The Mariners have taken it upon themselves to deem the bat flip over and done with, and have given us some other suggestions.
Bat flips are so last season.
— Mariners (@Mariners) March 15, 2017
It's time for something new. pic.twitter.com/NLbhCiNlYh
Some are better than others, so we’ve ranked them.
From worst to best:
The Lullaby
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Lame. This one required almost no effort. Also, you end up carrying the bat with you as you round the bases.
The Grandpa
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Bad for the same reasons. Also, I see this as a jinx. Baseball players should not be thinking about getting old; they need to think young thoughts so they can remain youthful and play for forever.
The Swashbuckler
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Points back for creativity for this one. Also, the fierce pirate moves could intimidate the other team.
The Jockey
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Yes! Pick up the speed on this one! Way to really move off home plate.
The Drum Major
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I just like how this one looks. It’s very amusing.
The Mic Drop
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Just classic. Of course, it probably works best after a home run.