While at a Miami Marlins game, Billy the Marlin is certainly a highlight. The friendly face can be seen bringing the energy from the field, launching T-shirts into stands, interacting with fans of all ages and engaging in playful antics between innings.
But does the word, um, sexy come to mind when thinking of Billy? Well, a hilarious new study by BetUS has found our very own Marlin mascot to be the 6th sexiest in all of baseball!
We’re not exactly sure why this study was done or who asked for it, but the sports betting company set out to rank the 15 most “crush-worthy” MLB mascots, with the blue heartthrob landing right behind Mrs. Met of the New York Mets. To determine what makes each so irresistibly charming, they looked at a mix of personality traits, job descriptions, social following and even search volume.
“From game-day charisma to facial symmetry worthy of a scouting report, these unsung heroes bring more than just skills to the field,” Andres Vargas, head content editor at BetUS, said in a release. “Whether it’s a sideline reporter with undeniable charm or a mascot whose personality lights up the stadium, these hidden gems are proof that attraction in the MLB goes far beyond the dugout.”
In case you were curious….
Here are the 15 hottest mascots in the MLB:
- Baxter of the Arizona Diamondbacks
- Phillie Phanatic of the Philadelphia Phillies
- Clark the Cub of the Chicago Cubs
- Rosie Red of the Cincinnati Reds
- Mrs. Met of the New York Mets
- Billy the Marlin of the Miami Marlins
- Mr. Met of the New York Mets
- Raymond of the Tampa Bay Rays
- Orbit of the Houston Astros
- Oriole Bird of the Baltimore Orioles
- Blooper of the Atlanta Braves
- Fredbird of the St. Louis Cardinals
- PAWS of the Detroit Tigers
- Slider of the Cleveland Guardians
- Ranger Captain of the Texas Rangers