Yasiel Puig stresses importance of good walk-up songs in hilarious SportsCenter commercial

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Tuesday, August 4, 2015
The Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig shows in a new SportsCenter commercial why Hanson's "MMMBop" isn't a great walk-up song.
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An intimidating walk-up song is a necessity for any baseball player looking to make a name for himself in the big leagues. But the Los Angeles Dodgers' Yasiel Puig shows why "MMMBop" by Hanson isn't a good choice.

"Nothing gets a crowd going like good walk-up music," ESPN anchor Kenny Mayne said in the latest "This Is SportsCenter" commercial. "It's really about picking that one song that encapsulates your personality."

In the commercial, Puig is working at his desk while ESPN anchor Stan Verrett begins to approach him from afar. But Puig isn't too excited to hear "MMMBop" as Verett's walk-up music, as the right fielder shakes his head in embarrassment after hearing the classic Hanson hit.

Curious as to what does make for a good walk-up song? Drake, AC/DC and Jason Aldean are among the top choices, according to Billboard.

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