Halloween is that one time of the year adults can dress up and look absolutely ridiculous, and get away with it. This year was no different for baseball players across MLB. Some were copouts, some went as themselves, and some took their commitment to the next level.
The best and worst MLB Halloween costumes, ranked
So, we ranked them on overall presentation and creativity. There were some clear winners and real duds. Enjoy!
Marlins outfielder Giancarlo Stanton as an Egyptian pharaoh
The shoes, man. The freakin’ shoes light up.
Halloween ranking: 10/10
Giants right fielder Hunter Pence as Napoleon in Napoleon Dynamite
There aren’t enough words for this level of dedication.
Halloween ranking: 10/10
Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander as Danny in Grease
I had no idea hair could get that voluminous. Outstanding costume idea complete with the cigarette.
Halloween ranking: 10/10
Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright as the Tin Woodman in The Wizard of Oz
So close, but he failed to color the hands silver.
Halloween ranking: 9/10
Cubs infielder Addison Russell and his wife as Turtles.
The Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles theme was popular with baseball players this year. Very, very popular. But between the multiple selections, former center fielder Vernon Wells wins this one, and not Russell.
Halloween ranking: 5/10
Marlins left fielder Christian Yelich as Clark Kent in Superman
I’m not even going to attempt to explain the rest of that picture. Extra point for Totally Disturbing.
Halloween ranking: 7/10
White Sox infielder Todd Frazier as Fred in The Flintstones
Still waiting for the footmobile to arrive, though.
Halloween ranking: 7/10
Pirates pitcher Trevor Williams as Luke Skywalker in The Empire Strikes Back
Naturally, his baby boy plays Yoda. Not sure if Williams went with a full-body costume, though, and judging by what little we see of the shirt, it’s unlikely. Points for ideas, less for execution.
Halloween ranking: 6/10
Former pitcher Ryan Dempster as Willy Wonka
This photo was taken by David Ross, but that’s clearly not him. Dempster, while retired, now works for the Cubs as an assistant to general manager Jed Hoyer and president of baseball operations Theo Epstein. Still, it’s a great shot.
The decorations around the house really sell it. Also, that Black Panther costume is ridiculous. But Dempster’s tie is all wrong: should be more of a goldish tint than silver, but we’ll let it slide.
Halloween ranking: 7/10
Tigers outfielder J.D. Martinez in Sandlot
Martinez went as Benny “The Jet” Rodriguez, and that’s Astros pitcher Mike Fiers in the middle as Timmy Timmons. Baseball players dressed as fake kid baseball players for Halloween. A step above going as yourself.
Halloween ranking: 5/10
Pirates second baseman Sean Rodriguez as the Hulk, with his Avengers family in tow
Not bulked up enough. Should’ve gone with a convincing suit, but props for dying your entire body green. Captain America’s costume is legit.
Halloween ranking: 6/10
And lastly, Marlins pitcher Tom Koehler as Icebox and Junior from Little Giants
A little reserved when you think of complete makeovers, but this deserves extra points for creativity and it not being your own dang sport.
Halloween ranking: 7/10
Honorable mention: This young lady, who went as Trevor Bauer’s bloody finger
Complete with a bloodied pant leg and one mean scowl. She even included the drone (h/t Cut4).
Halloween ranking: 10/10
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