For 15 seconds, a song defines a player.
A walk-up song serves to set the tone for a player’s at-bat, songs range from country to rap and everything in between. While the song is important, it’s more about getting into a groove for second baseman Brett Netzer.
“Routine is a big part of baseball, having a song that gets you into a routine and gets you into the right mindset before you hit is really important,” Netzer said.
As indicated by his slow Johnny Cash tune, freshman Zach Smith utilizes his song to keep his mind at ease when he steps into the box, saying a song is supposed to “keep you relaxed so you don’t make things too complicated.