The baseball brawl is a beautifully choreographed affair.
Typically beginning with a bean ball, it often progresses to a mound charge, followed by a swift jog from both bullpens. Fists are allowed, bats are not. Benches must clear.
But while some baseball fights are a whole bunch of nothing, these 15 went down in history as some of the sports biggest and baddest.
1
Nettles vs Brett
In the 1977 ALCS, tempers flared over between the Royals and Yankees.
2
Rose vs Harrelson
In the 1973 NLCS, Pete Rose and Bud Harrelson went at it firmly.
3
Down Goes Anderson
When Tim Anderson challenged Jose Ramirez to fisticuffs, Anderson came off worse.
4
Marichal With the Bat
In one of baseball’s more infamous fights, Juan Marichal hit Dodgers catcher John Roseboro in the head with a baseball bat, breaking one of baseball’s oldest unwritten codes. Fortunately Roseboro’s helmet helped absorb the blow.
5
Odor vs Bautista
After a hard slide into second base, middle infielder Rougned Odor decided to take on the much larger Jose Bautista, infamously coming out victorious.
6
Yankees vs Red Sox (One of Many)
Tyler Austin charges the mound in one of the more recent brawls between the two long time rivals.
7
Alex Rodriguez vs Jason Varitek
After getting hit, A-Rod’s choice words set things off.
8
Pedro Throws Zimmer
In a fight at Fenway, Red Sox pitcher Pedro Martinez threw then 72-year-old Yankees bench coach Don Zimmer to the ground after Zimmer charged at him.
9
10 Cent Beer Night
When the Cleveland Indians offered a 10 cent beer night as a promotion in 1974, the subsequent chaos resulted in brawls between both fans and players.
10
Amir Garrett
In this unique brawl, Amir Garrett decided to charge the entire Pirates dugout on his own.
11
Fisk vs Piniella
After a collision at the plate in 1976, Carlton Fisk and Lou Piniella had at it.
12
Harper vs Strickland
After getting his multiple times, Harper memorably charged Hunter Strickland.
13
Karate Kick
In 1985, George Bell of the Blue Jays dramatically kicked Bruce Kison.
14
Drop Kick
After a tag gone awry, Dodgers pitcher Chan H Park attempted the good ol’ drop kick in 1999.
15
Catcher Kick
In a minor league game from 2001, Izzy Alcántara kicked the catcher before charging the mound in a viral clip.
