List of baseball nicknames
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Baseball nicknames have become an integral part of the sport's culture: "In no sport are nicknames more pervasive than baseball."
This is a list of nickname
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teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames of players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a list of nicknames of current players, nicknames of popular players who have played for each major league team, and lists of nicknames grouped into particular categories (e.g., ethnic nicknames, personality trait nicknames etc.). It also includes a list of nicknames of current Major League teams. Sports journalists, broadcasters and fans commonly refer to teams by a wide variety of nicknames. Many of the names are so established that newspapers routinely use the names in headlines.
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Nickname
A nickname is "a usually familiar or humorous but sometimes pointed or cruel name given to a person or place, as a supposedly appropriate replacement for or addition to the proper name.", or a name similar in origin and pronunciation from the original name....
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Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
teams and players. It includes a complete list of nicknames of players in the Baseball Hall of Fame, a list of nicknames of current players, nicknames of popular players who have played for each major league team, and lists of nicknames grouped into particular categories (e.g., ethnic nicknames, personality trait nicknames etc.). It also includes a list of nicknames of current Major League teams. Sports journalists, broadcasters and fans commonly refer to teams by a wide variety of nicknames. Many of the names are so established that newspapers routinely use the names in headlines.
Hall of Fame inductees
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| Player | Career | Nickname | |Ref |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1954–76 | "Hammer," "Hammerin’ Hank" or "Bad Henry" | ||
| 1911–30 | "Old Pete" | ||
| 1954–76 | "Smokey" | ||
| 1970–95 | "Sparky" or "Captain Hook" | ||
| 1871–97 | "Cap", "Pop", "Uncle" or "Captain" | ||
| 1956–73 | "Little Louie" | ||
| 1930–50 | "Old Aches & Pains", "Luscious Luke", "Fumblefoot" or "Kid Boots" | ||
| 1948–62 | "Putt-Putt" or "Whitey" | ||
| 1929–41 | "Rock" or "Earl of Snohomish" | ||
| 1908–22 | "Home Run" | ||
| 1915–30 | "Beauty" | ||
| 1953–71 | "Mr. Cub" | ||
| 1888–1907 | "Eagle Eye" | ||
| "Cool Papa" | |||
| 1967–83 | "Little General" | ||
| 1903–25 | "Chief" | ||
| 1946–65 | "Yogi" | ||
| 1982–99 | "Chicken Man" | ||
| 1922–37 | "Sunny Jim" | ||
| 1897–1915 | "The Duke of Tralee" | ||
| 1961–79 | "The Franchise" | ||
| 1879–96 | "Big Dan" or "Alderman" | ||
| 1903–16 | "Three Finger" or "Miner" | ||
| 1890–1905 | "Crab" | ||
| 1948–57 | "Campy" | ||
| 1910–29 | "Scoops" | ||
| 1965–88 | "Lefty" | ||
| 1974–92 | "The Kid" | ||
| 1958–74 | "Baby Bull" or "Cha Cha" | ||
| 1898–1914 | "Husk," "The Peerless Leader" and part of "Tinker to Evers to Chance Tinker to Evers to Chance "Baseball's Sad Lexicon," also known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance" after its refrain, is a 1910 baseball poem by Franklin Pierce Adams. The poem is presented as a single, rueful stanza from the point of view of a New York Giants fan seeing the talented Chicago Cubs infield of shortstop Joe Tinker,... " |
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| "Happy" | |||
| 1899–1909 | "Happy Jack" | ||
| 1897–1915 | "Cap" | ||
| 1955–72 | "Arriba" or "Bob" | ||
| 1905–28 | "The Georgia Peach" | ||
| 1925–37 | "Black Mike" or "Mickey" | ||
| 1906–30 | "Cocky" | ||
| 1924–35 | "The Kentucky Colonel" | ||
| 1882–94 | "Commy" or "The Old Roman" | ||
| "Jocko" | |||
| 1912–28 | "Covey" | ||
| 1899–1917 | "Wahoo Sam" | ||
| 1872–77 | "Candy" | ||
| 1921–38 | "Kiki" or "Cuy" | ||
| 1930–41 | "Diz", "Dizzy" or "The Great Man" | ||
| 1888–1903 | "Big Ed" | ||
| 1936–51 | "The Yankee Clipper" or "Joltin Joe" | ||
| 1956–69 | "Big D" | ||
| 1888–1906 | "Sir Hugh" | ||
| 1925–73 | "The Lip" or "Lippy" | ||
| 1975–98 | "The Eck" | ||
| 1902–29 | "The Crab" "Trojan" and part of "Tinker to Evers to Chance Tinker to Evers to Chance "Baseball's Sad Lexicon," also known as "Tinker to Evers to Chance" after its refrain, is a 1910 baseball poem by Franklin Pierce Adams. The poem is presented as a single, rueful stanza from the point of view of a New York Giants fan seeing the talented Chicago Cubs infield of shortstop Joe Tinker,... " |
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| 1880–97 | "Buck" | ||
| 1914–33 | "Red" | ||
| 1936–56 | "Rapid Robert" or "The Heater From Van Meter" | ||
| 1968–85 | "Rollie" | ||
| 1969–93 | "Pudge" | ||
| 1950–67 | "Whitey," "The Chairman of the Board," or "Slick"" | ||
| "Rube" | |||
| 1947–65 | "Nellie," "Little Nel," or "The Mighty Mite"' | ||
| 1925–45 | "Beast" or "Double X" | ||
| 1919–37 | "The Fordham Flash" | ||
| 1875–92 | "Pud," "Gentle Jeems," or "The Little Steam Engine" | ||
| 1923–39 | "The Iron Horse or "Buster" or "Biscuit Pants" | ||
| 1924–42 | "The Mechanical Man" and one of Detroit's "G-Men" | ||
| 1959–75 | "Hoot" or "Gibby" | ||
| 1930–43 | "Lefty" or "Goofy" | ||
| 1921–38 | "Goose" and one of Detroit's "G-Men" | ||
| 1930–47 | "Hammerin’ Hank" and one of Detroit's "G-Men" | ||
| 1901–20 | "The Old Fox" | ||
| 1916–34 | "Ol' Stubblebeard" | ||
| 1925–41 | "Lefty" | ||
| 1982–2001 | "Captain Video" | ||
| 1924–37 | "Chick" | ||
| 1918–37 | "Pop" | ||
| 1888–1901 | "Sliding Billy" | ||
| 1880–1907 | "Ned" | ||
| 1919–56 | "Bucky" | ||
| 1922–41 | "Gabby" or "Old Tomato Face" | ||
| 1914–32 | "Slug" | ||
| 1909–25 | "Hoop" | ||
| 1915–37 | "Rajah" | ||
| 1918–38 | "Schoolboy" | ||
| 1928–43 | "King Carl" or "The Meal Ticket" | ||
| 1965–79 | "Catfish" | ||
| 1949–56 | "Mr. Murder" | ||
| 1967–87 | "Mr. October" | ||
| 1922–36 | "Stonewall" | ||
| 1965–83 | "Fly" or "Fergie" | ||
| 1891–1924 | "Ee-Yah" | ||
| "Ban" | |||
| 1907–27 | "The Big Train" or "Barney" | ||
| 1953–74 | "Salty", "Line", or "Mr. Tiger" | ||
| 1880–93 | "Smiling Tim" or "Sir Timothy" | ||
| 1892–1910 | "Wee Willie" or "Hit 'Em Where They Ain't" | ||
| 1915–32 | "Highpockets" | ||
| 1878–93 | "Honest Joe" or "King" | ||
| 1954–75 | "Killer" | ||
| 1928–44 | "The Hoosier Hammerer" | ||
| 1896–1916 | "Larry" or "Poli" or "Nap" | ||
| 1926–39 | "Poosh 'Em Up Tony" | ||
| "Buck" | |||
| 1924–36 | "Lindy" | ||
| "Pop" | |||
| 1931–47 | "Bocci" or "Schnozz" | ||
| 1923–46 | "Sunday Teddy" | ||
| 1894–1950 | "Connie", "Mr. Baseball", or "The Tall Tactician" | ||
| 1951–68 | "The Mick," "The Commerce Comet," or "Muscles" | ||
| 1923–39 | "Heinie" | ||
| 1912–35 | "Rabbit" | ||
| 1960–75 | "Manito", "Mar", or "The Dominican Dandy" | ||
| 1908–25 | "Rube" | ||
| 1900–16 | "Big Six," "Matty," or "The Christian Gentleman" | ||
| 1951–73 | "The Say Hey Kid" | ||
| 1956–72 | "Maz" | ||
| 1926–50 | "Marse Joe" | ||
| 1959–80 | "Stretch," "Mac," or "Big Mac" | ||
| 1899–1908 | "Iron Man" | ||
| "Little Joe Chest" | |||
| 1899–1932 | "Little Napoleon" or "Mugsy" | ||
| 1882–99 | "Bid" | ||
| 1932–48 | "Ducky" or "Ducky Wucky" | ||
| 1936–53 | "The Big Cat" | ||
| 1978–98 | "The Ignitor" or "Molly" | ||
| 1977–97 | "Steady Eddie" | ||
| 1941–63 | "Stan the Man" | ||
| 1939–55 | "Prince Hal" | ||
| 1890–1906 | "Kid" | ||
| 1964–87 | "Knucksie" | ||
| 1872–1904 | "Orator Jim" | ||
| 1926–47 | "Master Melvin" | ||
| 1948–53 | "Satchel" | ||
| 1965–84 | "Cakes" | ||
| 1912–34 | "The Knight of Kennett Square" | ||
| 1984–95 | "Puck" | ||
| 1881–91 | "Old Hoss" | ||
| 1940–58 | "Pee Wee" or "The Little Colonel" | ||
| 1905–07, 1913–25 | "The Mahatma" | ||
| 1981–2001 | "Iron Man" | ||
| 1912–33 | "Jeptha" | ||
| 1941–56 | "Scooter" | ||
| 1955–77 | "Hoover" or "The Vacuum Cleaner" | ||
| "Bullet" | |||
| 1924–47 | "Red" | ||
| 1889–1901 | "The Hoosier Thunderbolt" | ||
| 1914–35 | "Babe," "The Bambino," "Sultan of Swat" or "Colossus of Clout" | ||
| 1966–93 | "The Ryan Express" | ||
| 1981–97 | "Ryno" | ||
| 1912–29 | "Cracker" | ||
| 1972–89 | "Schmidty" | ||
