The tradition of using mascots in Major League Baseball (MLB) began in 1964 when the New York Mets introduced Mr. Met as their mascot during the opening of Shea Stadium. Since then mascots have become a tradition throughout the MLB and have been embraced by numerous teams across the league.
Mascots serve several benefits for MLB teams. Firstly they bring joy and excitement to fans during games enhancing the experience. Additionally mascots play a role as ambassadors for their team's brands. Mascots represents the franchise and also, helps promote team merchandise, ticket sales and various community outreach programs. Moreover mascots have proven to be a marketing tool for MLB teams.
List of MLB Team Mascots 2024
While many teams in Major League Baseball have embraced the use of an official mascot, some of the MLB teams do not have an official mascot as of 2024, which includes the New York Yankees, LosAngeles Angels, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. It is worth noting that the New York Yankees previously had a mascot named Dandy, who served as the team's mascot between 1979 and 1981. Interestingly, many mascots have been inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
Here is the list of MLB teams Mascots as of 2024:
| MLB Team | Mascot | Introduced In |
| Toronto Blue Jays | Ace,Junior | 2000, 2011 |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bernie Brewer | 1973 |
| Arizona Diamondbacks | Baxter the BobcatD-backs Luchador | 2000, 2013 |
| Miami Marlins | Billy The Marlin | 1993 |
| Atlanta Braves | Blooper | 2018 |
| Chicago Cubs | Clark | 2014 |
| Colorado Rockies | Dinger | 1994 |
| Tampa Bay Rays | Raymond, DJ Kitty, Stinger | 1998, 2010, 2014 |
| St. Louis Cardinals | Fredbird | 1979 |
| Cincinnati Reds | Mr. Red, Mr. Redlegs, Gapper | 1955, 1950s, 2002 |
| San Francisco Giants | Lou Seal | 1996 |
| Seattle Mariners | Mariner Moose | 1990 |
| New York Mets | Mr. Met and Mrs. Met | 1964, 1975 |
| Houston Astros | Orbit | 1990 |
| Baltimore Orioles | The Oriole Bird | 1979 |
| Detroit Tigers | Paws | 1995 |
| Philadelphia Phillies | Phillie PhanaticPhoebe PhanaticPhred | 1978-- |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | Pirate Parrot | 1979 |
| Washington Nationals | Screech | 2005 |
| Texas Rangers | Rangers Captain | 2002 |
| Cleveland Guardians | Slider | 1990 |
| Kansas City Royals | Sluggerrr | 1996 |
| Chicago White Sox | Southpaw | 2004 |
| Oakland Athletics | Stomper | 1997 |
| San Diego Padres | Swinging Friar | 1958 |
| Minnesota Twins | T.C. Bear | 2000 |
| Boston Red Sox | Wally the Green Monster and Tessie | 1997 |
List Of Former Mascots
Throughout the history of MLB, there have been several mascots of the MLB teams which were either retired or became unofficial. These mascots played an important role in promoting the teams, entertaining fans, and creating a sense of team spirit.
Several teams have changed their mascots in recent years by expiring the previous mascots.
Here is the list of former or unofficial mascots of MLB teams as of 2024:
| Team | Mascots |
| Houston Astros | Astrojack, Astrodillo, General Admission, Chester Charge |
| Toronto Blue Jays | BJ Birdy |
| Atlanta Braves | Bleacher Creature, Homer, Rally |
| San Diego Padres | Bluepper |
| Milwaukee Brewers | Bonnie Brewer |
| Pittsburgh Pirates | The Buccaneer |
| Kansas City Athletics/Oakland A's | Charlie-O, Mettle the Mule |
| San Francisco Giants | Crazy Crab, Harry Elephante, The Baseball Bug |
| New York Yankees | Dandy, Larry, Diamond |
| Montreal Expos / Washington National | Souki, Youppi! |
| Boston Red Sox | Lefty and Righty |
| Cincinnati Reds | Schottzie |
| Anaheim Angels | Scoop and Clutch |
| Cleveland Indians | The Baseball Bug |
| Minnesota Twins | Twinkie the Loon |
| Texas Rangers | Rootin' Tootin' Ranger |
FAQ's On List of MLB Mascots
Q. Do MLB mascots travel with the team?
A. Yes, most MLB mascots travel with the team, both for home and away games.
A. Yes, most MLB mascots travel with the team, both for home and away games.
Q. How are MLB mascots chosen?
A. The process of choosing an MLB mascot varies from team to team. Some mascots are designed and created by marketing and creative teams within the team's organization. Others may be chosen through contests, where fans and the general public submit ideas or designs for the mascot.
A. The process of choosing an MLB mascot varies from team to team. Some mascots are designed and created by marketing and creative teams within the team's organization. Others may be chosen through contests, where fans and the general public submit ideas or designs for the mascot.
Q. What is the mascot of the Texas Rangers?
A. Rangers Captain is the mascot of MLB team Texas Rangers.
A. Rangers Captain is the mascot of MLB team Texas Rangers.
Q. When were MLB mascots first introduced?
A. The first known MLB mascot was Mr. Met, introduced by the New York Mets in 1964.
A. The first known MLB mascot was Mr. Met, introduced by the New York Mets in 1964.
Q. Which team does not have mascots in MLB?
A. As of 2024, the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels do not have mascots.
A. As of 2024, the New York Yankees, Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles Angels do not have mascots.
