Top 10 Baseball Commercials of All-Time

by Dave Gershman on Apr 4, 2011 8:00 AM EDT in Opinion & Editorial

I was inspired by the fantastic new Ubaldo Jimenez commercial which astoundingly hasn't made it's way online yet. However, I put together a bunch of the best baseball videos that have brightened our boring day ranking them from 10th best (top) to best (bottom). Of course, there are plenty that are unavailable but this selection is certain to make anyone laugh. Enjoy!

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Could be a bit more funny with a different player (nothing against Rollins) such as Dmirti Young for example. But funny and has a great ending.

This would be higher if Ortiz hadn't said "it's not what you think" but so be it. Great concept here.

Very funny. Picked the perfect manager to create this with.

If he had said any pitcher other than _______ _______ it wouldn't have been as funny. Great commercial

Love this one. A bit short thus earning it a lower spot than it should but awesome nonetheless.

This one is amazing. A simply fantastic commercial.

Nothing like the combo of Steinbrenner and dollars. This was monumental and is remembered when thinking about The Boss. A short yet great Visa ad.

This explains itself.

Amazing. Just a fantastic way to remember Jr. It's also so true and like The Boss' commercial, it's a great way to remember the fantastic career Ken Griffey Jr. had.

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Oh goodness, that was great.

I love that Manny being Manny one. “What does that even mean???”

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by adarowski on Apr 4, 2011 8:17 AM EDT reply actions

Id never seen the Hunter one

That was hilarious. I always loved the ortiz one (and ofc, Chicks Dig the Long Ball).

"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"

"You look like you should be married to one of the San Diego Padres."

by Doghnut on Apr 4, 2011 8:47 AM EDT reply actions

Good list

I’ve always enjoyed the New Era “You no Big Papi” commercial, but that’s probably racist or something.

Albert Pujols does not have "down" years. He has "~6 WAR" years.

by mattybobo on Apr 4, 2011 9:34 AM EDT reply actions

I'm kinda partial to the ESPN/Pujols/Terminator one.

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by Justin Bopp on Apr 4, 2011 10:19 AM EDT reply actions

I always liked

The Jimmy Rollins SportsCenter commercial.

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by PWHjort on Apr 4, 2011 10:48 AM EDT reply actions

You got it all wrong!

The best baseball commercial of all-time is definitely this Pizza Hut one:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hZSBuf64_u0

The look on the coach’s face is priceless.

by ZWR on Apr 4, 2011 11:08 AM EDT reply actions

I like the David Wright, this is Sports Center one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NqkwODVh4ik

The Wake Forest mascot cracks me up (anything they do with mascots is funny for the most part)

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by objesguy on Apr 4, 2011 11:16 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs

Last year, 2KSports put out an awesome ad for MLB 2K10 with Nelson Cruz and Andrew Bailey.

Cruz and his Boomstick will make you cry..

http://e3.g4tv.com/videos/44492/MLB-2K10-Nelson-Cruz-vs-Andrew-Bailey-Trailer/

by Trickman on Apr 4, 2011 11:44 AM EDT reply actions

Mr. Met

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JV4znxvFvk4

by mrbmc on Apr 4, 2011 12:15 PM EDT reply actions

Awesome work, Gresh

Agreed on the Wright one. The Ortiz TIS bit has always been one of my favorites.

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by Bill Petti on Apr 4, 2011 1:23 PM EDT reply actions

You forgot Fear the Beard

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X4BO26nqPmM

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by Bill Petti on Apr 4, 2011 1:26 PM EDT reply actions

I think you're totally wrong about the Rollins one.

Not that it’s not excellent, as it’s one of my favorites, but in that you think someone other than Rollins would be better. With that expression? No freaking way.

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by Justin Bopp on Apr 4, 2011 1:40 PM EDT reply actions

Dmitri Young?

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by Dave Gershman on Apr 4, 2011 2:07 PM EDT up reply actions

What if it were Prince Fielder?

That would be funny, but in a very mean way.

by jwiscarson on Apr 4, 2011 2:14 PM EDT up reply actions

You need someone with a different personality, or demeanor, I think

Not just a pudgy guy or hot head, but a tough guy. Maybe Kyle Farnsworth, or Pujols?

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by Bill Petti on Apr 4, 2011 2:20 PM EDT up reply actions

I thought the PS3 / The Show commercials were decent.

Do they count?

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by Justin Bopp on Apr 4, 2011 2:34 PM EDT reply actions

I want to find a Mariners commercial

Moyer is pitching, and while the ball is in flight, the catcher and batter are discussing whether or not he should swing at it.

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 4, 2011 6:05 PM EDT reply actions

At the end, Moyer says something like "Put something EXTRA on that one"

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by Andrew Martin on Apr 4, 2011 6:07 PM EDT up reply actions

Because I fail at linking it,

http://seattle.mariners.mlb.com/sea/fan_forum/video_room.jsp

Look under 1998, “Killer Changeup”

by jwolf0 on Apr 5, 2011 6:00 PM EDT up reply actions

good ad for Dick’s Sporting Goods

by 91bigten on Apr 4, 2011 6:11 PM EDT reply actions

This one

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7nit3xnUnK4

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by Resolution on Apr 4, 2011 6:28 PM EDT reply actions

Though I am not from the Seattle area, I love love love the Mariners’ commercials. Very funny, very distinctive, and great participation from the players. They’re just consistently great.

There’s iconic: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1Y1cwKmRO0s
There’s humorous: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OW7ONkzSkI

And of course, there’s the famous Eagle Hardware commercials with Edgar Martinez:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=KWhjzhi690c

The Oakland A’s have also had some excellent commercials over the years, but the one I have in mind isn’t one I can find on YouTube.

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by Solidarity on Apr 5, 2011 5:43 AM EDT reply actions