| 1967–86 | "Tom Terrific" or "The Franchise" | ||
| 1924–44 | "Bucketfoot Al" | ||
| 1915–30 | "Gorgeous George" | ||
| 1938–59 | "Country" | ||
| 1978–96 | "The Wizard of Oz" or "The Wizard" | ||
| 1947–64 | "The Silver Fox" of "Duke" | ||
| 1907–28 | "Tris," "The Grey Eagle" or "Spoke" | ||
| 1962–82 | "Pops" | ||
| "Turkey'" | |||
| 1912–25, 1934–65 | "Casey" and "The Old Perfessor" | ||
| 1966–88 | "Black & Decker" | ||
| 1923–36 | "Memphis Bill" | ||
| 1885–98 | "Big Sam | ||
| 1920–37 | "Pie" | ||
| 1915–35 | "Dazzy" | ||
| 1932–48 | "Arky" | ||
| 1897–1910 | "Rube" | ||
| 1897–1917 | "The Flying Dutchman" or "Honus" | ||
| 1927–45 | "Little Poison" | ||
| 1926–45 | "Big Poison" | ||
| 1968–86 | "Doodles" | ||
| "Devil" | |||
| 1909–27 | "Buck" | ||
| 1959–76 | "Sweet Swingin' Billy from Whistler" | ||
| 1923–34 | "Hack" | ||
| "Smokey Joe" or "Cyclone" | |||
| 1939–60 | "The Splendid Splinter," "Teddy Ballgame," "Thumper," or "Kid" | ||
| 1939–63 | "Gus" | ||
| 1961–83 | "Yaz" | ||
| 1890–1911 | "Cy" or "Cyclone" | ||
| 1917–26 | "Pep" | ||
| 1974–93 | "The Kid" |
Atlanta Braves Players Nicknames
- Hank Aaron, Henry Louis Aaron (1954–76): "Hammer," “Hammerin’ Hank” or "Bad Henry"
- Felipe Alou, Felipe Rojas Alou (1958–74): "Panque"
- Dusty BakerDusty BakerJohnnie B. "Dusty" Baker, Jr. is a former player and current manager in Major League Baseball, currently the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed a 19-year career as a hard-hitting outfielder, mostly with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, Johnnie B. Baker Jr. (1968–86): "Dusty" - Steve BedrosianSteve BedrosianStephen Wayne Bedrosian, is an American former baseball player. Nicknamed "Bedrock", he played from 1981 to 1995 with the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins...
, Stephen Wayne Bedrosian (1981–95): "Bedrock" - Bruce BenedictBruce BenedictBruce Edwin Benedict is an American former professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played 12 seasons in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Atlanta Braves from to .-Major League career:...
, Bruce Edwin Benedict (1978–89): "Retriever" - Buzz CapraBuzz CapraLee William "Buzz" Capra was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1971 to 1977 for the New York Mets and Atlanta Braves...
, Lee William Capra (1971–77): "Buzz" - Rico CartyRico CartyRicardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty is a former professional baseball player. Nicknamed Beeg Boy, he played mostly as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from to...
, Ricardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty (1963–79): "Big Boy (Beeg Boy)" or "Rico" - Chris ChamblissChris ChamblissCarroll Christopher Chambliss is a former Major League Baseball player who played from to for the Cleveland Indians, New York Yankees and Atlanta Braves...
, Carroll Christopher Chambliss (1971–88): "Silent One" - Darrell EvansDarrell EvansDarrell Wayne Evans is a former third baseman and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played from 1969 to 1989 with the Atlanta Braves , San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers . He is also the former manager and director of player personnel for the Victoria Seals of the Golden Baseball...
, Darrell Wayne Evans (1969–89): "Doody," or "Howdy" or "Howdy Doody" - Jeff FrancoeurJeff FrancoeurJeffrey Braden Francoeur , nicknamed "Frenchy", is a Major League Baseball right fielder who now plays for the Kansas City Royals. Francoeur is known for a strong throwing arm.-Minor league career:...
, Jeffrey Brandon Francoeur (2005– ): "Frenchy", "FYF" - Rafael FurcalRafael FurcalRafael Antonio Furcal , is a Major League Baseball shortstop who is currently a free agent.-Early career:...
, Rafael Antoni Furcal (2000– ): "El Enano (The Dwarf)" - Andrés GalarragaAndrés GalarragaAndrés José Padovani Galarraga is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers , San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels...
, Andrés José Padovani Galarraga: "Big Cat" - Ralph GarrRalph GarrRalph Allen Garr is a former Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox and California Angels. He batted left-handed and threw right...
, Ralph Allen Garr (1968–80): "Roadrunner" or "Gator" - Tom GlavineTom GlavineThomas Michael Glavine is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher.With 164 victories during the 1990s, Glavine was the second winningest pitcher in the National League, second only to teammate Greg Maddux's 176...
, Thomas Michael Glavine (1987– ): "The Great Glavine" or "Tommy G" - Bob Horner, James Robert Horner (1978–88): "Mr. Ho Mah"
- Andruw JonesAndruw JonesAndruw Rudolf Jones is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is a free agent.Jones made his debut during the 1996 season. In the 1996 World Series, Jones became the youngest player to ever homered in the postseason...
, Andruw Rudolf Jones (1996– ): "The Curaçao Kid" - Chipper JonesChipper JonesLarry Wayne "Chipper" Jones, Jr. is a Major League baseball player for the National League's Atlanta Braves. Although initially a shortstop, he has spent most of his career as the starting third baseman for the Braves...
, Larry Wayne Jones (1993– ): "Chipper" - Ryan KleskoRyan KleskoRyan Anthony Klesko , is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and corner outfielder, who played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants...
, Ryan Anthony Klesko: "Rhino" - Mark LemkeMark LemkeMark Alan Lemke is a former Major League Baseball player. Nicknamed "The Lemmer", he was a popular second baseman for the Atlanta Braves from to .-Biography:...
, Mark Alan Lemke (1988–98): "Dirt" or "The Lemmer" - Greg MadduxGreg MadduxGregory Alan Maddux , nicknamed "Mad Dog" and "The Professor", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the first pitcher in major league history to win the Cy Young Award for four consecutive years , a feat matched only by Randy Johnson...
, Gregory Alan Maddux (1986– ): "Mad Dog" - Eddie Matthews, Edwin Lee Matthews, Jr. (1952–68): "Eddie Mattress"
- Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
: "Crime Dog" - Dale MurphyDale MurphyDale Bryan Murphy is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. During an 18-year baseball career, 1976–1993, he played for three different teams, but is noted for his time with the Atlanta Braves...
, Dale Bryan Murphy (1976–93): "The Murph" or "All-American Boy" - Phil NiekroPhil NiekroPhilip Henry Niekro , nicknamed "Knucksie" because of his usage and skill level with the knuckleball, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997....
, Philip Henry Niekro (1964–87): "Knucksie" - Rafael RamirezRafael Ramírez (baseball)Rafael Emilio Ramírez Peguero , is a former professional baseball player who played in the major leagues primarily as a shortstop from 1980-1992...
, Rafael Emilio Ramírez Peguero (1980–92): "Raffy" - Red SchoendienstRed SchoendienstAlbert Fred "Red" Schoendienst is an American Major League Baseball coach, former player and manager, and 10-time All-star. After a 19-year playing career with the St...
, Albert Fred Schoendienst: "Red" - Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
, Gary Antonian Sheffield (1988– ): "Sheff" or "Shef-field of Dreams" - John SmoltzJohn SmoltzJohn Andrew Smoltz is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher and active sportscaster. He is best known for his prolific career of more than two decades with the Atlanta Braves, in which he garnered eight All-Star selections and received the Cy Young Award in 1996...
, John Andrew Smoltz (1988– ): "Smoltzie" or "Smoltzy" - Warren SpahnWarren SpahnWarren Edward Spahn was an American Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career in the National League. He won 20 games each in 13 seasons, including a 23-7 record when he was age 42...
, Warren Edward Spahn (1942–65): "The Invincible One" - Joe TorreJoe TorreJoseph Paul Torre is a former American professional baseball player and manager who currently serves as Major League Baseball’s Executive Vice President of Baseball Operations. A nine-time All-Star, he played in Major League Baseball as a catcher, first baseman and a third baseman for the...
