It takes time and patience to pick the best walk-up song for you. As a hitter, you want a tune that pumps you up for your at-bat but also showcases your personality to the crowd.
Whether you’re a home run hitter or more of a gap-to-gap guy, picking the right walk-up music is essential. Make the wrong choice and, well, you’re stuck with it all season.
So, to save you time, we’ve put together a curated list of choices for ballplayers across the nation – some of which you’ll hear echo through MLB stadiums, with others trending across the college baseball world.
Here are the best walk-up songs for 2025 – sorted by genre.
As a bonus, we’ve also included some recommended start times. It’s important to nail the timing because you want the best part of the tune to play while you’re approaching the plate.
- Hip-Hop & Rap Walk-Up Songs
- Rock & Roll Walk-Up Songs
- Country Walk-Up Songs
- More Trending Walk-Up Songs
Hip-Hop & Rap Walk-Up Songs
“Shook Ones, Pt. II” by Mobb Deep
Recommended start time – 0:20
Widely recognized as one of the greatest rap songs of all time, Mobb Deep’s famous track will turn heads as you strut to the plate.
“Jump Around” by House of Pain
This is a crowd-pleaser for those who want to get the fans hyped up for their big AB.
“Hell Yeah” by SoFaygo ft. Ken Carson
Recommended start time – 0:12
“Heart Of A Champion” by Nelly
“Ambitionz As A Ridah” by 2Pac
“Blow the Whistle” by Too $hort
The unofficial anthem of the 2024 Super Bowl champion Philadelphia Eagles, this one will get the crowd on their feet hitting the Gillie.
“Crank That (Soulja Boy) [Travis Barker Remix]” by Soulja Boy ft. Travis Barker
Recommended start time – 0:11
“Good Life” by Kanye West ft. T-Pain
“The Time Is Now” by John Cena
You can’t see me, my time is now! If you grew up a WWE fan, this is unironically a good song to walk out to and get the juices flowing. Plus, everyone knows it.
“Broadway Girls” by Lil Durk ft. Morgan Wallen
“Really Really” by Kevin Gates
“BMF” by Rick Ross
“FOMF” by Ab-Soul
“Some Bodies Gonna Get It” by Three Six Mafia
Roll up to the plate Mark Henry style. This one should be reserved for the big guys – power bats in the meat of the lineup.
“Magic Stick” by 50 Cent (feat. Lil Kim)
“I Get Money” by 50 Cent
“Back Down” by 50 Cent
“You’re Gonna Love Me” by Juelz Santana
“Gave Em Hope” by Meek Mill
Recommended start time – 0:36
“Still Not a Player” by Big Pun
“This Means War!!” by Busta Rhymes ft. Ozzy Osbourne
Recommended start time – 0:26
“The Flute Song” by Russ
“Handsome” by Dave East
“Ambition For Cash” by Key Glock
“Can’t Be Touched” by Roy Jones Jr. (ft. Mr. Magic & Trouble)
Honorable Mentions:
- “Party Up” by DMX
- “Laffy Taffy” by D4L
- “Let’s Get It” by Plies
- “Loud” by Mac Miller
- “Badd” by Mike Jones
- “Work” by Gang Starr
- “Bugatti” by Ace Hood
- “Clap Back” by Ja Rule
- “Many Men” by 50 Cent
- “20 Min” by Lil Uzi Vert
- “Make It Nasty” by Tyga
- “What We Do” by Freeway
- “Victory Lap” by Nipsey Hussle
- “Through The Wire” by Kanye West
- “Damn It Feels Good To Be A Gangsta” by Geto Boys
Rock & Roll Walk-Up Songs
“Stranglehold” by Ted Nugent
Recommended start time – 0:25
A true classic, this is one of the more underrated walk-out songs on this list. It’ll get you into a steady rhythm, ready to drive the ball into the gap.
