USA Fan Signs Gallery
- “K” Strikeout Sign – A white card with a black “K”. Fans raise one for each strikeout by the home pitcher. A backwards “K” indicates a called third strike.
- “Fly the W” Flag (Chicago Cubs) – A blue flag with a white “W”. Raised after every Cubs victory. The tradition dates back to 1937.
- “OMG” Sign (New York Mets) – A simple sign reading “OMG”. Became a rallying cry for the Mets during the 2024 season, originating from a player’s walk‑up song.
- “We Want a Hit!” Sign – A humorous sign used when the home team’s offense is struggling. Sometimes includes a count of hitless innings or games.
- “Home Run” Count Sign – A numbered sign (1,2,3…) raised after each home run by the home team, similar to the “K” sign for strikeouts.
- “MVP” Player Cheer Sign – A sign reading “MVP” followed by a player’s name. Raised when a star player performs exceptionally well.
- Player Name & Number Banner – A hand‑painted or printed banner showing a player’s last name and jersey number, often with a simple portrait.
- “PULL HIM!” Taunting Sign – A sign directed at an opposing pitcher who is struggling. Examples: “PULL HIM!”, “HE’S TIRED!”, “WE WANT A NEW PITCHER!”
Japan Fan Signs Gallery
- “Kattobase!” Banner (Japanese: かっとばせ) – Meaning “Hit it out!” or “Blast it!” This is the most common fan sign encouraging a batter to hit a home run. Often written in bold brush calligraphy on a vertical cloth.
- Ōendan Team Flag (Oendan hata) – A large rectangular flag bearing the team’s name or emblem in traditional Japanese style. Waved in unison by the organized cheering squad (Ōendan).
- “Ganbare!” Encouragement Sign – A simple sign with “頑張れ!” (“Do your best!”). Used especially when the team is losing, to lift spirits without criticism.
- Player Calligraphy Vertical Banner – A narrow vertical banner (nobori) featuring a player’s name in elegant kanji, often with a motivational phrase like “不屈” (Fudoku – “indomitable spirit”).
- “Sayonara” Victory Sign – A sign that reads “サヨナラ” (sayonara – goodbye). Used only when the home team wins with a walk‑off hit. Often held up as the winning run crosses the plate.
Taiwan Fan Signs Gallery
- “Hōng bù hóng” Question Sign (Chinese: 轟不轟) – A playful sign asking “Will he hit a home run?” (轟不轟). Fans wave it before a star player’s at‑bat. The character “轟” (hōng) means a powerful blast.
- Player Caricature LED Sign – A sign featuring a hand‑drawn caricature of a player, often outlined with small LED lights that flash when the player is batting. Extremely popular in the CPBL.
- “An la!” Hit Cheer Sign (Chinese: 安打啦！) – A sign reading “安打啦！” (“It’s a hit!”). Raised after a base hit, especially during rallies. Often combined with a cartoon bat.
- Cheerleader Name Board – A sign displaying the name of a favorite cheerleader (拉拉隊員) from the official squad. Unique to Taiwan’s highly popular cheerleader culture.
- “Chia You” Encouragement Sign (Chinese: 加油) – The universal “加油” (add oil – keep fighting) sign, written in bold colorful letters. Used throughout the game, especially when the team is behind.
- Team Logo Mosaic Sign – A fan‑made sign constructed from hundreds of small sticker dots or bottle caps forming the team’s logo. Reflects the DIY craft spirit.
- “Home Run Fireworks” Count Sign – A numbered sign (1st, 2nd, 3rd) that fans hold up after each home run, mimicking the real fireworks that launch from the outfield after every home run.
- “Let’s Go to the Playoffs!” Sign – A hopeful sign reading “進季後賽！” (“Make the playoffs!”). Appears late in the season when the team is contending. Often includes the year.
- Mascot Dance Call Sign – A sign showing the team mascot’s name with an arrow pointing up, asking the mascot to start a dance routine between innings.
Dominican Republic Fan Signs Gallery
- “¡Dale!” Cheer Sign – A sign reading “¡Dale!” (Give it! or Go for it!). The most common fan sign, used to urge batters and pitchers alike. Often hand‑painted on cardboard.
- Player Hand‑sewn Cloth Portrait – A portrait of a favorite player sewn onto a white bedsheet using colorful thread. These highly personal signs are displayed behind home plate.
- “¡Vamos Equipo!” Team Spirit Sign – A sign reading “¡Vamos equipo!” (“Let’s go team!”) written with team colors. Often decorated with small plastic flags and mirrors.
- Winter League Championship Count Sign – A sign listing the number of winter league titles won by the local team (e.g., “14 coronas”). Updated each year. A source of intense local pride.
- “¡Fuera!” Taunting Sign for Visiting Pitcher – A sign reading “¡Fuera!” (Out! Get out!). Used when an opposing pitcher struggles – fans shout and wave these signs to pressure the manager to make a pitching change.
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