Pirates Pitcher · #46

Mason Montgomery Walk-Up Song

Last confirmed during the 2026 season

★ Current walkup song

Thunderstruck

by AC/DC

6 MLB players walk up to AC/DC →

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What is Mason Montgomery's walk-up song?

Mason Montgomery's walk-up song is "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC, last confirmed in 2026 with the Pittsburgh Pirates. Hear the 30-second preview below before picking it for your own team. Montgomery plays pitcher and wears #46. As a pitcher, Montgomery'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).

Pittsburgh walkup culture leans country and classic rock — Andrew McCutchen and the Pirates' veterans set a tone that newer stars like Paul Skenes and Bryan Reynolds have largely followed. For more on the Pirates' walkup tradition and other current roster picks, see the Pittsburgh Pirates walkup page.

Why "Thunderstruck" works as a walkup

The opening guitar lick is the most recognizable 5 seconds in walkup music. There's no slow build, no buried hook — the song hits at full energy in second one. The riff repeats and builds, so even a long trim window stays interesting. And every fan of every age recognizes it instantly.

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

How "Thunderstruck" compares across MLB

"Thunderstruck" is a 1990 Hard Rock track running 4:54, from Iron Man 2. One other big leaguer uses it too. AC/DC is the walk-up pick of 6 players across 5 clubs.

Other Pirates we cover

• Brandon Lowe — Second Baseman · "I Love This Life"
• Bryan Reynolds — Left Fielder · "Beer For My Horses"
• Carmen Mlodzinski — Pitcher · "Highway Chile"
• Esmerlyn Valdez — Right Fielder · "El Hokage"
• Gregory Soto — Pitcher · "Etel"
• Henry Davis — Catcher · "Free Bird"

Use Mason Montgomery'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 Montgomery 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 "Thunderstruck" by AC/DC 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.