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Nationals Call Up Bruce the Bat Dog for Ceremonial MLB Debut

He will perform a pregame bat retrieval at Nationals Park on June 14, highlighting the club’s Pups in the Park celebration with adoptable pups from Wolf Trap Animal Rescue.

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Overview

  • Bruce earned his call-up after posting a perfect 1.000 retrieving average in three games for Triple-A Rochester this season.
  • The 21-month-old golden retriever will participate in a ceremonial pregame bat retrieval at Nationals Park on June 14.
  • He will return to Triple-A duties after the ceremony, with no live-game action planned.
  • Bruce first debuted professionally with the Rochester Red Wings in September 2024, quickly winning over fans with his skill.
  • Rochester Red Wings general manager Dan Mason said Bruce’s promotion is a deserved reward for the team’s top “paw-spect.”