Dodger pitcher's walkout song "Báilalo Rocky" becomes a hit in L.A.

During this postseason, Dodgers fans have associated the song “Báilalo Rocky” with pitcher Roki Sasaki entering the game and a potential win for the team. Sasaki, a Japanese pitcher, has embraced this Latin club hit as his walkout music, gaining popularity among Latino Dodgers fans and globally as the team heads into the World Series.

The song Sasaki uses is by Dj Roderick, Dj Jose Gonzalez, and vocalist Ariadne Arana. It features a catchy dembow-house track with a Spanish hook encouraging dancing and letting loose, tailored for Sasaki to intimidate hitters when he takes the mound.

Dodgers veteran Miguel Rojas introduced Sasaki to the song during spring training, where it became a favorite in the dugout. Sasaki adopted it in April, coinciding with his recovery from a shoulder injury. The pitcher expressed his happiness that fans enjoy the song, which was Rojas' idea.

Despite the contrast between the young Japanese pitcher and the lively Latin track, the song has become synonymous with Sasaki's success as a reliever for the Dodgers in the postseason. Latin artists and even athletes like Lamine Yamal have embraced the song, leading to millions of plays on platforms like Spotify and YouTube.

Sasaki's pitching performance has significantly improved since his time in triple-A Oklahoma City in September. With impressive saves and high velocity, he has become a key player for the Dodgers on their path to the World Series. Manager Dave Roberts praised Sasaki's contributions as one of the best bullpen performances he can recall.

If Sasaki's saves help the Dodgers secure the championship, Rojas envisions a special edit of “Báilalo Roki” to celebrate the pitcher's success, similar to last year's World Series hero Freddie Freeman's walkout track.