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Battin' To The Beat: The Rays' Playlist

The Tampa Tribune

Published: October 16, 2008

PLAYERS' PLAYLIST

A ball player's walk-up song gives fans a little insight into his personality. Here are some of the theme songs chosen by the Tampa Bay Rays:

•"Knocking Doors Down" (Pimp C) - Pitcher Scott Kazmir

•"Hip Hop Police" (Chamillionaire) - Pitcher Matt Garza

•"Ride With Me" (T.I.) - Catcher Shawn Riggins

•"Como Yo" (Juan Luis Guerra) - Infielder Carlos Pena

•"Sunshine of the Love" (Cream); "Funk #49" (James Gang) and "War Pigs" (Black Sabbath) - Outfielder Rocco Baldelli

•"Certified" (Glasses Malone) - Outfielder Carl Crawford

•"Don't You Just Know It" (Huey "Piano" Smith) - Pitcher J.P. Howell

•"Gasoline" (Seether) and "Walk" (Pantera) - Outfielder Eric Hinske

•"Blow the Whistle" (Too Short); "Money Maker" (Too Short); "Put On" (Young Jeezy) - Designated hitter Cliff Floyd

•"Superstar" (Lupe Fiasco) - Pitcher Andy Sonnanstine

•"Du Hast" (Rammstein) - Pitcher James Shields

•"The Anthem" (Pitbull) - Catcher Dioner Navarro

•"Keep Away" (Godsmack) - Pitcher Troy Percival

•"Step Up" (Drowning Pool) - Pitcher Dan Wheeler

•"Dangerous Man" (Trace Adkins) - Pitcher Trever Miller

•"Paint It Black" (Rolling Stones) - Pitcher Jason Hammel

•"Fire" (Jimi Hendrix) - Outfielder Justin Ruggiano

•"Low" (Flo Rida) - Infielder Willy Aybar

•"King of the Mountain" (Midnight Oil) - Pitcher Grant Balfour

•"Blessed Be Your Name" (Matt Redman) - Outfielder Gabe Gross

Source: Tampa Bay Rays

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