, Joseph Paul Torre (1960–77): "El Chino" - Eric HinskeEric HinskeEric Scott Hinske is a Major League Baseball outfielder, first baseman, and third baseman currently an Atlanta Braves organization...
: "Hinske, With His Best Shot"
Baltimore Orioles Players Nicknames
- Boog PowellBoog PowellJohn Wesley Powell is a former major league first baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles , Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, John Wesley Powell (1961–77): "Boog" - Cal Ripken, Jr.Cal Ripken, Jr.Calvin Edwin "Cal" Ripken, Jr. , nicknamed "Iron Man", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and third baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles ....
Calvin Edwin Ripken, Jr. (1981–2001): "Iron Man"
Boston Red Sox Players Nicknames
- Oil Can BoydOil Can BoydDennis Ray "Oil Can" Boyd is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Boyd played for the Boston Red Sox , Montreal Expos , and Texas Rangers .He batted and threw right-handed....
, Dennis Ray Boyd (1982–91): "Oil Can" - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
: "The Rocket" - Carlton FiskCarlton FiskCarlton Ernest Fisk , nicknamed "Pudge" or "The Commander", is a former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 24-year baseball career, he played for both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox .Fisk was known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame...
: "Pudge" - Víctor Martínez, Víctor Jesús Martínez (2009–): "V-Mart"
- Daisuke MatsuzakaDaisuke Matsuzakais a Japanese professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball in the United States. He previously played for the Seibu Lions in Japan's Pacific League. He was selected the MVP of the inaugural and the second World Baseball Classic, and is an Olympic bronze...
"Dice-K" - David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox...
, David Americo (Arias) Ortiz (1997– ): “Big Papi” - Dustin PedroiaDustin PedroiaDustin Luis Pedroia is an American professional baseball second baseman with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Pedroia has won several awards in Major League Baseball, including the 2007 American League Rookie of the Year and the 2008 AL MVP award...
, Dustin Pedroia (2006–present): "The Laser Show" - Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
, George Herman Ruth: “Babe”, “The Bambino”, “Sultan of Swat” "The King of Sting", or "The Colossus of Clout" - Ted WilliamsTed WilliamsTheodore Samuel "Ted" Williams was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played his entire 21-year Major League Baseball career as the left fielder for the Boston Red Sox...
: “The Splendid Splinter,” “Teddy Ballgame,” “Thumper,” or “Kid” - Joe WoodSmokey Joe WoodHoward Ellsworth "Smoky Joe" Wood was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and an outfielder for the Cleveland Indians during the early part of the 20th century...
(1908–20): "Smokey Joe" - Cy YoungCy YoungDenton True "Cy" Young was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. During his 22-year baseball career , he pitched for five different teams. Young was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1937...
, Denton True Young: “Cy” or “Cyclone”
Chicago Cubs Players Nicknames
- Cap AnsonCap AnsonAdrian Constantine Anson , nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was a National Association and Major League Baseball first baseman...
, Adrian Constantine Anson (1871–97): “Cap” or “Pop” or “Uncle” or “Captain” - Dusty BakerDusty BakerJohnnie B. "Dusty" Baker, Jr. is a former player and current manager in Major League Baseball, currently the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed a 19-year career as a hard-hitting outfielder, mostly with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, Johnnie B. Baker, Jr.: “Dusty” - Ernie BanksErnie BanksErnest "Ernie" Banks , nicknamed "Mr. Cub", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and first baseman. He played his entire 19-year baseball career with the Chicago Cubs . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.-High school years:Banks was a letterman and standout in football,...
, Ernest Banks (1953–71): “Mr. Cub” - Mordecai BrownMordecai BrownMordecai Peter Centennial Brown , nicknamed "Three Finger" or "Miner", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher at the turn of the 20th century. Due to a farm-machinery accident in his youth, Brown lost parts of two fingers on his right hand and eventually acquired his nickname as a result...
, Mordecai Peter Centennial Brown (1903–16): “Three Finger” - Andre DawsonAndre DawsonAndre Nolan Dawson , nicknamed "The Hawk", is an American former center fielder and right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played for four different teams, spending most of his career with the Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs .An 8-time National League All-Star, he was named the...
: “The Hawk” or "Le Hawk" (in reference to his playing days with the Montreal Expos) - Dizzy DeanDizzy DeanJay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953....
, Jay Hanna Dean (1930–41): “Diz” or “Dizzy” or “The Great Man”
Chicago White Sox Players Nicknames
- Bruno BlockBruno BlockJames John Block was a catcher in Major League Baseball.-External links:...
, James John Blochowicz: "Bruno" - Smoky BurgessSmoky BurgessForrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1949 to 1967. Later in his career, he became known for his ability as a pinch hitter, setting the major league career record for career pinch-hits...
, Forrest Harrill Burgess: "Smoky" - Bucky DentBucky DentRussell Earl "Bucky" Dent , is a former American Major League Baseball player and manager. He earned two World Series rings as the starting shortstop for the New York Yankees in and , and was voted the World Series MVP in 1978...
, Russell Earl O’Day: "Bucky" - Red FaberRed FaberUrban Clarence "Red" Faber was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from through , playing his entire career for the Chicago White Sox. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
, Urban Clarence Faber: "Red" - Carlton FiskCarlton FiskCarlton Ernest Fisk , nicknamed "Pudge" or "The Commander", is a former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 24-year baseball career, he played for both the Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox .Fisk was known by the nickname "Pudge" due to his 6'2", 220 lb frame...
: "Pudge" - Kid GleasonKid GleasonWilliam J. "Kid" Gleason was an American professional athlete and Major League Baseball player and manager. Gleason is best known as the manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, the team made infamous by the Black Sox scandal, in which Gleason's players conspired to intentionally lose the World...
, William Gleason: "Kid" - Goose GossageGoose GossageRichard Michael "Goose" Gossage is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1972-1994 for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname...
, Richard Michael Gossage: "Goose" or "The White Gorilla" - Bo JacksonBo JacksonVincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a former American baseball and football player. He was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports, and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1985....
, Vincent Edward Jackson: "Bo" - Joe JacksonShoeless Joe JacksonJoseph Jefferson Jackson , nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball in the early part of the 20th century...
:: "Shoeless Joe" - Jack McDowellJack McDowellJack Burns McDowell is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, McDowell won the American League Cy Young Award in 1993. He was nicknamed "Black Jack."...
: "Black Jack" - Catfish MetkovichCatfish MetkovichGeorge Michael "Catfish" Metkovich was an American outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves...
, George Michael Metkovich: "Catfish" - Minnie Miñoso, Saturnino Orestes Armas (Arrieta) Miñoso: "Minnie" or "The Cuban Comet"
- Blue Moon OdomBlue Moon OdomJohnny Lee Odom was a Major League Baseball pitcher who won three consecutive World Series championships with the Oakland Athletics in , and .-Early years:...
, Johnny Lee Odom: "Blue Moon" - Tim RainesTim RainesTimothy Raines , nicknamed "Rock", is a former American professional baseball player. He played as a left fielder in Major League Baseball for six teams from 1979 to 2002 and was best known for his 13 seasons with the Montreal Expos...
: "Rock" - Tom SeaverTom SeaverGeorge Thomas "Tom" Seaver , nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1967-1986 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets...
: "Tom Terrific" - Bill Skowron: "Moose"
- Moose SoltersMoose SoltersJulius Joseph "Moose" Solters was a major league outfielder between 1934 and 1943.-Career:...
, Julius Joseph Soltesz: "Moose" - Frank ThomasFrank Thomas (AL baseball player)Frank Edward Thomas, Jr. , nicknamed "The Big Hurt", is a former Major League Baseball designated hitter and first baseman....
: "Big Hurt" - Buck Weaver, George Daniel Weaver: "Buck/Bucky"
- Skeeter WebbSkeeter WebbJames Laverne "Skeeter" Webb was a Major League Baseball infielder who played twelve season in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , and Philadelphia Athletics...
, James Laverne Webb: "Skeeter" - Hoyt WilhelmHoyt WilhelmJames Hoyt Wilhelm was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1985....
: "Old Sarge" - Lefty Williams, Claude Preston Williams: "Lefty"
- Taffy WrightTaffy WrightTaft Shedron "Taffy" Wright was an outfielder in professional baseball from 1938 to 1949. Wright made a splash in his rookie season, leading the American League in batting with a .350 average...
, Taft Shedron Wright:: "Taffy" - Early WynnEarly WynnEarly Wynn Jr. , nicknamed "Gus", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 25-year baseball career, he pitched for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox...
: "Gus"
Cincinnati Reds Players Nicknames
- Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, George Lee Anderson (manager, 1970–95): "Sparky" or “Captain Hook” - Dusty BakerDusty BakerJohnnie B. "Dusty" Baker, Jr. is a former player and current manager in Major League Baseball, currently the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed a 19-year career as a hard-hitting outfielder, mostly with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers...
: Johnnie B. Baker: "Dusty" or "Fistbands" - Kid BaldwinKid BaldwinClarence Geoghan "Kid" Baldwin was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played seven seasons at the Major League level. In addition to playing catcher, Baldwin also played outfield, third base, second base and first base. He also pitched two games in the season.-Early life:Baldwin began to play...
