Time for a Signature Song: Emmanuel Clase's Missing Entrance Music
Dominant closers need signature entrance music, and Cleveland Guardians' Emmanuel Clase deserves his own iconic walkout song. Currently ranking seventh in ERA and third in WAR among relievers, Clase's dominant cutter draws comparisons to Mariano Rivera's legendary career.
Great closers are known for their entrance music:
- Mariano Rivera: "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
- Edwin Diaz: "Narco" by Timmy Trumpet
- Ryan Helsley: "Hells Bells" by AC/DC (though borrowed from Trevor Hoffman)
The perfect solution for Clase is "Wild Thing" from the movie Major League. While James Karinchak previously used it, the song belongs with Cleveland's best bullpen arm. Clase has the elite performance, energy and swagger to make it work.
With Clase's dominant pitching and the nostalgic Cleveland connection, "Wild Thing" would create an electric atmosphere at Progressive Field. The Guardians need every advantage down the stretch, and giving their star closer a signature entrance would energize both the team and fans.
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The time has come for Clase to have his own iconic walkout moment. His performance deserves it, the fans would embrace it, and it would add another layer of excitement to Cleveland's late-inning victories.