With all apologies to the Phillie Phanatic (The G.O.A.T.) there is a new king in the mascot world, and he isn’t even from planet Earth.

The Houston Astros’ mascot Orbit has become the best pre-game, during game, and rewatchable on the internet mascot in Major League Baseball (probably sports). When I go to Astros games, I always make sure to get there earlier enough to enjoy the antics of their Mascot. He does a tremendous job.

Let’s just look at some of the great things Orbit has done THIS year already. (In just two home stands, some great work.)

ABOVE – EVIL TWIN:

The video at the top is his most recent and newest edition to the arsenal, the evil twin. Some good mirror play and the fighting, always funny to watch. Not even Orbit’s best stuff, but still solid. Should allow him to do some good stuff down the road with the evil twin.

HUNTING TIGERS:

Great bit when Detroit came to town earlier in the year. The commitment to the bit is always my favorite part of these.

THE GREAT COTTON CANDY CAPER:

Not only is Orbit about entertaining people. He’s also all about giving them free cotton candy. Well played, Orbit.

FLYSWATTER

We all know Houston is like the Australia for America when it comes to bugs. There are a ton of them and they are huge. Orbit does a service taking down some that were messing with players and security guards.

REFEREE:

The best part about this one is Orbit’s ability to switch up a plan. Trying to stretch next to a Twins player, Orbit see’s an opportunity to turn the situation into a wrestling match.

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Look, these are quick simple skits that Orbit does, but his job is to entertain the masses. And he does it so well. Even when he’s paired with the legend Phillie Phanatic, he shines.

SPRING TRAINING WITH THE PHANATIC

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This isn’t something that has just happened, Orbit has been solid for the last five years, including continually going after players like Jose Bautista,

TEA PARTY WITH BIG PAPI

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PLAYING TWISTER WITH COCO

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THE JOSE ALTUVE FAN CLUB

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THE LONG BATTLE WITH J.P. ARANCIBIA

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FISHING FOR TROUT

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Also, he isn’t afraid to single people out for a good laugh.

TIME TO GIF!

You can try to prove me wrong, but you wont be able to.