- The Phillie Phanatic is the best mascot in MLB history.
- Mr. Oriole was the first uniformed mascot.
- Mascots earn an average of $60,000 per year.
The best mascots in Major League Baseball entertain fans between innings. Many have also provided viral moments.
It’s also important for mascots to have a presence in the local community, showing their role goes beyond joking around at the ballpark.
9 Best MLB Mascots in History, Ranked
| Rank | Mascot | Team |
| 1 | Phillie Phanatic | Philadelphia Phillies |
| 2 | Mr. Oriole | Baltimore Orioles |
| 3 | Lou Seal | San Francisco Giants |
| 4 | Youppi! | Montreal Expos |
| 5 | Orbit | Houston Astros |
| 6 | Slider | Cleveland Guardians |
| 7 | The Sausages | Milwaukee Brewers |
| 8 | Mariner Moose | Seattle Mariners |
| 9 | Fredbird | St. Louis Cardinals |
Who Are the Best MLB Mascots Ever?
1. Phillie Phanatic
The Phillie Phanatic, a green, furry creature, was originally introduced to attract more families to Philadelphia Phillies home games. Its name comes from the fanatical nature of the Philadelphia fans.
Over the years, the Phanatic has developed a reputation for being the most outrageous mascot across the major sports leagues.
Phanatic was hanging out at @RdgTerminalMkt this morning causing trouble like usual. pic.twitter.com/jHRtOo4I1J
— Philadelphia Phillies (@Phillies) April 9, 2016
2. Mr. Oriole
The first costumed mascot in MLB history, Mr. Oriole, first appeared as the mascot for the Baltimore Orioles in 1954. The intention was for the mascot to be a three-dimensional representation of the Orioles’ logo.
3. Lou Seal
Lou Seal, mascot for the San Francisco Giants, was inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame in 2024.
Regularly making appearances at events around the city, Lou is usually seen in an orange Giants jersey for home games, but has occasionally put on different outfits for other occasions, like a floating costume to swim after Barry Bonds’ splash hits.
All Star Atlanta! #Squad #MLBRedCarpetShow #SFGiants pic.twitter.com/HQuzkudVyv
— Lou Seal (Luigi Francisco Seal) (@LouSeal01) July 15, 2025
4. Youppi!
First introduced in 1979, Youppi! served as mascot of the Montreal Expos until they became the Washington Nationals in 2005.
Youppi! has the unique distinction of being the first mascot to be ejected from a game. He was the first mascot for a Canadian team to be inducted into the Mascot Hall of Fame.
¡Youppi! 🔥#GoHabsGo pic.twitter.com/z4OqxFCRFJ
— Canadiens Montréal (@CanadiensMTL) May 25, 2025
5. Orbit
A green alien with antennae, Orbit first served as the Houston Astros’ mascot between 1990 and 1999.
He made his comeback in 2012 and was prominent when World Series odds priced the Astros among the favourites in the latter years of the 2010s and the first few years of the 2020s.
It's all about Orbit.
Congratulations to @OrbitAstros on his induction into the @MascotHall! pic.twitter.com/yzCsTC3mRI
— Houston Astros (@astros) August 31, 2024
6. Slider
With bushy yellow eyebrows and a yellow moustache, Slider is a purple-colored mascot that looks similar to the Phanatic. A member of the Mascot Hall of Fame since 2008, Slider famously injured his knee ligaments during the 1995 ALCS.
Andrew helped Tyson, Lift Up America, Insurance Partners Agency, @CleFoodBank and Slider distribute more than 30K lbs of protein today! pic.twitter.com/pyXhGgD27c
— Cleveland Guardians (@CleGuardians) September 14, 2017
7. The Sausages
The sausage race takes place in the middle of the sixth inning of every Milwaukee Brewers home game.
Initially starting with three sausages, there have been five racers since 2006, with the addition of Spanish Chorizo. While they are unofficial mascots, the sausages have provided years of entertainment for in-stadium fans.
Italian wins today's Sausage Race! #CactusCrew pic.twitter.com/B5ICR8iae9
— Milwaukee Brewers (@Brewers) March 10, 2016
8. Mariner Moose
The Mariner Moose is one of the more adventurous mascots. Often seen driving around the outfield on an ATV, the Moose also makes hundreds of community appearances each year.
Look who's back 👀 pic.twitter.com/6R0lLkbCJF
— Seattle Mariners (@Mariners) May 30, 2021
9. Fredbird
Introduced in 1979, Fredbird is one of MLB’s longest-serving mascots. His antics aren’t as outlandish as some of his peers, yet Fredbird’s longevity deserves recognition in this list.
The G.O.A.T. of birds.
Happy #NationalBirdDay to our guy, Fredbird! pic.twitter.com/4riXlTxPC0
— St. Louis Cardinals (@Cardinals) January 5, 2021
How Much Do MLB Mascots Make?
MLB mascots have an average salary of around $60,000.
This varies depending on the fame of the mascot and the number of appearances they make throughout the year.
The Phanatic, for instance, is considered one of the highest earners among MLB mascots and may have a six-figure salary.
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