Meet Kate Upton's newest suitor ... a green, furry mascot named Orbit

Kate Upton has become somewhat of a fixture on the baseball circuit this year, thanks to her relationship with Tigers pitcher Justin Verlander. It's no secret that plenty of baseball players are envious of Verlander and wish they had some more Kate in their lives. Most, however, don't go public with their desire for the former SI Swimsuit cover model. Then there's Orbit, mascot of the Houston Astros. During Saturday's Tigers-Astros game, Orbit went on Twitter and made his move.

The mascot's bold play for Upton didn't phase Verlander, who pitched one of his best games this year. Though you can't deny the two would make a great couple.

Then again, Verlander shouldn't rest easy. There's always someone trying to get his girl, even if he's a 12-year-old little leaguer.

BONUS: See some of Kate best moments from SI Swimsuit 2014-15!

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Kate Upton was photographed by James Macari in the Cook Islands. Swimsuit by Martha Rey for The La Boheme.

Kate Upton :: Derek Kettela/SI

Kate Upton was photographed by James Macari in the Cook Islands. Swimsuit by Beach Bunny Swimwear.

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Kate Upton was photographed by James Macari in Cape Canaveral. Swimsuit by DELFINA.

Kate Upton :: Derek Kettela/SI

Kate Upton was photographed by James Macari in the Cook Islands. Swimsuit by Peixoto Swim.

Kate Upton :: Derek Kettela/SI

Kate Upton was photographed by James Macari in the Cook Islands. Swimsuit by PISTOL PANTIES BY DEBORAH FLEMING.

Kate Upton was photographed by James Macari in the Cook Islands. Swimsuit by Vanda Catucci.

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