The South Side’s Left-Handed Legend
Proudly Green, Furry, and Unclassified
Chicago, IL · Baseball
★Mascot Hall of Fame — Class of 2022
| Team / Organization | Chicago White Sox |
|---|---|
| Location | Chicago, IL |
| League / Division | MLB |
| First Debuted | 2004 |
| Species / Type | Green furry primate-like creature (species intentionally vague) |
| Best Known For | Left-handed name pun; South Side Chicago fan favorite; 2022 Hall of Fame induction alongside Globie |
| Year Inducted | 2022 |
Profile
Southpaw’s name is a classic baseball pun — a “southpaw” is a left-handed pitcher, and Southpaw is notably left-handed in all his on-field activities. His species has been deliberately kept vague by the White Sox organization, a fact fans have cheerfully debated for over 20 years. He and Globie were the only two inductees in the 2022 Mascot Hall of Fame class.
Fun Facts
- Southpaw’s name is a baseball pun — ‘southpaw’ refers to a left-handed pitcher. He is emphatically, conspicuously left-handed in everything he does.
- The White Sox actually had two earlier mascots — Ribbie and Roobarb — who appeared in the 1980s and were retired. Southpaw represents a more stable, long-term approach to the franchise’s mascot identity.
- He was inducted in 2022 alongside Globie, making the Class of 2022 the most geographically diverse two-person class in Hall history — one from Harlem, one from Guaranteed Rate Field.
