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Dating back to when you were a child, one of the first things you noticed when watching a sports game was the mascot. The human dressed up in a gigantic costume was thrilling to see. The mascot had one goal, and that was to entertain the fans both in attendance and in person at games. Some of the mascots were brilliantly crafted…while others may give you nightmares. This article utilized AI and came up with a whole new fresh batch of MLB mascots in the process.
1. Detroit Tigers
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We kick off our mascot piece with the Tigers. Thankfully, AI didn’t try to come up with something crazy for Detroit. This is a mascot that nobody will want to mess with for obvious reasons. The franchise hasn’t put an intimidating team on the diamond for quite some time, but this is an imposing mascot that will strike fear in opponents.
2. Washington Nationals
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The Washington Nationals play in the Nation’s Capital, so it is only fitting that AI decided their mascot should be a soldier. This dude isn’t messing around. He appears to be the size of Thanos and has a battle-worn face that exudes danger. The Nats are a young team on the rise and this mascot would likely try to lead the team from the dugout instead of hype up the fans like a typical mascot does.
3. Oakland Athletics
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The A’s have some of the best uniforms in baseball and one of their secondary logos features an elephant. So, AI did a great job by making Oakland’s mascot a mighty elephant. Detroit’s mascot would be frightening to see, but this guy would be downright terrifying. This elephant has the look of a villain. Hey, maybe the A’s should embrace the villain role once they leave Oakland.
4. Minnesota Twins
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These two mascots look like they’ve seen some things. The look in their eyes screams Get Out. Of course, giving a pair of mascots to the Twins makes all the sense in the world. The guy on the right has lost his teeth — we’re not sure what caused that loss — but it almost helps him look less maniacal.
5. Colorado Rockies
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In real life, Colorado’s mascot is a purple triceratops named Dinger. Dinosaur fossil fragments were found while Coors Field was being built — hence the triceratops. Here, AI appears to have embraced the mountainous terrain of Colorado and generated a purple yeti. Dinger is a cool mascot, but this guy would be a great addition to the franchise.
6. Cleveland Guardians
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This guy is straight out of a horror film. AI took the team name literally here — there is no doubt that this creature is ready to guard the team. With razor-sharp teeth, fury in his eyes and Freddy Krueger claws, this mascot is easily the scariest one in all of sports. Hell has come to Earth in the form of Cleveland’s mascot.
7. Tampa Bay Rays
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The Tampa Bay… Sharks? Props should be given for AI nailing the look of Tropicana Field. The inclusion of the ray tank was pretty smart, but what is this creature? A ray mixed with a great white shark? It looks a bit ridiculous, however we aren’t entirely mad about it. This would be fitting for the franchise if they ever returned to the Devil Rays moniker.
8. Arizona Diamondbacks
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Well done, AI. The Diamondbacks have one of the cooler team names in MLB, although it is tough to properly capitalize on the name in terms of having a mascot. Due to it being nearly impossible to have a snake as a mascot, the Diamondbacks introduced D. Baxter the Bobcat in 2000. Baxter is fine, but this creation is better. A mix between a Komodo dragon and a snake — sign us up.
9. Kansas City Royals
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All gold everything. A mascot fit for the Royals. Not only does this animal have a crown, but he is sporting gold bracelets and a thick chain. This mascot won’t be confused for any other team. We are a bit confused by what appears to be feathers coming out from the neckline and on the creature’s hand, but AI can’t nail every aspect.
10. Los Angeles Angels
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If this is what an angel looks like, consider us scared. The wings and uniform are nearly perfect here — other than AI naming the team ‘Anders’ — but the face of the angel has us asking some questions. We’re seeing a slight resemblance to the Beast, but it is also giving a bit of a turtle/owl look. Either way, this is one of the better mascots so far.
11. Toronto Blue Jays
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This isn’t the most intimidating mascot, but it sticks pretty close to reality. Toronto has had a good team for a handful of years but hasn’t been able to break through in the postseason. This mascot has a similar feel to it — good but not great. The Blue Jay is stoic and certainly has its eye on the prize. However, we must question why there are feathers on the barrel of the bat. Attacking its own?
12. Texas Rangers
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There’s only one way to sum up this mascot — person you wouldn’t want to mess with. Can you imagine showing up to play the Texas Rangers and this guy is patrolling the field? Texas would go undefeated at home and this guy would probably talk his way into owning the franchise. Good job, AI.
13. San Diego Padres
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This is the face of a man who has watched his favorite team come up short time and time again. Load up on superstars? No problem. Miss the playoffs? You bet. Watch on as the Los Angeles Dodgers rule the division for more than a decade? Sounds like a Padres fan. This guy looks upset, and we can’t blame him.
14. Cincinnati Reds
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For the Cincinnati Reds, AI seemingly was inspired by AMPM’s Toomgis and Gritty — the mascot of the Philadelphia Flyers. We don’t have many words for this terror. One eye looks like it’s ready to go full Terminator. We’d be surprised if this mascot wasn’t possessed.
