Mascot Mania 2014: Why Buddy Bat deserves your vote

OK, we know that we don’t need to convince Bats Nation to vote Buddy Bat for best mascot. We get to watch him work 72 nights a year and more, and we know that he’s the GOAT. So before we get to the bulk of our case, here are all the essentials you need if you’ve already decided that Buddy is the best mascot in MiLB.

1. CLICK HERE to vote online now.

2. You can tweet to vote as well by following these steps: Follow @MiLB, tweet the hashtag #MascotMania and include #VoteBuddyBat. Retweets count, too, so follow us @LouisvilleBats and retweet away.

If you’re still not convinced, you will be after reading the following things that make Buddy Bat the best mascot in MiLB. Buckle up.

1. Buddy regularly finds himself with celebrities.

2. Buddy is romantic.

3. Buddy is the only one that can pull off “Superman riding a horse” for Halloween and still hold his own next to a phenomenal Corky Miller costume.

4. Speaking of Corky Miller, Buddy knows him.

5. He’s great with the kids

6. Buddy could be a bullpen arm if he wasn’t so good at his day job.

7. Buddy has been spotted repelling down large buildings.

8. He also likes to skydive with the Army’s Golden Knights.

9. When he’s not on the field, he’s in the community.

10. Finally, Buddy is number one. In his own mind, sure. But most importantly, in our hearts. #VOTEBUDDYBAT

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