Nationals add Herbert Hoover as sixth racing president

The Washington Nationals have added a sixth contestant to their President races — Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States.

The Washington Nationals have added a sixth “racing president” — Herbert Hoover, the 31st President of the United States.

The Nats debuted “Herbie” during Sunday’s game against the Marlins, and he picked up a victory in his very first race.

Caution: Herbie’s eyes look incredibly frightening.

#RacingHerbie makes his debut in the #Nationals Presidents Race with a win! pic.twitter.com/Z2tDIRcdhN

— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) April 10, 2016

Here he is, ladies & gents: Racing President Herbie! And he's already making friends...#RacingHerbie pic.twitter.com/MiDBBOTdYa

— Washington Nationals (@Nationals) April 10, 2016

#RacingHerbie is ready for today's #Nationals game, are you? pic.twitter.com/NdFlDiSpbJ

— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) April 10, 2016

As it turns out, Hoover had a deep connection to baseball. He played for the Stanford baseball team as a freshman and went on to manage the team.

We're excited to partner with @Nationals again in 2016. Wonder why #RacingHerbie is the newest racing president? pic.twitter.com/zysjvt5uEe

— White House History (@WhiteHouseHstry) April 10, 2016

He joins George Washington, Abraham Lincoln, Thomas Jefferson, Theodore Roosevelt and William Taft in the mascot races.

– Kenny Ducey