15. Miami Marlins
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Right…we are slightly concerned by this guy. This unit of a marlin has fully functioning human arms. With the ability to go after someone with its spear-like snout, the marlin is already an imposing animal. Couple that with the capability of wielding a bat and you have a devastating predator. Bonus points here for making the mascot look closer to the original Florida Marlins logo.
16. Milwaukee Brewers
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Is anyone else thirsty now? This mascot is pretty self-explanatory. The Milwaukee Brewers are represented by a man brewing beer. His glasses and beard give off offseason-Santa vibes — as do the leather gloves. The ‘B’ logo on the hat and jersey is pretty sharp, as well. A clear victory for AI.
17. Baltimore Orioles
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The Orioles are a team on the rise and figure to be a contender for the next decade. They’re fun to watch and have a good vibe as a team. Can you imagine if they added this mascot to the mix? This guy knows he’s cool. The shades, the hands on the hips, the old school vest. A triumph of an AI creation.
18. Houston Astros
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Foxes are known for their cunning ways and are often portrayed in a negative light on television and in film. So, it is very fitting that AI created a fox mascot for the Houston Astros. Houston will be linked to cheating for quite some time due to their trash can system. The inclusion of a trash can would have made this mascot an A+.
19. Chicago White Sox
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Field of Dreams come to life? While this creation looks like a monster we’d see in an episode of Scooby-Doo, we are going to go out on a limb and say this is an homage to the famed White Sox that came out of the corn in the middle of Iowa to play some ball. The Chicago Ghosts would be quite the team name.
20. Pittsburgh Pirates
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The Pirates need to embrace their moniker and bring more pirate imagery into the franchise. This would be the ultimate addition. This pirate looks like he spent decades on the Black Pearl and just touched land for the first time since pledging allegiance to the ship. This would instantly become the coolest mascot in MLB.
21. San Francisco Giants
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San Francisco’s mascot is known as Lou Seal. It is a friendly, welcoming seal that kids gravitate towards. As for this guy? He looks like he’d bark at you for getting anywhere near the water. The goggles are a hilarious touch, as well. This seal would take no prisoners. Or, he might just be an aquatic Paul Blart.
22. Seattle Mariners
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This trident-wielding titan is in immediate competition with the Cleveland Guardians’ mascot for the most intimidating supernatural beast. The trident has always been a part of Seattle’s franchise and has been more prominent in recent seasons, but this would be taking it to a whole new level. Kids would probably be scared to death by this mascot.
23. New York Mets
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Mr. and Mrs. Met — bedazzled beluga whales? We cannot lie, this AI creation may haunt our dreams for a few nights. The mascot on the left resembles Barney sans the purple and green. The one on the right is cradling her glove like it’s the most precious thing on Earth.
24. Atlanta Braves
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We think AI might have confused the Atlanta Braves with the Atlanta Hawks. Regardless of the type of bird this mascot is, it’s clearly up to something. Those eyes are shooting daggers through the screen. And, we are sure that the mascot thinks he’s a ‘tough guy’ donning catchers gear.
25. Philadelphia Phillies
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The Phillie Phanatic is arguably the most iconic mascot in all of sports. So, this already feels wrong. This green Big Bird-inspired freak show has stars in his eyes and a beak that would terrify anyone who dared to enter the field uninvited. The Phanatic is irreplaceable.
26. St. Louis Cardinals
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Is this the star of the Angry Birds game? AI did well to create a realistic cardinal mascot to represent the Cardinals, but we are a tad bit alarmed by the anger in its eyes. While the Baltimore mascot is the coolest guy at the yard, this mascot looks like the person who is getting escorted out of the bar after starting a brawl. But hey, who are we to judge?
27. Chicago Cubs
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What is with AI creating horror movie villains? This blue cub may appear to be nice when you first see it, but we are not fooled by his facade. Look at that sinister expression. The eyes scream ‘RUN’ and the sly grin on the cub’s face confirms the impending doom. The mascot standing alone in the rain only makes him scarier, as well.
28. Boston Red Sox
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The Green Monster comes to life. AI replaced Boston’s famed leftfield wall with a literal green monster. There is no doubting the fear factor that would accompany this mascot. Imagine showing up to Fenway Park and this behemoth is casually hanging out in the outfield. Additional runs should be given to any team that is able to get a ball past the monster.
29. Los Angeles Dodgers
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AI decided the best way to depict a mascot for the Dodgers was to make it a wolf. That makes sense considering the Dodgers have been the big bad wolf of the West for more than a decade. This dude just looks angry. If he isn’t angry, that smile probably signals that he is the highest-paid mascot in the league. The Ohtani of mascots, one could say.
30. New York Yankees
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The Yankees have one of the most iconic logos in the world — the classic ‘NY’. They also have another logo that is criminally underused — the one featuring an Uncle Sam-style top hat. This mascot seemingly drew inspiration from the latter. The patriotism radiating from this mascot is undeniable. America would rally behind this mascot out of pure fear.