: "Kid" - Rube BresslerRube BresslerRaymond Bloom "Rube" Bressler was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1914 to 1916 and Cincinnati Reds from 1917 to 1920, before being converted to an outfielder and first baseman for Cincinnati from 1918 to 1927, the Brooklyn Robins from...
: "Rube" - Smoky BurgessSmoky BurgessForrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1949 to 1967. Later in his career, he became known for his ability as a pinch hitter, setting the major league career record for career pinch-hits...
: "Smoky" - Hick CarpenterHick CarpenterWarren William "Hick" Carpenter was an American Major League Baseball third baseman from Grafton, Massachusetts. He travelled around the National League with several clubs before getting the starting third base job with the Cincinnati Red Stockings of the American Association...
: "Hick" - Sean Casey: "The Mayor"
- Aroldis ChapmanAroldis ChapmanAlbertin Aroldis Chapman de la Cruz is a Cuban-Andorran Major League Baseball pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds. Chapman bats and throws left-handed. He is listed at 6'4" tall and weighing 195 pounds . He currently holds the record for the fastest recorded pitch speed in Major League Baseball,...
: "The Cuban Missile" - Pop CorkhillPop CorkhillJohn Stewart "Pop" Corkhill was a baseball player who played for ten seasons in the Major Leagues. He was an outfielder who excelled on defense, winning five fielding titles in his career....
: "Pop" - Kiki CuylerKiki CuylerHazen Shirley "Kiki" Cuyler was a Major League Baseball right fielder from 1921 until 1938. He was born in Harrisville, Michigan.Cuyler broke into the big leagues in 1921 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and became a fixture in the lineup in 1924...
, Hazen Shirley Cuyler (1921–38): “Kiki” or “Cuy” - Peaches DavisPeaches DavisRoy Thomas "Peaches" Davis , is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1936-1939. He played for the Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
: "Peaches" - Adam DunnAdam DunnAdam Troy Dunn , nicknamed "Big Donkey", is an American Major League Baseball first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed....
: "Big Donkey" - Hod FordHod FordHorace Hills "Hod" Ford , was a professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1919 to 1933. He played for the Boston Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Brooklyn Robins, Cincinnati Reds, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
: "Hod" - Ken Griffey, Jr.Ken Griffey, Jr.George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. , nicknamed "Junior" and "The Kid", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and during his final years, designated hitter...
: "Junior", "The Natural", or "The Kid" - Heinie GrohHeinie GrohHenry Knight "Heinie" Groh was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who spent nearly his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. He was the National League's top third baseman in the late 1910s and early 1920s, and captained championship teams with the Reds and ...
: "Heinie" - Eddie GuardadoEddie GuardadoEdward Adrian Guardado is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Throughout his career, Guardado had played with the Minnesota Twins , Seattle Mariners , Cincinnati Reds , and the Rangers .His common nickname is "Everyday Eddie", a testament to his durable arm during his first stint with the...
: "Everyday Eddie" or "El Guapo" - Chick HafeyChick HafeyCharles James "Chick" Hafey was an American player in Major League Baseball. Hafey was part of two World Series championship teams as a St. Louis Cardinal, and was selected by the Veteran's Committee for the Hall of Fame in .Playing for the St...
: "Chick" - Noodles HahnNoodles HahnFrank George Hahn was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Highlanders . Hahn batted and threw left-handed...
: "Noodles" - Bubbles HargraveBubbles HargraveEugene Franklin "Bubbles" Hargrave was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs, Cincinnati Reds, and New York Yankees. He won the National League batting title in 1926 while playing for Cincinnati...
: "Bubbles" - Miller HugginsMiller HugginsMiller James Huggins , nicknamed "Mighty Mite", was a baseball player and manager. He managed the powerhouse New York Yankee teams of the 1920s and won six American League pennants and three World Series championships....
: "Hug" or "Mighty Mite" - George Kelly: "Highpockets"
- Hans LobertHans LobertJohn Bernard "Hans" Lobert was an American infielder, coach, manager and scout in Major League Baseball.Lobert was born in Wilmington, Delaware...
: "Hans" or "Honus" - Baldy LoudenBaldy LoudenWilliam P. "Baldy" Louden , was a Major League Baseball infielder who played six seasons in the Major Leagues with the New York Highlanders , Detroit Tigers , Buffalo Buffeds , and Cincinnati Reds . Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Louden played mostly at second base and shortstop...
: "Baldy" - Red LucasRed LucasCharles Fred Lucas born in Columbia, Tennessee was a pitcher for the New York Giants , Boston Braves , Cincinnati Reds and Pittsburgh Pirates ....
: "Red" or "The Nashville Narcissus" - Dolf LuqueDolf LuqueAdolfo Domingo De Guzmán "Dolf" Luque , was an early 20th century Cuban starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.Luque was inducted into the Cincinnati Reds Hall of Fame in 1967....
: "Dolf" or "The Pride of Havana" - Limb McKenry: "Limb" or "Big Pete"
- Bid McPheeBid McPheeJohn Alexander "Bid" McPhee was a 19th century Major League Baseball second baseman. He played 18 seasons in the majors, from until , all for the Cincinnati Reds franchise. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in...
: "Bid" - Whitey MooreWhitey MooreLloyd Albert "Whitey" Moore , was a Major League Baseball player who played pitcher from -. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. Moore contributed thirteen victories to the Cincinnati Reds' 1939 pennant. It was his best season. He was named one of the fastest pitchers during...
: "Whitey" - Greasy Neale: "Greasy"
- Babe PinelliBabe PinelliRalph Arthur "Babe" Pinelli, born Rinaldo Angelo Paolinelli , was an American third baseman and umpire in Major League Baseball. Born in San Francisco, his playing career was mostly with the Cincinnati Reds from 1922 to 1927. He also played with the Chicago White Sox and Detroit Tigers...
: "Babe" - Pinky PittengerPinky PittengerClarke Alonzo "Pinky" Pittenger [previously thought to be Pittinger] was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop for three different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., Pittenger batted and threw right-handed...
: "Pinky" - Pid PurdyPid PurdyEverett Virgil "Pid" Purdy was an American professional athlete who played in both Major League Baseball and the National Football League. He was a native of Beatrice, Nebraska, and attended Beloit College...
: "Pid" - Pete RosePete RosePeter Edward Rose , nicknamed "Charlie Hustle", is a former Major League Baseball player and manager. Rose played from 1963 to 1986, and managed from 1984 to 1989....
: "Charlie Hustle" - Dutch RuetherDutch RuetherWalter Henry Ruether was an American baseball player who pitched for five different Major League teams...
: "Dutch" - Tom SeaverTom SeaverGeorge Thomas "Tom" Seaver , nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1967-1986 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets...
: "Tom Terrific" - Champ SummersChamp SummersJohn Junior "Champ" Summers , is a former Major League Baseball player who played primarily as an outfielder and designated hitter for six teams during his eleven year career that spanned from 1974 to 1984...
: "Champ" - Twink TwiningTwink TwiningHoward Earle "Twink" Twining was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball, but only for one game in his entire career, on July 6, 1916 with the Cincinnati Reds. Twining was born in Horsham, Pennsylvania and died in Lansdale, Pennsylvania.-External links:*...
: "Twink" - Dazzy VanceDazzy VanceCharles Arthur "Dazzy" Vance was a star Major League Baseball starting pitcher during the 1920s.-Biography:...
: "Dazzy" - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
: "Boomer"
Cleveland Indians Players Nicknames
- Buddy BellBuddy BellDavid Gus "Buddy" Bell is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each...
: "Buddy" - Gary BellGary BellWilbur Gary Bell , nicknamed "Ding Dong", is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1958-1969 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the Cleveland Indians...
: "Ding" or "Ding Dong" - Albert BelleAlbert BelleAlbert Jojuan Belle is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cleveland Indians, Chicago White Sox, and Baltimore Orioles...
: "Joey", "Snapper", " "Mr. Freeze", - Lou BoudreauLou BoudreauLouis "Lou" Boudreau was an American Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970...
: "Old Shufflefoot" or "Handsome Lou" - Rocky ColavitoRocky ColavitoRocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
: "Rocky" - Tito FranconaTito FranconaJohn Patsy "Tito" Francona is a former outfielder/first baseman in professional baseball. He is the father of former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona.-Career:...
: "Tito" - Juan González: "Juan Gone", "Gonzo", or "Igor"
- Mudcat GrantMudcat GrantJames Timothy "Mudcat" Grant is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians , Minnesota Twins , Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...
: "Mudcat" - Vean GreggVean GreggSylveanus Augustus "Vean" Gregg was born April 13, 1885, in Chehalis, Washington. For three years, the left-hander was one of the most dominant pitchers in the major leagues....
: "Vean" - Mel HarderMel HarderMelvin Leroy Harder , nicknamed "Chief", was an American, right-handed, starting pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball, who played his entire career with the Cleveland Indians. He spent 36 seasons overall with the Indians, as a player from 1928 to 1947 and as one of the game's most highly...
: "Chief" or "Wimpy" - Travis HafnerTravis HafnerTravis Lee Hafner is a left-handed hitting designated hitter for the Cleveland Indians of the American League Central Division. His nickname, "Pronk", was given to him by former teammate Bill Selby during spring training of when people sometimes referred to him as "The Project" and other times...
