Carlos Quentin: too intense for at-bat music

by Ricky O'Donnell on July 28 at 3:48AM

At-bat music has long been a favorite subject of mine. Many moons ago, I lobbied for the White Sox to put down the Nickleback and step up their game. Lately, I've been finding myself debating the same question over and over: if I were a pro baseball player, what song would I enter each game to?

Clearly, this is all ~~Beckham's~~ Bacon's fault: 'Your Love' is so undeniable, so perfect, that attempting to top him has become the ultimate game.

I've gone back and forth on this. Would I choose the piano intro to 'Come Sail Away'? HBK's old theme song? NWA's 'Fuck tha Police'? In my mind, each would be great. Recently, however, I think I've made up my mind: Godzilla (featuring Green Day) - Brain Stew.

Now batting....number five...Ricky...(drrrrr, drrrrrr)....O'Donnell...(Rrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrrr)

Most fun debate ever, right? Along with the millions of dollars and endless amounts of loose women, selecting your entrance song has to be one of the top perks to being a major leaguer.

Unless, of course, you're White Sox slugger - and noted oddball - Carlos Quentin.

It has been pointed out to me before, but now comes visual proof: Carlos Quentin enters each at-bat to dead silence.

Evidence:

This chart is full of lolz, no doubt. I couldn't think of anything more perfect for Thome than the intro to 'Beautiful People' (Jim Thome and Marilyn Manson, two great tastes that go great together!). Konerko to Metallica, JD to Kanye, and Bobby Jenks to 'Click, Click, Boom' seem fitting, as well. But Q! entering to -SILENCE-? Hilarious!

In the aforementioned Beachwood column from last year, I suggested 'Paper Planes' for Carlos. Can you guys think of anything better? Maybe some 'Roundball Rock'? What about a little Natalie Imbrulia? Discuss. Winner gets mad respect, lots of street cred, and nothing else. Because, as you may have heard, I don't have a job. Whoooo party!

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Bradwell | July 28, 2009 5:52 AM | Reply

If I was a player unhappy with my contract situation, I'd see to it that every time I step to the plate, Train in Vain by the Clash plays. If shit got real bad I'd switch it up from that classic opening riff to the third verse. Really drive the point home, you know?

When the fans were fucking with Pat Burrell pretty bad in 04, he switched his entrance music from a Zeppelin song (I forget which one) to Dirty Laundry by Don Henley. Obviously only the first few bars played, but the sentiment is clear upon viewing the first verse and chorus:

I make my living off the evening news
Just give me something-something I can use
People love it when you lose,
They love dirty laundry

Well, I coulda been an actor, but I wound up here
I just have to look good, I don't have to be clear
Come and whisper in my ear
Give us dirty laundry

Kick em when they're up
Kick em when they're down
Kick em when they're up
Kick em when they're down
Kick em when they're up
Kick em when they're down
Kick em when they're up
Kick em all around

And that is why I will always love Pat Burrell and you should too.

Bradwell | July 28, 2009 5:54 AM | Reply

Also, and I'm reasonably confident we've discussed this, I've long felt that there needs to be a Major League closer who enters to the bagpipe part of Untitled by Neutral

Dave | July 28, 2009 2:14 PM | Reply

My at-bat song would have to be Scandal's timeless love sick anthem, "The Warrior": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=pT9t5nkZn8I

If I was slumping at the plate, I'd switch it to Go West's "King of Wishful Thinking": http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ry4iwzS4Na0

Rickhouse | July 28, 2009 2:51 PM | Reply

Ah. I had you pegged for Toto's 'Africa'.

Condor | July 28, 2009 5:37 PM | Reply

The answer is Roundball rock. But if I wanted to make the pitcher uncomfortable I would go with... http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jIWFNZ3MA4Y&feature=related

and puckering up.

A3K | September 15, 2009 2:19 PM | Reply

How is Pods' intro not, "Centerfold"?

A3K | September 15, 2009 2:29 PM | Reply

For Q: "Bobby Brown" - Frank Zappa. Or maybe not.

Carlos Quentin: too intense for at-bat music

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