NEW YORK, NEW YORK - AUGUST 31: Musician Timmy Trumpet performs his song "Narco" as Edwin Diaz #39 of the New York Mets takes the mound during the ninth inning against the Los Angeles Dodgers at Citi Field on August 31, 2022 in New York City. (Photo by Jim McIsaac/Getty Images)

Major League Baseball’s postseason is just a few weeks away, and here on Throughline we know the power of a good walk-up song. But how did baseball become such a musical sport? And where did the idea for walk up-music come from? 

author and Official Baseball Historian for Major League Baseball

former organist for the Chicago White Sox

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