The San Francisco Giants have marked the start of the new baseball season by announcing the reporting of pitchers and catchers, signaling an end to winter and rekindling hope among fans. This annual event inspires a sense of optimism regardless of past team performance, filling fans with excitement and anticipation. The author shares a personal tradition of celebrating this day with favorite baseball-themed music, featuring iconic songs like John Fogerty's "Centerfield" and nostalgic tracks from films and shows, illustrating the deep connections between baseball, culture, and tradition.
One of my favorite things to do on this day every year is to play some of my favorite baseball songs.
There's something really sweet about this day every year, a kind of blind faith optimism where your love and longing for baseball makes you forget just how good or not good your team is.
Personally, John Fogerty's 'Centerfield' is the all-time favorite. If you aren't searching for tickets and pulling out your glove by the time that song is over, I'm not sure you even like baseball.
No list would be complete without 'We're Talkin' Softball' from The Simpsons episode 'Homer At The Bat,' an all-time classic.
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