Yankees Outfielder · 1985–2001

Paul O'Neill Walk-Up Song

What was Paul O'Neill's walk-up song?

Paul O'Neill's walk-up song was "Baba O'Riley" by The Who with the New York Yankees during his 1985–2001 career. Paul O'Neill is forever associated with The Who's “Baba O'Riley,” whose famous opening riff preceded his at-bats at Yankee Stadium throughout his 1993–2001 run.

Yankee Stadium walkup music is anchored by hip hop, classic rock, and Bob Sheppard's posthumous announcements — most famously Derek Jeter's, which played for years after Sheppard's death. For more on the Yankees' walkup tradition and current roster picks, see the New York Yankees walkup page.

Set up a O'Neill-style walkup for your team

Want a kid on your team to come to the plate (or jog in from the bullpen) like O'Neill? It takes about a minute in Walkup Pro:

1. Add the player to your roster
2. Search "Baba O'Riley" by The Who and assign it
3. Set a custom trim so the best 15–20 seconds plays — for "Baba O'Riley" that's usually the hook, not the intro
4. Connect a Bluetooth speaker at the field and tap to play on game day

For more, see the most famous walkup song moments in MLB history and the anatomy of the perfect walkup song.

More walkup & entrance legends

• Mariano Rivera — "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
• Trevor Hoffman — "Hells Bells" by AC/DC
• Jonathan Papelbon — "I'm Shipping Up to Boston" by Dropkick Murphys
• Eric Gagné — "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
• Billy Wagner — "Enter Sandman" by Metallica
• John Smoltz — "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC
• Randy Johnson — "Welcome to the Jungle" by Guns N' Roses
• Dennis Eckersley — "Bad to the Bone" by George Thorogood