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It doesn’t matter that we’re currently in the depths of winter. When it comes to bobbleheads, it’s always spring time.
Sunday, Jan. 7, is National Bobblehead Day, and what better occasion could there be for a look back at the best Minor League Baseball bobblehead giveaways of the 2023 season?
Affix your countenance with a permanent grin and nod along with these 10 spring-loaded standard bearers.
Amarillo Sod Poodles (Double-A affiliate of the Arizona Diamondbacks)
Corbin Barrels
The reigning National League Rookie of the Year, Corbin Carroll barrels the ball. To honor his success, the Sod Poodles gave away a bobblehead featuring Corbin standing within a literal barrel. Maybe it’s part of his offseason training regimen.”
Brooklyn Cyclones (High-A affiliate of the New York Mets)
George Costanza, Marine Biologist
The Cyclones’ long-running “Seinfeld” promotion has become the biggest day on the team’s calendar. This year’s iteration attracted a nothing-loving crowd of 8,112. The most fanatical of these fans showed up extra early to procure a bobblehead featuring George Costanza as a whale-saving “marine biologist.”
Buffalo Bisons (Triple-A affiliate of the Toronto Blue Jays)
Superfan Mark Aichinger
The Bisons gave away a bobblehead in honor of disabled superfan Mark Aichinger. The special giveaway was preceded and followed by a viral online marketing campaign.
Hartford Yard Goats (Double-A affiliate of the Colorado Rockies)
Bouncing Pickle
The Yard Goats made their Bouncing Pickles debut in May and then followed up with a bobblehead giveaway three months later.
Lansing Lugnuts (High-A affiliate of the Oakland Athletics)
Cooper Rush
In honor of a RUSH theme night and in association with Dallas Cowboys quarterback Cooper Rush, the Lugnuts gave away bobbleheads representing Rush.
Round Rock Express (Triple-A affiliate of the Texas Rangers)
Nolan Ryan (x4)
Nolan Ryan has been part of the Express’ ownership group since the franchise’s inception in 2000.