Baltimore Orioles rookie pitcher Cade Povich is making headlines not just for earning a spot in the starting rotation—but for letting fans choose his walk-out song for the team’s highly anticipated home opener against the Boston Red Sox.
Instead of picking the track himself, Povich launched a poll on X (formerly Twitter), giving fans two options:
Billy Joel’s “Piano Man” – his walk-out last season
Eminem’s “The Real Slim Shady” – a nod to his nickname, “Slim”
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— Cade Povich (@CadeJPovich) March 23, 2025
After 6,552 votes, Eminem’s iconic 2000 hit won with 57.6% of the vote. So when Cade takes the mound at Oriole Park, the stadium will be bumping “The Real Slim Shady”—a song that dropped just a week after Povich was born.
Fans loved the idea, and the winning track perfectly captures both his playful energy and rising-star status. With this memorable entrance, Povich is bringing personality, power, and fan connection to the mound.
