If you haven’t heard of Champ the Labrador Retriever yet, you’re seriously missing out. This adorable pup isn’t just any dog—he’s the official “bat dog” for the Durham Bulls, and he might just be the real MVP of the game.
In a viral clip from a recent game, Champ is seen doing his job like a total pro—trotting onto the field at just the right moment to retrieve bats after each play. And honestly, he makes it look effortless.
What makes it even better? Champ clearly knows exactly what he’s doing. He patiently waits for the batter to finish before sprinting out to grab the bat, then quickly hustles back to the dugout without interrupting the game. Smooth, efficient, and ridiculously cute.
It’s the kind of performance that makes you wonder why every baseball team doesn’t have a bat dog.
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Fans online are absolutely loving it. Some joked that watching Champ alone would be enough to get them into baseball.
“Now this would actually make me go to a baseball game,” one person wrote.
Others took it even further, saying they’d happily commit to a full season just to see him in action.
“I would buy season tickets just to see the dog,” another commenter said.
And honestly, they might be onto something—because once you see Champ in action, it’s hard not to become a fan.