Why Blue Jays fans want Daulton Varsho to change his walk-up song - and why he won’t
Daulton Varsho’s walk-up song isn’t exactly hyping up the crowds, and Toronto Blue Jays fans want a change, but the outfielder refuses.
Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Daulton Varsho isn’t backing down. Despite growing complaints from fans about his walk-up song, Varsho has made it clear he’s not changing it. And for him, the reason has nothing to do with performance or public opinion.
“My daughter loves the song… I’m not changing it,” he said, shutting down the debate.
Daulton Varsho has been asked by many fans to change his walk up song, "Ordinary" by Alex Warren.
— Hazel Mae (@thehazelmae) April 11, 2026
"I'm not changing it. My daughter loves the song, so I'm putting it out there, I'm not changing it."
But that hasn’t stopped the conversation. If anything, it’s only getting louder.
More than just the song
The track in question, “Ordinary” by Alex Warren, isn’t unpopular. In fact, it’s been a massive hit online, racking up tens of millions of views and dominating social media in 2025.
That’s not the issue. Walk-up songs in Major League Baseball aren’t just meant to be background music. They’re part of the show. They’re supposed to hype the crowd and set the tone for the at-bat. They create a sense of identity for the player. And traditionally, that means high-energy tracks - hip-hop, rock, or anything that hits hard in a stadium setting.
“Ordinary” does the opposite. It’s slower, emotional, and reflective. In another moment, it can work well. But in a packed ballpark expecting a surge of energy, it feels a little out of place.
Fair or not, production plays a factor in this, too. Varsho has opened the season hitting around .213, and when a player is struggling, everything else gets magnified. And so the walk-up song has become part of the narrative.
If he were on a hot streak, the song choice might be seen as unique or even endearing. But with the season still in its early stages, even minor slumps are magnified, and it’s easier for frustration to spill over into things like walk-up music.
Modern MLB has leaned heavily into personality and presentation. Walk-up songs have become an extension of that, almost like a personal brand. Teammates and stars across the league often go with recognizable, high-impact artists like Drake, Travis Scott, or Linkin Park to create instant energy.
For Varsho, however, this one is personal. By tying the song to his daughter, he’s reframing the conversation entirely. It’s no longer about hype. For him, it’s something meaningful off the field. So whether fans like it or not, Varsho could care less.
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