Who knew a mascot could be so sexy? As it turns out, Major League Baseball fans have a Major League thing for the Cincinnati Reds’ resident flirt, Rosie Red, according to a new report.
BetUS took a look at who they call the real MVPs of the baseball season — the mascots. The online sports book ranked their attractiveness based on a number of factors, because many of us are probably still processing confusing childhood crushes on cartoon characters.
“While the players get most of the spotlight, it’s the behind-the-scenes MVPs like mascots, managers, umpires and broadcasters who are quietly stealing hearts,” BetUS’ head content editor Andres Vargas said in a press release. “From game-day charisma to facial symmetry worthy of a scouting report, these unsung heroes bring more than just skills to the field. They’ve got the looks, the presence and the stats to back it up — and honestly, that’s hot. Whether it’s a sideline reporter with undeniable charm or a mascot whose personality lights up the stadium, these hidden gems are proof that attraction in the MLB goes far beyond the dugout.”
As for the rankings, Rosie Red came in No. 4 out of 30 of the MLB’s mascots, after Baxter, the bobcat mascot for the Arizona Diamondbacks; Philadelphia Phillies’ Phillie Phanatic; and Clark the Cub for the Chicago Cubs, who took first through third place, respectively. To figure out the rankings, BetUS looked at the mascots’ golden ratio, Google search demand and Instagram followers, where applicable. They also assigned the mascots a Myers-Briggs personality type; Rosie is an ESFJ, or The Provider, meaning she’s warm, energetic and people-focused.
I mean, I guess we can see it: That cherry-red lipstick, perfectly coiffed raven hair and a smile that could charm a baseball right out of the glove of a left-fielder — who wouldn’t want to take Ms. Rosie Red on a hot date to Great American Ball Park? She’s a (literal) baseball pinup model with sass to match. The real Queen of the Queen City.
Sadly, Mr. Red and Gapper were not included on the list in the report.
You can see the full BetUS report here.
This article appears in Apr 30 – May 13, 2025.