheet, Catfish Hunter Statistics and History, Baseball Report