"Pronk" (combination of the words "Project" and "Donkey") - Mike HargroveMike HargroveDudley Michael Hargrove is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and manager. He is currently employed as an advisor with the Cleveland Indians....
: "The Human Rain Delay" or "Grover" - Toby HarrahToby HarrahColbert Dale Harrah is a former professional baseball player who played with the Texas Rangers both before and after their 1971 franchise shift before later being traded to the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees...
: "Toby" - Jim HeganJim HeganJames Edward Hegan was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played for seventeen seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to and from to , most notably for the Cleveland Indians. After his playing career was over, he became a coach and scout in a baseball...
: "Shanty" - Orel HershiserOrel HershiserOrel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and a professional poker player for...
: "Bulldog" - Willis HudlinWillis HudlinGeorge Willis Hudlin was born in Wagoner, Oklahoma and was a Major League Baseball pitcher for, most notably, the Cleveland Indians from to...
: "Ace" or "Hud" - Joe JacksonShoeless Joe JacksonJoseph Jefferson Jackson , nicknamed "Shoeless Joe", was an American baseball player who played Major League Baseball in the early part of the 20th century...
: "Shoeless Joe" - Addie JossAddie JossAdrian Joss was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched his entire nine-year baseball career for the Cleveland Bronchos/Naps .-Early life:...
: "Addie" - Duane KuiperDuane KuiperDuane Eugene Kuiper is a former Major League Baseball second baseman, and is currently a five-time Emmy award-winning radio and television sportscaster for the San Francisco Giants...
: "Kuip" or "Smooth" - Nap LajoieNap LajoieNapoléon "Nap" Lajoie , also known as Larry Lajoie, was an American Major League Baseball second baseman. He was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island...
: “Larry,” “Poli,” “Nap” or "King" - Rick ManningRick ManningRichard Eugene Manning is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians and Milwaukee Brewers...
: "Archie" - Minnie Miñoso: "Minnie" or "The Cuban Comet"
- Satchel PaigeSatchel PaigeLeroy Robert "Satchel" Paige was an American baseball player whose pitching in the Negro leagues and in Major League Baseball made him a legend in his own lifetime...
: “Satchel” - Chris PerezChris Perez (baseball)Christopher Ralph Perez is a right-handed relief pitcher for the Cleveland Indians. His pitches have been clocked at 98 mph on the radar gun. He is 6' 4", 225 lbs. In 2010, fans began referring to him by the nickname "Pure Rage."Perez grew up on Anna Maria Island in Florida. Perez...
: "Pure Rage" - Tris SpeakerTris SpeakerTristram E. Speaker , nicknamed "Spoke" and "The Grey Eagle", was an American baseball player. Considered one of the best offensive and defensive center fielders in the history of Major League Baseball, he compiled a career batting average of .345 , and still holds the record of 792 career doubles...
: “Tris” - Early WynnEarly WynnEarly Wynn Jr. , nicknamed "Gus", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 25-year baseball career, he pitched for the Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians and Chicago White Sox...
: "Gus"
Colorado Rockies Players Nicknames
- Ellis BurksEllis BurksEllis Rena Burks is a former outfielder and designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball for 18 seasons...
, Ellis Rena Burks (1987–2004): "E.B." - Brian FuentesBrian FuentesBrian Christopher Fuentes is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher who currently plays for the Oakland Athletics. Previously, he played for the Seattle Mariners, the Colorado Rockies, the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, and the Minnesota Twins...
, Brian Christopher Fuentes (2001– ): "T-Rex", "Tito" - Andrés GalarragaAndrés GalarragaAndrés José Padovani Galarraga is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers , San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels...
(1985–2004): "Big Cat" or "Andres The Giant" - Carlos González (baseball)Carlos González (baseball)Carlos Eduardo González is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Colorado Rockies.-Minor leagues:...
: "CarGo" - Todd HeltonTodd HeltonTodd Lynn Helton is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Colorado Rockies. He is a five-time All-Star, four-time Silver Slugger, four-time National League Player of the Month, and three-time Gold Glove winner....
, Todd Lynn Helton (1997– ): "T.L." or "The Toddfather"
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- Kaz Matsui, Kazuo Matsui (2006–2007): "Kaz" or "Kaz Mat"
- Steve Reed, Steven Vincent Reed (1992–2005): "Father Time"
- Troy TulowitzkiTroy TulowitzkiTroy Trevor Tulowitzki , nicknamed Tulo, is a Major League Baseball shortstop for the Colorado Rockies.Tulowitzki's arm, range and instincts at shortstop are highly regarded...
: Troy Trevor Tulowitzki (2006–): "Tulo" - Larry WalkerLarry WalkerLarry Kenneth Robert Walker is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1989 through 2005, Walker played for the Montreal Expos , Colorado Rockies , and St. Louis Cardinals...
, Larry Kenneth Robert Walker (1989–2005): "Booger" or "The Canadian Clubber"
Detroit Tigers 1990 to Present
- Skeeter BarnesSkeeter BarnesWilliam Henry "Skeeter" Barnes is a retired Major League Baseball utility player for the Cincinnati Reds , Montreal Expos , St...
, William Henry Barnes (infield, outfield, 1983–1994): "Skeeter" - Sean Casey (1st base, 2006–2007): “The Mayor”
- Storm DavisStorm DavisGeorge Earl "Storm" Davis , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1994.-World Series experience:...
, George Earl Davis (pitcher 1993–1994): "Storm" - Cecil FielderCecil FielderCecil Grant Fielder is a former professional baseball player who was a noted power hitter in the 1980s and 1990s. He attended college at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas . He played with the Toronto Blue Jays , Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , Anaheim Angels and Cleveland Indians...
(1st base, 1990–1996): "Big Daddy" - Juan González (outfield, 2000): "Juan Gone"
- Luis Gonzalez (outfield, 1998): "Gonzo"
- Curtis GrandersonCurtis GrandersonCurtis Granderson is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Before joining the Yankees in 2010, he played with the Detroit Tigers . A center fielder, Granderson is known for being a five-tool player...
(outfielder 2005–2009): "Grandy", "CG", "CJ", "The Grandy Man" - Jose LimaJosé LimaJosé Desiderio Rodriguez Lima was a Dominican right-handed pitcher who spent thirteen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers , Houston Astros , Kansas City Royals , Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets...
(pitcher, 1994–1996, 2001–2002 ): "Lima Time" - Nook LoganNook LoganExavier Prente "Nook" Logan is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. He attended Copiah-Lincoln Community College. He made his Major League debut July 21, 2004, with the Detroit Tigers against the Kansas City Royals...
, Exavier Prente Logan (outfield, 2004–2005): "Nook" - Bip RobertsBip RobertsLeon Joseph "Bip" Roberts is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played from 1986 to 1998 for the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics.-Career:He was a speedy second baseman, largely associated...
, Leon Joseph Roberts (1998): "Bip" - Iván RodríguezIván RodríguezIván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...
(catcher, 2004–2008): “Pudge” or "I-Rod" - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
(pitcher, 1993–1995): "Boomer"
Detroit Tigers 1960–1989
- Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, George Lee Anderson (manager 1979–1995): "Sparky" - Rocky ColavitoRocky ColavitoRocco Domenico "Rocky" Colavito, Jr. is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the Cleveland Indians. He wore a #6, #7 or #21 jersey during his MLB career...
, Rocco Domenico Colavito (outfield, 1960–1963): "Rocky" - Mark FidrychMark FidrychMark Steven Fidrych , nicknamed "The Bird", was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched his entire career for the Detroit Tigers ....
(pitcher, 1976–1980): “The Bird” - Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
, Daniel Joseph Staub: "Rusty" - Lou Whitaker: “Sweet Lou”
Detroit Tigers 1930–1959
- Rocky BridgesRocky BridgesEverett Lamar "Rocky" Bridges is a former utility infielder with an 11-year career in American Major League Baseball from 1951 to 1961. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Cincinnati Reds and St. Louis Cardinals of the National League, and the Washington Senators, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland...
, Everett Lamar Bridges (infield (1959–1960): "Rocky" - Flea CliftonFlea CliftonHerman Earl "Flea" Clifton , was a Major League Baseball infielder who played four seasons with the Detroit Tigers from 1934 to 1937.Clifton was born in Cincinnati, Ohio on December 12, 1909...
, Herman Clifton (infield, 1934–1937): "Flea" - Slick CoffmanSlick CoffmanGeorge David "Slick" Coffman was an American baseball pitcher. He played 18 years of professional baseball, including four years in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Browns . In his major league debut in May 1937, Coffman won in an 11-inning, 4-2 pitching duel with...
, George Coffman (pitcher): "Slick" - Red DownsRed DownsJerome Willis "Red" Downs , was a Major League Baseball player, who gained notoriety later in life as an armed robber during the Great Depression. Downs was born and raised in Neola, Iowa, a small town with a town ball baseball team. Downs played on the Neola team, known as the Neola Erins, as a...
, Jerome Downs: "Red" - Hoot EversHoot EversWalter Arthur "Hoot" Evers was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played twelve seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers , Boston Red Sox , New York Giants , Baltimore Orioles , and Cleveland Indians ....
, Walter Evers (outfield, 1941–1952, 1954): "Hoot" - Liz FunkLiz FunkElias Calvin "Liz" Funk was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played four seasons in the Major Leagues.Born in La Cygne, Kansas, Liz Funk attended the University of Oklahoma from 1923-1928....
