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Padres Closer Walks Out to Korn's 'Blind'
The heavy metal track pumps up the team's relief pitcher during his debut appearance.
Mar. 31, 2026 at 6:45pm
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The heavy, distorted guitar tones and intense vocals of nu metal music like Korn's 'Blind' help fuel the adrenaline of relief pitchers like the Padres' Mason Miller as they take the mound.San Diego TodaySan Diego Padres pitcher Mason Miller took the mound for his first appearance of the 2026 MLB season to the sound of Korn's nu metal hit 'Blind.' The song's opening guitar riff and Jonathan Davis' signature scream helped get Miller properly pumped up, as he was able to earn a save and lead the Padres to a win.
Why it matters
Using heavy metal as a pitcher's walk-on music is a growing trend in baseball, with legendary New York Yankees closer Mariano Rivera famously using Metallica's 'Enter Sandman' as his entrance song. This choice of music reflects the intensity and adrenaline that relief pitchers need to perform under pressure.
The details
For his debut appearance of the 2026 season, Padres pitcher Mason Miller took the mound to the opening riff and vocals of Korn's 'Blind.' The nu metal track, featuring frontman Jonathan Davis' signature scream, seemed to get Miller properly pumped up, as he was able to earn a save and lead the Padres to a win.
- Miller used 'Blind' as his walk-on music for his first appearance of the 2026 MLB season.
The players
Mason Miller
A relief pitcher for the San Diego Padres.
Jonathan Davis
The lead vocalist of the nu metal band Korn.
Korn
A popular nu metal band known for hits like 'Blind.'
What they’re saying
“Are you ready?”
— Jonathan Davis, Korn Frontman
The takeaway
The use of heavy metal as a pitcher's walk-on music reflects the intense energy and adrenaline needed to perform under pressure in baseball. Padres closer Mason Miller's choice of Korn's 'Blind' for his debut appearance shows how players are increasingly embracing this trend to pump themselves up before taking the mound.
