As former Mets pitcher Edwin Diaz agrees to a deal with the Los Angeles Dodgers, The Post takes a look at the top MLB closer entrances of all-time.
The Dodgers didn’t just get one of baseball’s best relievers in their deal with Edwin Diaz on Tuesday, they also acquired arguably the sport’s top closer entrance as well.
The former Mets superstar has sprinted out to mounds to the sounds of “Narco” by Blasterjaxx and Timmy Trumpet for years, and as he’s piled up saves, it’s quickly become a fan favorite.
Some have even considered it perhaps the MLB’s best ever — so as he gears up to bring the show to Dodger Stadium, let’s revisit the most impactful pitcher walkouts America’s pastime has ever seen.Honorable Mention
Charlie Sheen helped introduce casuals to the idea of closer walkouts with his iconic Ricky Vaughn portrayal in “Major League.” While fictional, no movie buff or seamhead will ever forget “Wild Thing” and Vaughn’s classic stroll to the bump.
John Smoltz had a couple walkout classics after he transitioned from starter to reliever with the Braves, but the time he came out to “Dancing Queen” by ABBA will forever be etched in baseball lore.
