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Did you know you can also attend players’ batting practice? Roger Dean allows fans to watch the pregame swing action for a $5 charge. Gates typically open for batting practice one hour before general gates open. At The Ballpark of the Palm Beaches and Clover Park, batting practice is included with your game ticket. Check each park’s website for specific start times.

NY Mets: Mr. Met, a character with a large baseball head Washington Nationals: Screech, a bald eagle Miami Marlins: Billy the Marlin, an 8-foot-tall marlin St. Louis Cardinals: Fredbird, a cardinal Houston Astros: Orbit, a baseball-loving alien