The 12 Best Baseball Nicknames
published August 16, 2009
Nicknames are earned, not just given. Sometimes they are awesome, sometimes embarassing. Here are my 12 favorite baseball nicknames.
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Kung Fu Panda (Pablo Sandoval) - I can't say enough good things about this guy. He has the exact same body type as the actual Kung Fu Panda, and he's just as athletic and flexible. Some of the athleticism I've seen him display are amazing, making this one of the more fitting nicknames in all of baseball.
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The Big Unit (Randy Johnson) - Not only does his real name mean "happy penis" but his nickname means "huge penis." That's double the positive penis reference! Not to mention, he is a 7 foot tall left handed pitcher who will strike you out.
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Hebrew Hammer (Ryan Braun) - He is one of three Jewish athletes in the major leagues (Kevin Youkilis, Ian Kinsler), and they're all very good! Ryan Braun is turning into one of the elite hitters in the game, and "Hebrew Hammer" is all too fitting.
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The Mayor (Sean Casey) - Sean Casey was voted the friendliest player in baseball by a landslide. (46% vs. 2nd place Jim Thome at 7%). He was dubbed the Mayor of Riverfront when with the Reds. Although he retired last year, the name sticks, and is surely one of the better nicknames in the sport.
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Big Donkey (Adam Dunn) - Adam Dunn is one of my favorite players in baseball. He's 6' 6", and has been dubbed the "Big Donkey" by teammates who have seen him in the shower. I really hope he becomes a member (lol) of my favorite team.
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El Duque (Orlando Hernandez) - For those of you that don't speak Spanish, El Duque is Spanish for "The Duke." Our Duke is John Wayne, one of the most legendary bad asses in history. The latino duke is Orlando Hernandez, and while his stats aren't great, his nickname surely is.
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O-Dog (Orlando Cabrera) - His nickname is named after one of the greatest characters in cinematic history, and the best part is he even looks like him! The likeable Orlando Cabrera will not murder you, but he will lower your batting average by snagging your single up the middle.
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El Caballo (Carlos Lee) - To those that don't speak spanish, "El Caballo" means... the Caballo. Ok ok, it means horse. I believe he is very close to becoming one of baseball's elite. If he stays healthy, and hits just a tad bit better, stay on the lookout for "El Caballo."
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Godzilla (Hideki Matsui) - I hate the Yankees and I hate Hideki Matsui. I love his nickname though. He's Japanese and wreaks havoc on opposing pitchers. Godzilla is Japanese and wreaks havoc on the whole world. I would be most honored to have such a great nickname.
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El Niño (Hanley Ramirez) - Picture a horrific storm system that wreaks havoc on the world every 15 years. Now picture it as a major league baseball player. Hanley Ramirez will wreak havoc on bad pitches for at least 15 more years, and barring injury, will go down as the best shortstop in history.
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Pudge (Ivan Rodriguez) - When someone says "pudge", I think of a legendary ballplayer who was one of the best defensive catchers of all time, not the extra baby fat that many people carry.
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The Big Hurt (Frank Thomas) - He was one of the most feared hitter of the 90's. He hit tha ball so hard, that it hurt, hence "The Big Hurt." It's awesome nickname that takes something that sucks (hurt) and expands on it.
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