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Horatio

Horatio is the wisecracking cormorant of the Lake County Captains. Sharp, sarcastic and always in the know, he brings plenty of personality to the ballpark. Whether he’s talking baseball or pop culture, Horatio usually has something to say — and he’s rarely shy about saying it.

Height: 6 foot 6.

Weight: Unknown. He won’t stay still long enough on the scale.

Species: Double Crested Cormorant.

Foot Size: Big, wide and webbed!

Birthday: April 6, 2023.

First Appearance: Opening Night, 2023. Introduced to the world via Tweet (naturally)

Resides: The old Fairpoint Lighthouse. Visits Mexico in the offseason to watch winter ball.

Jersey Number: 19. He’s a big fan of Bob Feller.

Bats: Midges.

Throws: Cream Pies.

Favorite Foods: Anchovy pizza and anything with gills.

Favorite Stadium Food: The Moby Dick Sandwich.

Favorite Movies: Major League, Captain Horatio Hornblower.

Favorite Bands: The Byrds, A Flock of Seagulls, Phish.

Favorite TV Shows: Great Lakes Fisherman’s Digest, Mystery Science Theatre 3000.

Favorite Video Games: Untitled Goose Game, MLB The Show.

Favorite Sport Other Than Baseball: Irish Hurling (best description from Bob’s Burgers: “It’s like if hockey, soccer and baseball had a baby and they joined a gang that liked to balance eggs.”)

Favorite Teams: The Captains, The Guardians, Toledo Walleyes.

Hobbies: Thinking of practical jokes to play on Skipper.

If I Weren’t a Mascot I’d Be: Captain of a Laker, or the first Astrobird on the moon.

Skipper

Skipper is the official mascot of the Lake County Captains and everyone’s favorite baseball buddy. He loves spending his days at the ballpark, cheering on the Captains and hanging out with fans. Always ready for some fun, Skipper makes it his mission to make every trip to the ballpark one to remember.

Height: 6'0"

Weight: A little too much (Too many hot dogs)

Shoe Size: Very Big

Birthday: July 31st

First Appearance: Captains Opening Day - April 10th, 2003

Resides: Captains Cove, a small tropical island in the middle of Lake Erie

Jersey #: 0

Bats: Not the best but I try hard!

Throws: T-shirts, hot dogs, baseballs, anything!

Favorite Food: Hot dogs

Favorite Color: Navy Blue and Gold

Favorite Movie: The Sandlot

Favorite Band: The Beach Boys

Favorite TV Show: Sponge Bob

Favorite Video Game: Fortnite

Favorite Sport Other Than Baseball: Water skiing on Lake Erie

Favorite Team: The Lake County Captains

Hobbies: Dancing on dugouts and racing kids across the field

If I Weren't a Mascot I'd Be: A movie star

 

The Baseball Bug

The Baseball Bug returned to baseball after a 42-year retirement and now serves as a veteran presence among the Captains mascots. He may move a little slower these days, but he still has plenty of personality — and plenty of experience to pass along to Skipper and Horatio.

Stats coming soon!

Mascot Appearances

Are you looking to bring some baseball fun to your event? Look no further, because Horatio and Skipper are here to help! The Captains mascots love making appearances at community and private events, and would be happy to join in on the fun at yours. If you're interested in having Horatio or Skipper attend your event, just send us an email using the link below. Please note that mascot appearances are typically limited to two hours, and there may be a travel fee for events outside of Eastlake.

To ensure a smooth and enjoyable experience for everyone, please keep the following guidelines in mind:

  • Provide a private location for the mascot to prepare for the appearance.

  • Mascot appearances are typically reserved for Captains corporate partners, season membership plan holders, and non-profit organizations. If you'd like to become a partner and request an appearance, feel free to contact us at 440-975-8085.