2013 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Schedule and Guide

Ryan Cracknell

February 28, 2013

2013 MLB Bobblehead Giveaway Schedule and Guide 1 Get ready for long lineups outside baseball stadiums again this summer thanks to a big lineup of bobblehead promotions. Currently, 98 bobblehead giveaways are planned for the 2013 MLB season (the Red Sox and Astros haven't published their giveaway promotions yet). For years, these promotional baseball bobbleheads have been wildly popular on the secondary market. Their limited availability make them tough to track down, although the Internet has made it easier for those who live out of town or couldn't make it to the game.

The 2013 bobblehead season kicks off in Milwaukee on April 6 when the Giants are scheduled to immortalize catcher Buster Posey with a commemorative National League MVP bobblehead. One of the likely most anticipated giveaways of the season comes a week later when the Angels give their fans a Mike Trout bobblehead. Some of the other notable 2013 MLB bobblehead promotions include Nolan Ryan (May 21), Felix Hernandez (May 25), Yu Darvish (June 11), Sandy Koufax (June 27), Ken Griffey Jr. (August 10), and Miguel Cabrera (September 17). New Dodgers owner and basketball legend, Magic Johnson is also getting the bobble treatment in 2013.

Baseball's marketing departments have come up with some strange bobblehead stadium giveaways as well. The Brewers are giving away a Polish Racing Sausage. Not to be outdone, the Royals have Ketchup, Relish and Mustard scheduled for three different games. Tampa Bay Rays mascot, Raymond, has a bobble-belly giveaway in September.

The most interesting 2013 MLB bobblehead giveaway is on July 5 when the St. Louis Cardinals celebrate broadcaster Mike Shannon with a bobblehead that comes with a voice chip. Think of how annoying that could sound if everyone in the stadium activated them all at once.

Just like last year, the Dodgers lead with the most bobblehead promotions in 2013 with 11. Milwaukee, with ten, is second. The Rockies are third with nine, although none of the names have been announced. Colorado is going with a 20th anniversary theme.

Below you'll find a calendar of all 2013 MLB bobblehead promotions. We've included the date, player (where available), special details or themes, restrictions and limits.

2013 MLB Bobblehead Stadium Giveaway Schedule

April

April 6 San Francisco Giants - Buster Posey (MVP), 40,000
April 7 Milwaukee Brewers - Norichika Aoki
April 10 Detroit Tigers - Miguel Cabrera Mini-Bobble, 10,000
April 13 Los Angeles Angels - Mike Trout
April 13 San Diego Padres - Chase Headley
April 13 Washington Nationals - Player TBA, 15,000
April 20 Cincinnati Reds - Brandon Phillips, 30,000
April 20 Pittsburgh Pirates - Andrew McCutchen, 25,000
April 21 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
April 21 Milwaukee Brewers - George Scott
April 21 New York Mets - Ron Darling, 25,000
April 21 Toronto Blue Jays - Edwin Encarnacion, 20,000
April 27 Chicago White Sox - Harold Baines, 20,000
April 27 Oakland Athletics - Reggie Jackson (1973), 10,000
April 28 St. Louis Cardinals - Carlos Beltran, 25,000
April 30 Los Angeles Dodgers - Hanley Ramirez ("I See You")

May

May 4 Kansas City Royals - Billy Butler (Silver Slugger), 10,000
May 5 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
May 5 Milwaukee Brewers - Corey Hart (1913 Brewers Anniversary)
May 10 Minnesota Twins - Josh Willingham, 10,000
May 11 Chicago White Sox - Paul Konerko, 20,000
May 11 Cincinnati Reds - Aroldis Chapman, 30,000
May 11 New York Mets - Mr. Met Knitting, 1,000 (Special Offer)
May 14 Los Angeles Dodgers - Matt Kemp
May 16 Los Angeles Angels - Mark Trumbo
May 18 Pittsburgh Pirates - A.J. Burnett (Camo Jersey), 25,000
May 19 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
May 21 Texas Rangers - Nolan Ryan, 30,000
May 25 Kansas City Royals - Ketchup, 10,000
May 25 Los Angeles Dodgers - Jamie Jarrin
May 25 New York Mets - John Franco, 25,000
May 25 Seattle Mariners - Felix Hernandez (Perfect Game), 20,000
May 26 Milwaukee Brewers - Ryan Braun
May 26 San Francisco Giants - Barry Zito, 40,000
May 30 Atlanta Braves - Freddie Freeman, 20,000

June

June 1 Chicago Cubs - Darwin Barney, 10,000
June 1 Cleveland Indians - Albert Belle, 10,000
June 2 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
June 4 Philadelphia Phillies - Carlos Ruiz
June 5 Cincinnati Reds - Matt Latos, 30,000
June 6 Los Angeles Dodgers - Player TBA
June 8 Arizona Diamondbacks - Aaron Hill (#BiCycle), 20,000
June 9 Milwaukee Brewers - Carlos Gomez
June 11 Texas Rangers - Yu Darvish, 20,000
June 16 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
June 20 Atlanta Braves - B.J. Upton, 20,000
June 20 Los Angeles Angels - C.J. Wilson
June 22 Chicago Cubs - Edwin Jackson, 10,000
June 22 Kansas City Royals - Mustard, 10,000
June 22 San Francisco Giants - Ryan Vogelsong, 40,000
June 23 Milwaukee Brewers - Polish Racing Sausage
June 23 Washington Nationals - Player TBA, 15,000
June 27 Los Angeles Dodgers - Sandy Koufax
June 29 Oakland Athletics - Coco Crisp (Coco Lean), 10,000
June 30 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
June 30 Miami Marlins - Juan Pierre, First 5,000 Kids
June 30 New York Mets - David Wright (All-Star), 25,000

July

July 3 Cincinnati Reds - Todd Frazier, 30,000
July 5 St. Louis Cardinals - Mike Shannon (with Voice Chip), 25,000 (16 and Over)
July 6 Tampa Bay Rays - Evan Longoria (Retro), 20,000
July 7 Milwaukee Brewers - Hank Aaron
July 7 Toronto Blue Jays - J.P. Arencibia, 20,000
July 8 Cleveland Indians - Omar Vizquel, 10,000
July 11 Los Angeles Dodgers - Adrian Gonzalez
July 14 Detroit Tigers - Justin Verlander, Kids
July 19 St. Louis Cardinals - Ozzie Smith Bobblehead (Gold Glove), 25,000 (16 and Over)
July 20 Kansas City Royals - Relish, 10,000
July 20 Washington Nationals - Player TBA, 15,000
July 21 Cincinnati Reds - Mr. Red Bobblehead Frame, 8,000 (14 and Under)
July 21 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA
July 21 New York Mets - Dwight Gooden (All-Star), 25,000
July 25 Los Angeles Dodgers - Vin Scully
July 28 Colorado Rockies - 20th Anniversary Player TBA