Sunday I took in a Brewer game at Miller Park.  Jeff Suppan appropriately turned in one of his rare stellar performances and Casey McGahee provided some fireworks with a home run.  There were enough exciting plays to keep fans interested and chanting loudly.  But there was one recurring moment that seemed to stand out with the Milwaukee faithful and truly involve them in the game.

Frank Catalanotto walking up to the plate.

It’s not so much that Catalanotto is all that exciting a player.  He’s a journeyman outfielder with an eye for hitting singles and sliding in the outfield.  But what sets him apart from his veteran bench mates was his selection of walk-up music.  Catalanotto comes up to “Your Love” by The Outfield.  You’re likely wondering who The Outfield is and why anyone would choose such an obscure song (at least if you’re under thirty).  But trust me, it’s not obscure and you’ve heard it (at least if you’re over twenty-one).  I’m certain that for a lot of the fans in attendance on the days Catalanotto gets an at bat the best part of their day is when whoever is operating the music cuts the song at the fifty-four second mark allowing the fans to finish up the line.  At least a quarter of the stadium was taking part in this. Read More »