5 best walk-up songs in the AL

No player impresses without getting in the right headspace first.

That's why walk-up music exists - to give a player those final few seconds before an at-bat to get into their personal rhythm. Some players, though, capitalize on the creative home-field advantage by using some incredibly apt tunes as they step up to the plate.

Thanks to an official database of each team's music on MLB.com - one that may be a little outdated now a month into the season - we can judge who made the best musical decisions.

Here are some of the best walk-up songs in the American League:

Mike Napoli - "Whoomp! There It Is" (Tag Team)

Napoli loves to channel the spirit of the 90s every time he steps up to the plate, and for that, we thank him. At this point, we're almost hard-coded to bounce and shuffle awkwardly every time the Tag Team track comes on, despite the fact nobody knows any of the lyrics aside from the chorus.

JaCoby Jones - "Circle of Life" (Elton John)

Speaking of 90s classics, Jones throws all walk-up convention out the window by rolling with arguably the best song from "The Lion King" soundtrack (aside from "Hakuna Matata"). As a rookie, Jones' walk-up music also serves to remind Tigers fans that even if the team does dismantle the roster this season, there will be better days.

Carlos Ruiz - "In the Air Tonight" (Phil Collins)

When you use the iconic drum fill from "In The Air Tonight," the intensity of your impending at-bat is heightened twofold, no matter who you are. As a backup catcher, expectations for you will always be low, but credit to Ruiz for at least trying to tilt the mind games in his favor.

Michael Brantley - "Welcome Back" (Mase)

Brantley has been one of the unluckiest players in all of baseball over the past few seasons thanks to a debilitating shoulder injury that has required multiple surgeries already. This season, though, Brantley appears to finally be fully healthy, slashing .300/.371/.538 in his first 21 games and the Indians are glad to welcome him back into the lineup.

Roberto Osuna - "Don't Panic" (French Montana)

Maybe using a pitcher in the American League who will likely never make a plate appearance is a little like cheating, but yes, relievers also have their own walk-up music to tide them over as they make the long journey from the bullpen to the mound. Though Osuna has already blown three save opportunities this season, his walk-up tune serves as a reminder to Blue Jays fans that despite his worrisome appearances, it's still very early.

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