, Elias Funk (infielder, 1930): "Liz" - Rufe GentryRufe GentryJames Ruffus "Rufe" Gentry was a Major League pitcher who played in parts of 5 seasons for the Detroit Tigers.-Minor league career:...
, James Ruffus Gentry (pitcher, 1943–48): "Rufe" - Goose GoslinGoose GoslinLeon Allen "Goose" Goslin was a left fielder in Major League Baseball known for his powerful left-handed swing and dependable clutch hitting. He played 18 seasons with the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, and Detroit Tigers, from until...
, Leon Allen Goslin (left field, 1934–1937): "Goose" - Hank GreenbergHank GreenbergHenry Benjamin "Hank" Greenberg , nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank" or "The Hebrew Hammer," was an American professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. A first baseman primarily for the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg was one of the premier power hitters of his generation...
(1st base, outfiled, 1930–1946): “Hammerin’ Hank” - Pinky HigginsPinky HigginsMichael Franklin "Pinky" Higgins was an American third baseman, manager, front office executive and scout in Major League Baseball who played for three teams and served as manager or general manager of the Boston Red Sox during the period of through . He batted and threw right-handed.-Playing...
(3rd base, 1939–1946), Michael Franklin Higgins: "Pinky" - Chief HogsettChief HogsettElon Chester "Chief" Hogsett was a sub-marining left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played 11 seasons in the American League with the Detroit Tigers , St...
(pitcher, 1929–1936), Elon Chester Hogsett: "Chief" - Chick KingChick KingCharles Gilbert "Chick" King was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Detroit Tigers , Chicago Cubs , and St. Louis Cardinals ....
, Charles King (outfield, 1954–1956): "Chick" - Roxie LawsonRoxie LawsonAlfred Voyle "Roxie" Lawson was a Major League Baseball player.After attending Iowa Wesleyan College, Roxie Lawson played nine Major League seasons as a right-handed pitcher with the Cleveland Indians , Detroit Tigers , and St. Louis Browns...
, Alfred Lawson (pitcher, 1933, 1935–1939): "Roxie" - Heinie ManushHeinie ManushHenry Emmett Manush , nicknamed "Heinie" due to his German heritage, was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
, Henry Emmett Manush (outfield, 1923–1927): "Heinie" - Firpo MarberryFirpo MarberryFrederick "Firpo" Marberry was an American right-handed starting and relief pitcher in Major League Baseball from to , most notably with the Washington Senators...
, Frederick Marberry (pitcher, 1933–1935): "Firpo" - Scat MethaScat MethaFrank Joseph "Scat" Metha was a Major League Baseball infielder. Born in Los Angeles, California, Metha stole 66 bases for Fort Worth of the Texas League in 1939. He was acquired by the Chicago White Sox in September 1939...
, Frank Joseph Metha: "Scat" - Bobo NewsomBobo NewsomLouis Norman Newsom was an American starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. Also known as "Buck", Newsom played for a number of teams from 1929 through 1953...
, Lewis Norman Newsom: "Bobo" - Prince OanaPrince OanaHenry Kawaihoa "Prince" Oana was a Major League Baseball player with the Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers....
, Henry Oana (pitcher, 1943–45): "Prince" - Stubby OvermireStubby OvermireFrank W. Overmire was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played ten seasons for the Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , and New York Yankees . In ten seasons, Overmire won 58 games and lost 67 with a 3.96 earned run average...
, Frank Overmire: "Stubby" - Boots PoffenbergerBoots PoffenbergerCletus Elwood "Boots" Poffenberger was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and Brooklyn Dodgers .-Promising rookie year in 1937:...
, Cletus Poffenberger: "Boots" - Rip RadcliffRip RadcliffRaymond Allen Radcliff was a Major League Baseball outfielder and first baseman. He played mainly for the Chicago White Sox, but also played for the St. Louis Browns and the Detroit Tigers. His best season came in when he batted .342 and finished 9th in AL MVP voting...
, Raymond Allen Radcliff: "Rip" - Schoolboy RoweSchoolboy RoweLynnwood Thomas "Schoolboy" Rowe was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball, primarily for the Detroit Tigers and Philadelphia Phillies...
, Lynnwood Rowe, pitcher: "Schoolboy" - Heinie SchubleHeinie SchubleHenry George "Heinie" Schuble was a Major League Baseball infielder who played seven seasons in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers .-Playing career:...
, Henry George Schuble: "Heinie" - Birdie TebbettsBirdie TebbettsGeorge Robert "Birdie" Tebbetts was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and front office executive. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers, Boston Red Sox and the Cleveland Indians from to...
, George Robert Tebbetts: "Birdie" - Dizzy TroutDizzy TroutPaul Howard "Dizzy" Trout was a Major League Baseball pitcher primarily for the Detroit Tigers. Born in Sandcut, Indiana, he first played professionally in 1935 with the Terre Haute Tots in the Three-I League before signing with Detroit in 1939.Trout played for the Tigers for fourteen seasons,...
, Paul Howard Trout, pitcher: "Dizzy" - Gee WalkerGee WalkerGerald Holmes "Gee" Walker was a Major League Baseball outfielder. During his fifteen year career, he played with the Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, Washington Senators, Cleveland Indians, and Cincinnati Reds...
, Gerald Holmes Walker, outfield: "Gee" - Hub WalkerHub WalkerHarvey Willos "Hub" Walker was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played five seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds . Born in Gulfport, Mississippi, Walker was the brother of Major League player, Gee Walker...
, Harry Walker: "Hub" - Skeeter WebbSkeeter WebbJames Laverne "Skeeter" Webb was a Major League Baseball infielder who played twelve season in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , and Philadelphia Athletics...
, James Laverne Webb: "Skeeter" - Jo-Jo WhiteJo-Jo WhiteJoyner Clifford "Jo-Jo" White was an American center fielder in professional baseball. He played nine seasons with the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Athletics , and Cincinnati Reds...
, Joyner Clifford White: "Jo-Jo" - Icehouse WilsonIcehouse WilsonGeorge Peacock "Icehouse" Wilson was an American football and baseball player. He was a star halfback and baseball player for St. Mary's College of California...
, George Peacock Wilson: "Icehouse" - Red WilsonRed WilsonRobert James "Red" Wilson was a college football player and Major League Baseball catcher who played 10 seasons in the Major Leagues for the Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , and Cleveland Indians ....
, Robert James Wilson: "Red" - Yats WuestlingYats WuestlingGeorge "Yats" Wuestling , was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played two seasons with the Detroit Tigers and one season with the New York Yankees . Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Yats played in 83 Major League games, 77 at shortstop. He was a career .189 hitter. He died in 1970 in St....
, George Wuestling (shortstop, 1929–30): "Yats" - Whit WyattWhit WyattJohn Whitlow Wyatt was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , Brooklyn Dodgers , and Philadelphia Phillies...
, John Witlow Wyatt: "Whit"
Detroit Tigers 1901–1929
- Paddy BaumannPaddy BaumannCharles John "Paddy" Baumann was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played with the Detroit Tigers from 1911–1914 and the New York Yankees from 1915-1917. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Baumann had a career batting average of .274 and a .350 on base percentage in 299 major league games...
, Charles John Baumann (1911–1915): "Paddy" - Heinie BeckendorfHeinie BeckendorfHenry Ward "Heinie" Beckendorf was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1909-1910. He was born in New York, New York, and died in Jackson Heights, New York.-Playing career:...
, Henry Ward Beckendorf (1909): "Heinie" - Fritz BuelowFritz BuelowFrederick William Alexander "Fritz" Buelow was a catcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Berlin, Germany, Buelow was the first player born in Berlin to play in the major leagues....
, Frederick William Alexander Buelow (catcher, 1901–1904): "Fritz" - Ownie CarrollOwnie CarrollOwen Thomas "Ownie" Carroll, was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played nine seasons in the major leagues with the Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , Cincinnati Reds , and Brooklyn Dodgers .-High school and college career:Born in Kearny, New Jersey, Ownie was a right-handed thrower who played...
, Owen T. Carroll (pitcher): "Ownie" - Doc CaseyDoc CaseyJames Patrick "Doc" Casey was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. Born in Lawrence, Massachusetts, he was a switch hitter that threw right-handed....
, James Patrick Casey (3rd base, 1901–1902): "Doc" - Pug CavetPug CavetTillar H. "Pug" Cavet was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played three seasons for the Detroit Tigers in 1911, 1914, and 1915. He also played 22 seasons in the minor leagues from 1908 to 1930, compiling a minor league record of 291-243.-Early years:Cavet was born in McGregor, Texas, in...
, Tillar H. Cavet (pitcher, 1911, 1914–1915): "Pug" - Nig ClarkeNig ClarkeJay Justin "Nig" Clarke was a professional baseball player in Major League Baseball. He is best known for, in 1902 playing for Texas League's Corsicana Oil Citys, going 8 for 8 with 8 home runs...
, Jay Justin Clarke (catcher, 1905): "Nig" - Ty CobbTy CobbTyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb , nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in Narrows, Georgia...
(outfield, 1905–1926): "The Georgia Peach" - Tex CovingtonTex CovingtonWilliam Wilkes "Tex" Covington was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Detroit Tigers.-External links:...
