Arizona Diamondbacks’ Baxter at Spring Training 2015

Whether signing autographs, dancing or messing around with the opposing team, Baxter, the Diamondbacks popular mascot, is a mainstay at Salt River Fields.

Stephen DeLorenzo is a senior majoring in journalism at Arizona State University. This story is part of a partnership between ArizonaSports.com and Arizona State University’s Walter Cronkite School of Journalism and Mass Communication.

D-backs mascot Baxter signs autographs for young fans. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Baxter takes a selfie with the home crowd. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Baxter signs a young fan's forehead before a game at Salt River Fields. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Baxter stands alongside his team during the national anthem. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Colorado Rockies mascot Dinger is challenged to a dance battle by Baxter. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Baxter celebrates after winning the dance contest. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Baxter has fun with players in the opposing team's dugout. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo Members of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim greet Baxter before Wednesday's game. Photo by Stephen DeLorenzo