Screech

Screech is the beloved mascot of the Washington Nationals. He is a bald eagle who wears the team's home cap and jersey. Screech was "hatched" on April 17, 2005 at the "Kids Opening Day" promotion at RFK Stadium. He was designed by a nine-year-old fourth grade student in Washington D.C., Glenda Gutierrez, who won a contest sponsored by the team. Screech is a fun-loving character who loves to dance and entertain the fans. He is also a fierce competitor who is always ready to root for the Nationals. In 2009, the Nationals unveiled a redesigned Screech. The new costume made the mascot slimmer and gave him a removable cap. The Nationals explained that the original design was of an eagle that was always intended to grow up one day. A Nationals official described him as "like a teenager now". Screech has become a beloved figure in Washington D.C. He is a symbol of the city's baseball team and a source of pride for its residents.