, William Wilkes Covington (1911–1912): "Tex" - Hooks DaussHooks DaussGeorge August "Hooks" Dauss was a Major League pitcher who played his entire career with the Detroit Tigers. Nicknamed 'Hooks' or 'Hookey' because of his hard-to-hit curveball...
, George August Dauss (pitcher, 1912–1926): "Hooks" - Pop DillonPop DillonFrank Edward "Pop" Dillon was a Major League Baseball first baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates , Detroit Tigers , Baltimore Orioles , and Brooklyn Superbas...
, Frank Edward Dillon (1st base, 1901–1902): "Pop" - Wild Bill Donovan (pitcher, 1903–1912, 1918): “Wild Bill” Donovan
- Snooks DowdSnooks DowdRaymond Bernard "Snooks" Dowd was a college football star for Lehigh University and a Major League Baseball infielder for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Athletics , and Brooklyn Robins...
, Raymond Dowd (infielder, 1919): "Snooks" - Wish EganWish EganAloysius Jerome "Wish" Egan was a Major League Baseball player and scout.-Playing career:Born in Evart, Michigan, Egan played three seasons as a pitcher for the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Cardinals . He started 3 games for the Tigers in September 1902...
, Aloysius Egan (pitcher, 1902; scout 1910–51): "Wish" - Kid ElberfeldKid ElberfeldNorman Arthur "Kid" Elberfeld , nicknamed "The Tabasco Kid," was a shortstop in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Reds , Detroit Tigers , New York Highlanders , Washington Senators , and Brooklyn Robins...
, Norman Arthur Elberfeld (shortstop, 1901–1903): "Kid" and "The Tabasco Kid" - Heinie ElderHeinie ElderHenry Knox "Heinie" Elder was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Heinie Elder was born in Seattle, Washington, and died in Long Beach, California.-Playing career:...
, Henry Knox Elder (pitcher, 1913): "Heinie" - Babe EllisonBabe EllisonHerbert Spencer "Babe" Ellison, aka Bert Ellison was a Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers from 1916-1920, and went on to be a star with the San Francisco Seals of the Pacific Coast League, where he played from 1921-1927...
, Herbert Ellison (utility, 1916–20): "Babe" - Kid GleasonKid GleasonWilliam J. "Kid" Gleason was an American professional athlete and Major League Baseball player and manager. Gleason is best known as the manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, the team made infamous by the Black Sox scandal, in which Gleason's players conspired to intentionally lose the World...
, William J. Gleason (2nd base, 1901–1902): "Kid" - Skinny GrahamSkinny GrahamKyle "Skinny" Graham , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Oak Grove, Alabama, Graham was 6'2", 172 pound right-hander. He played four major league seasons as a pitcher for the Boston Braves and Detroit Tigers...
, Kyle Graham (pitcher, 1929): "Skinny" - Pinky HargravePinky HargraveWilliam McKinley "Pinky" Hargrave was a Major League Baseball catcher who played ten seasons with the Washington Senators , St. Louis Browns , Detroit Tigers , and Boston Braves . Born in New Haven, Indiana, Hargrave was the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds catcher, Bubbles Hargrave...
, William Hargrave (catcher, 1928–30): "Pinky" - Ducky HolmesDucky HolmesFor Howard Elbert Holmes, also known as Ducky, baseball player, see Ducky Holmes James William "Ducky" Holmes was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played ten seasons in the National League and American League with the Louisville Colonels , New York Giants , St...
, James William Holmes (1901–1902)" "Ducky" - Baby Doll JacobsonBaby Doll JacobsonWilliam Chester "Baby Doll" Jacobson was a Major League baseball outfielder. Jacobson was born in Cable, Illinois, USA.His best season was 1920, when he hit for a .355 batting average and amassed 122 RBIs....
(1st base, outfield, 1915), William Chester Jacobson: "Baby Doll" - Rube KisingerRube KisingerCharles Samuel "Rube" Kisinger was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Born in Adrian, Michigan, Kisinger played baseball at his hometown Adrian College before signing with the Detroit Tigers. He debuted with the Tigers at the end of the 1902 season on September 10, 1902...
, Charles Samuel Kisinger (1902–1903): "Rube" - Chick LathersChick LathersCharles Ten Eyck "Chick" Lathers was an American baseball player. With a .383 batting average, he was the third baseman and the leading hitter on the 1909 Michigan Wolverines baseball team that finished with a record of 18-3-1. He later played two years of Major League Baseball as an inifelder...
, Charles Lathers (infielder): "Chick" - Dutch LeonardDutch Leonard (left-handed pitcher)Hubert Benjamin "Dutch" Leonard, was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career from 1913–1921, 1924-1925. He played for the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, and holds the major league modern-era record for the lowest single-season ERA of all time — 0.96...
, Hubert Leonard (1919–1925): "Dutch" - Baldy LoudenBaldy LoudenWilliam P. "Baldy" Louden , was a Major League Baseball infielder who played six seasons in the Major Leagues with the New York Highlanders , Detroit Tigers , Buffalo Buffeds , and Cincinnati Reds . Born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, Louden played mostly at second base and shortstop...
, William P. Louden (infield, 1912–1913): "Baldy" - Slim LoveSlim LoveEdward Haughton "Slim" Love was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played 6 seasons in the Major Leagues for the Washington Senators , the New York Yankees , and Detroit Tigers...
, Edward Love(pitcher, 1919–1920): "Slim Love" - Sport McAllisterSport McAllisterLewis William "Sport" McAllister was a professional baseball player. He played seven seasons in Major League Baseball with the Cleveland Spiders , Detroit Tigers , and Baltimore Orioles . He was a versatile switch hitter who played every position during his major league career...
, Lewis William McAllister (1901–1903): "Sport" - Deacon McGuireDeacon McGuireJames Thomas "Deacon" McGuire was a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who spent over a quarter of a century playing professional baseball in a much-traveled career which saw him set several records for durability...
, James McGuire (catcher, 1902–1913, 1912): "Deacon" - Win MercerWin MercerGeorge Barclay "Win" Mercer was a pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1894 to 1902. Born in Chester, West Virginia, he played primarily with the National League Washington Senators , winning 20 games twice with the club...
, George Barclay Mercer (pitcher, 1902): "Win" - Salty ParkerSalty ParkerFrancis James "Salty" Parker was a Major League Baseball infielder, coach and manager. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Parker played in the Major Leagues for one month from August 13, 1936 through September 16, 1936...
, Francis Parker: "Salty" - Slicker ParksSlicker ParksVernon Henry "Slicker" Parks was an American baseball player. He played Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers in 1921 and also played college baseball for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team and minor league baseball for the Portland Beavers , Seattle Indians , Syracuse Stars ,...
, Vernon Parks: "Slicker" - Pepper PeploskiPepper PeploskiJoseph Aloysius Peploski was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers during the 1913 season...
, Joseph Aloysius Peploski (infield, 1913): "Pepper" - Hub PernollHub PernollHenry Huston "Hub" Pernoll , also nicknamed "Piano Legs" and "Jud," was a Major League Baseball player who played 2 seasons with the Detroit Tigers in 1910 and 1912. Born in Applegate, Oregon, Pernoll was a left-handed pitcher who pitched in 14 games for the Tigers, including 5 as a starter...
(pitcher, 1910–1912): "Hub," "Piano Legs" and "Jud" - Pol PerrittPol PerrittWilliam Dayton "Pol" Perritt was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played with the St. Louis Cardinals from 1912-1914, the New York Giants from 1915-1921, and the Detroit Tigers for 4 games in 1921...
, William Perritt (pitcher, 1921): "Pol" - Cotton PippenCotton PippenHenry Harold "Cotton" Pippen was a 6'2" Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher for three years with St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Athletics , and Detroit Tigers . Pippen was born in Cisco, Texas , where his father was a rancher...
, Henry Harold Pippen: "Cotton" - Topper RigneyTopper RigneyEmory Elmo "Topper" Rigney was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played six seasons with the Detroit Tigers , Boston Red Sox , and Washington Senators . Rigney had speed and a good sense of the strike zone...
, Emory Elmo Rigney: "Topper" - Rabbit RobinsonRabbit RobinsonWilliam Clyde "Rabbit" Robinson , was a Major League Baseball player who played 3 seasons in the major leagues for the Washington Senators , Detroit Tigers , and Cincinnati Reds . Robinson played in 206 games, 64 as a second baseman, 54 as a shortstop, 50 as an outfielder, and 33 as a third baseman...
, William Clyde Robinson (1904): "Rabbit" - Germany SchaeferGermany SchaeferHerman A. "Germany" Schaefer was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played fifteen seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Newark Pepper, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians....
, William Herman Schaefer (2nd base, shortstop, 1905–1909): "Germany" and "Liberty" - Boss SchmidtBoss SchmidtCharles "Boss" Schmidt was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played six seasons with the Detroit Tigers ....
, Charles Schmidt (catcher, 1905–1911): "Boss" - Chick ShortenChick ShortenCharles Henry "Chick" Shorten , born and died in Scranton, Pennsylvania.-Playing career:Shorten played eight seasons of Major League Baseball with the Boston Red Sox , Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , and Cincinnati Reds . He played in 527 games, including 352 as an outfielder and the rest as a...
: "Chick" - Heinie SmithHeinie SmithGeorge Henry "Heinie" Smith was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Giants and Detroit Tigers . Smith batted and threw right-handed...
