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The friendly face of the franchise, Smiley Ball shows his love for baseball through gratitude, compassion, and a whole lotta style. As his name suggests, Smiley is naturally happy and shows his appreciation for fans with exuberance, excitement, and even a little bit of playful mischief.
Height: Just Right
Weight: Depends on what he ate
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Favorite Food: George’s Coney Island Hot Dog
Date of Birth: World Smile Day
The lovable loyal rescue pup, Woofster the WonderDog, was adopted by Smiley Ball on International Dog Day, August 26, 2021. This Polar Park pooch inspires us to believe in the power of goodness, kindness, and compassion, no matter what hand we are dealt. And yes, he loves the city’s vibrance; he loves the city’s hydrants!
Height: Tall
Weight: Hefty
Hometown: Worcester, MA
Favorite Food: Table Talk Pie
Date of Birth: August 26th (National Dog Day)
Representing Los Wepas de Worcester, Roberto the Rocket pays tribute to the famed physicist, engineer, and Worcester native Robert Goddard—the father of space travel and inventor of the liquid-fueled rocket. Roberto wears 21 as a nod to heroic Hall of Famer Roberto Clemente, and passionately embraces our Hispanic and Latin populations as well.
Height: High as the sky
Weight: Defies gravity
Hometown: Auburn, MA
Favorite Food: Tacos
Date of Birth: May 19, 2022
Paying tribute to front line heroes and first responders, Clara, the Heart of the Commonwealth is named for Worcester County native Clara Barton, a teacher, a nurse, an army medic—and ultimately , the founder of the American Red Cross. Hailing from Oxford, Barton was born in 1821, 200 years before the birth of Polar Park.
Height: Small but mighty
Weight: How can you measure the weight of one's heart?
Hometown: Oxford, MA
Favorite Food: Heart-healthy salmon
Date of Birth: May 21 (founding of the American Red Cross)