Cubs Pitcher · #38

Aaron Civale Walk-Up Song

Last confirmed during the 2026 season

★ Current walkup song

Black Betty

by Ram Jam

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What is Aaron Civale's walk-up song?

Aaron Civale's walk-up song is "Black Betty" by Ram Jam, last confirmed in 2026 with the Chicago Cubs. Hear the 30-second preview below before picking it for your own team. Civale plays pitcher and wears #38. As a pitcher, Civale's song plays as he takes the mound — his entrance music and walk-up song are one and the same. Confirmed on the official MLB walk-up music page (2026-10-15).

Wrigley Field walkup music is constrained by the stadium's quirky old PA system — songs with cleaner mixes work much better than bass-heavy tracks. For more on the Cubs' walkup tradition and other current roster picks, see the Chicago Cubs walkup page.

Why "Black Betty" works as a walkup

The opening 'Whoa Black Betty' is one of the most distinctive 5 seconds in classic rock. The song's fast tempo and shout-along chorus give the walkup built-in crowd participation. For a player who wants a deep cut from the rock catalog instead of another Thunderstruck, Black Betty is the move.

For the full song breakdown — BPM, recommended trim point, notable users, and pairing recommendations — see "Black Betty" walkup song breakdown.

How "Black Betty" compares across MLB

"Black Betty" is a 1977 Rock track running 3:58, from The Very Best of Ram Jam. One other big leaguer uses it too. Ram Jam is the walk-up pick of 2 players across 2 clubs.

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Use Aaron Civale's walkup style for your team

Whether you coach Little League, travel ball, high school, or college baseball, picking a walkup song from a star like Civale is one of the cleanest ways to give a kid confidence at the plate. The trick: most MLB walkups need a careful trim point — the 15-second window is rarely the song's first 15 seconds.

1. Build your roster in Walkup Pro
2. Search "Black Betty" by Ram Jam and assign it to the player who picked it
3. Set a custom trim point so only the best 15-20 seconds plays — most often the chorus or the drop, not the intro
4. Connect a Bluetooth speaker at the field and tap to play on game day

For more on what makes a great walkup work, see the anatomy of the perfect walkup song. For a complete game-day setup walkthrough, see how to play walkup songs at baseball games.