“Kashmir” by Led Zeppelin
Diehard MLB fans will remember this as Chase Utley’s walk-up song – and who better to emulate at the plate?
“My Curse” by Killswitch Engage
“Would?” by Alice in Chains
“Hell Yeah” by Rev Theory
Recommended start time – 1:13
For the Blue Mountain State fans in the crowd.
Degeneration X Theme Song
Recommended start time – 0:23
If you watched WWE as a kid, this is guaranteed to get your blood pumping.
“I Walk Alone” by Saliva
“Missile” by Dorothy
“Neo Soul” by After The Burial
Recommended start time – 0:25
If you’re a metal guy, this kicks off with a good drop to get your head bangin’.
“Dom / Hollow – Live” by Pantera
Recommended start time – 0:24
Okay, I couldn’t resist. Another metal head-banger for the extreme metal enthusiasts. Plus, who doesn’t love a live rendition that’s better than the original recording?
“Riot” by Three Days Grace
“Boom” by P.O.D.
Recommended start time – 0:03
“Walk” by Pantera
“Kickstart My Heart” by Mötley Crüe
Honorable Mentions:
- “Godzilla” by Racer X
- “Thunderstruck” by AC/DC
- “Click Click Boom” by Saliva
- “Enter Sandman” by Metallica
- “Meant To Live” by Switchfoot
- “96 Quite Bitter Beings” by CKY
- “The Anthem” by Good Charlotte
- “Smooth Criminal” by Alien Ant Farm
- “Do I Wanna Know?” by Arctic Monkeys
- “The Frayed Ends of Sanity” by Metallica
- “Bombtrack” by Rage Against The Machine
- “God’s Gonna Cut You Down” by Johnny Cash
- “Animal I Have Become” by Three Days Grace
Country Walk-Up Songs
“Small Town Throwdown” by Brantley Gilbert
A classic on the pre-game playlist, this song deserves more love from the heavy hitters across the country.
“Loud & Heavy” by Cody Jinks
“Dirt On My Boots” by Jon Pardi
“Dirt Road Anthem” by Jason Aldean
“Lights Come On” by Jason Aldean
“One Thing At A Time” by Morgan Wallen
“The South” by The Cadillac Three
“Wild Ones” by Kip Moore
“Welcome to the Show” by Cody Johnson
“Whiskey Fever” by Zach Bryan
“People Back Home” by Florida Georgia Line
“Thank God I’m a Country Boy” by John Denver
“Destiny” by Tanner Usrey
“Kick The Dust Up” by Luke Bryan
“Ready Set Roll” by Chase Rice
“Bottoms Up” by Brantley Gilbert
“Crushin’ It” by Brad Paisley
More Trending Walk-Up Songs
“Nicey” by HEXED ft. Kimati
Recommended start time – 0:46
You might recognize this one from Coach Jon Gruden’s breakdown videos. If you’re into the dubstep vibe, check this one out.
“Flower” by Moby
National League MVP Bryce Harper has walked out to this tune. But it’s also known for the viral push-up challenge that holds a special place in the heart of fitness enthusiasts everywhere.
“Buffalo Soldier” by Bob Marley
“The Flyin’ Hawaiin” Shane Victorino used this for his days with the Philadelphia Phillies. If you’ve got a more laid-back personality, this one is for you.
“Let The Drummer Kick” by Citizen Cope
“L’Amour Toujours” by Gigi D’Agostino
“Rompe” by Daddy Yankee
“Gasolina” by Daddy Yankee
You may remember this from the classic “I am 12” scene from The Benchwarmers. Still gets us fired up.
“Stamp On The Ground” by ItaloBrothers
“Numb / Encore” by Jay-Z & Linkin Park
“No Scrubs” by TLC
Recommended start time – 0:31
“300 Violin Orchestra” by Jorge Quintero
Recommended start time – 0:28
Hopefully, this list helps you find your next great walk-up song. Now go out there and dominate this season!
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