Lansing Lugnuts Hiring Big Lug Mascot for 2026 Season

The Lansing Lugnuts are searching for someone to step into the Big Lug costume before the 2026 season begins.

Published on Mar. 9, 2026

The Lansing Lugnuts, a minor league baseball team, are officially hiring someone to be the person behind the purple dinosaur uniform of their beloved mascot, Big Lug. The team is looking for an energetic and outgoing individual who can interact well with fans of all ages and sustain long periods in the hot costume.

Why it matters

The Lansing Lugnuts are celebrating their 30th anniversary in 2026, so finding the right person to bring the Big Lug mascot to life will be crucial to engaging with fans and creating a memorable game day experience.

The details

The Lugnuts are looking for someone between 5'9" and 6'1" in height to fill the Big Lug costume. The position requires a flexible schedule, including working Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays, with varying hours between 8:30 am and 11 pm. While prior experience is not required, it is preferred and will factor into the hourly rate. The new mascot performer will split games and appearances with another mascot.

  • The start date for the Big Lug mascot position is listed as late March 2026.
  • The Lansing Lugnuts' 2026 season begins on Thursday, April 2.

The players

Lansing Lugnuts

A minor league baseball team based in Lansing, Michigan.

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What’s next

The Lugnuts are encouraging interested applicants to apply for the Big Lug mascot position through their website.

The takeaway

The Lansing Lugnuts are seeking an energetic and engaging individual to bring their beloved mascot, Big Lug, to life during the team's 30th anniversary season in 2026, highlighting the importance of mascots in creating a memorable fan experience at minor league baseball games.