, George Henry Smith (1903): "Heinie" - Tubby SpencerTubby SpencerEdward Russell "Tubby" Spencer born in Oil City, Pennsylvania was a catcher for the St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox , Philadelphia Phillies and Detroit Tigers ....
, Edward Spencer: "Tubby" - Tuck StainbackTuck StainbackGeorge Tucker "Tuck" Stainback was a Major League Baseball outfielder for 13 seasons with the Chicago Cubs , St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies , Brooklyn Dodgers , Detroit Tigers , New York Yankees , and Philadelphia Athletics...
, George Stainback: "Tuck" - Lil Stoner, Ulysses Simpson Grant Stoner: "Lil Stoner"
- Sailor StroudSailor StroudRalph Vivian "Sailor" Stroud was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in 1910 and the New York Giants in 1915 and 1916. Born in Ironia, New Jersey, Stroud was a 6'0" right-handed pitcher. He played in 28 games for the Detroit Tigers in 1910, 15 of them as a starter. In his...
, Ralph Vivian Stroud (pitcher, 1910): "Sailor" - Suds SutherlandSuds SutherlandHarvey Scott "Suds" Sutherland was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Detroit Tigers in 1921. Born in Beaverton, Oregon, Sutherland started playing in the Pacific Coast League. In 1919, he pitched an 11-0 no-hitter against the San Francisco Seals. In 1921, he got his shot at...
, Harvey Sutherland (pitcher, 1921): "Suds" - Frosty ThomasFrosty ThomasForrest "Frosty" Thomas was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers.Born in Faucett, Missouri, Frosty was a 6'0" right-hander who played for the Minneapolis Millers of the Western League from 1903–1907, with a brief two-game Major League stopover with the Detroit Tigers in May 1905...
, Forrest Thomas (pitcher, 1905): "Frosty" - Bun TroyBun TroyRobert Gustave "Bun" Troy was a German-born Major League Baseball pitcher who was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army during World War I at Petit Majouym, France....
, Robert Troy (pitcher, 1912): "Bun" - Mutt WilsonMutt WilsonWilliam Christopher "Mutt" Wilson was a right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers in 1920. Born in Keyser, North Carolina, Wilson stood 6'3" and weighed 167 pounds. He was known as both "Mutt" and "Lank." He started two games for the Tigers and appeared in one game as a...
, William Wilson (pitcher, 1920): "Mutt" - Yats WuestlingYats WuestlingGeorge "Yats" Wuestling , was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played two seasons with the Detroit Tigers and one season with the New York Yankees . Born in St. Louis, Missouri, Yats played in 83 Major League games, 77 at shortstop. He was a career .189 hitter. He died in 1970 in St....
, George Wuestling: “Yats” - Squanto WilsonSquanto WilsonGeorge Francis Wilson , nicknamed Squanto, was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who participated in just six major league games...
, George Francis Wilson (catcher, 1911): "Squanto"
Detroit Wolverines Nicknames (1881–1888)
- Lady BaldwinLady BaldwinCharles B. "Lady" Baldwin was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played six seasons in the Union Association, National League, and Players' League with the Milwaukee Brewers , Detroit Wolverines , Brooklyn Bridegrooms , and Buffalo Bisons...
, Charles B. Baldwin (pitcher, 1885–1888): "Lady" - Fatty BriodyFatty BriodyCharles F. "Fatty" Briody , nicknamed "Alderman," was a Major League Baseball catcher who played eight seasons in the early days of baseball. Briody was born in Lansingburgh, New York, 4 miles outside of Troy, New York, where the Troy Haymakers began playing in in the first professional baseball...
, Charles F. Briody : "Fatty" - Count CampauCount CampauCharles Colombus "Count" Campau was an American Major League Baseball player from Detroit, Michigan. After attending the University of Notre Dame, he played parts of three seasons in the major leagues.-Career:...
, Charles Columbus Campau (outfield, 1888): "Count" - Chub CollinsChub CollinsCharles Augustus "Chub" Collins was a Major League Baseball player from Dundas, Ontario. He was one of the first Canadians to play in Major League Baseball...
, Charles Augustus Collins (shortstop, 1885): "Chubb" - Ned Hanlon, Edward Hugh Hanlon (outfield, 1881–1888): "Ned"
- Deacon McGuireDeacon McGuireJames Thomas "Deacon" McGuire was a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who spent over a quarter of a century playing professional baseball in a much-traveled career which saw him set several records for durability...
James Thomas McGuire (catcher, 1885, 1888, 1902–1903, 1912): "Deacon" - Mox McQueryMox McQueryWilliam Thomas "Mox" McQuery was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played for the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of the Union Association, the Detroit Wolverines and the Kansas City Cowboys , both of the National League, and the Syracuse Stars and Washington Statesmen , both of the American...
, William Thomas McQuery (1st base, 1885): "Mox" - Parson NicholsonParson NicholsonThomas Clark "Parson" Nicholson was an infielder in Major League Baseball during the 19th century. He was born in and grew up in Blaine, Ohio...
, Thomas C. Nicholson (2nd base, 1888): "Parson" - Hardy RichardsonHardy RichardsonAbram Harding "Hardy" Richardson was a second basemen and outfielder mostly, who played in the Major Leagues for a number of teams throughout the 19th century. Most of Richardson's career was with the Buffalo Bisons...
, Abram Harding Richardson (outfield, 2nd base 1886–1888): "Hardy" and "Old True Blue" - Yank RobinsonYank RobinsonWilliam H. "Yank" Robinson was a Major League Baseball player who played ten years in the Major Leagues from - .-Career:...
, William H. Robinson (shortstop, 1882): "Yank" - Dupee ShawDupee ShawFrederick Lander "Dupee" Shaw , was an American Major League Baseball player who played pitcher in the Majors from to . He would play for the Detroit Wolverines, Boston Reds, Providence Grays, and Washington Nationals...
, Frederick Lander Shaw (pitcher, 1883–1884): "Dupee" - Phenomenal SmithPhenomenal SmithJohn Francis "Phenomenal" Smith, Born as John Francis Gammon, was an American Major League Baseball player from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania who pitched for six different teams during his eight year career....
, John Francis Smith (pitcher, 1886): "Phenomenal" - Dasher TroyDasher TroyJohn Joseph "Dasher" Troy , was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly as a second baseman from to . He played for the Detroit Wolverines, Providence Grays, New York Gothams, and the New York Metropolitans. He was born in New York City, and died at the age of 81 in Ozone Park,...
, John Joseph Troy (infield, 1881–1882): "Dasher" - Deacon WhiteDeacon WhiteJames Laurie "Deacon" White was an American baseball player who was one of the principal stars during the first two decades of the sport's professional era...
, James Laurie White (3rd base, 1886–1888): "Deacon" - Stump WiedmanStump WiedmanGeorge Edward "Stump" Wiedman was a Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for 9 years from 1880-1888.Born in Rochester, New York, Stump appeared in 279 games as a right-handed pitcher but also appeared in 122 games as an outfielder. He began his Major League career in 1881 with the Buffalo...
, George Edward Wiedman (pitcher, 1881–1885, 1887): "Stump" - Chief ZimmerChief ZimmerCharles Louis Zimmer was a catcher in Major League Baseball for 19 seasons from to , playing for the Detroit Wolverines , New York Metropolitans...
, Charles Louis Zimmer (catcher, outfield 1884): "Chief
Florida Marlins Players Nicknames
- Bobby BonillaBobby BonillaRoberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:...
, Robert Bonilla: "Bobby Bo" - Iván RodríguezIván RodríguezIván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...
: Pudge or I-Rod - Andre DawsonAndre DawsonAndre Nolan Dawson , nicknamed "The Hawk", is an American former center fielder and right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played for four different teams, spending most of his career with the Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs .An 8-time National League All-Star, he was named the...
: "The Hawk" - Logan MorrisonLogan MorrisonJustis Logan Morrison is a Major League Baseball left fielder for the Miami Marlins. Entering the 2010 baseball season, Morrison was considered by Baseball America to be the #2 prospect in the Marlins farm system, and the #20th overall prospect. He played in the 2010 MLB All-Star Futures Game in...
: "LoMo"
Houston Astros Players Nicknames
- Jeff BagwellJeff BagwellJeffrey Robert Bagwell , is a former American professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire fifteen-year Major League Baseball career as a first baseman for the Houston Astros and was a four-time All-Star...
: "Bags", "Bagpipes" - Lance BerkmanLance BerkmanWilliam Lance Berkman is an American professional baseball outfielder and right fielder with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball....
: "Big Puma" or "Fat Elvis" - Craig BiggioCraig BiggioCraig Alan Biggio is a former Major League Baseball second baseman, catcher, and outfielder. He played his entire 20-year baseball career with the Houston Astros . He ranks 21st all-time with 3,060 career hits, and is the ninth player in the 3000 hit club to get all his hits with the same team. He...
: "Bidge", "The Little Big-Gio Man" or "Killer B" - Enos CabellEnos CabellEnos Milton Cabell, Jr. is a former third baseman and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played 15 seasons with the Baltimore Orioles, the Houston Astros, the San Francisco Giants, the Detroit Tigers, and the Los Angeles Dodgers. Cabell is a cousin of center fielder Ken Landreaux.Cabell was...
: "Big E" - Ken CaminitiKen CaminitiKenneth Gene Caminiti was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball and the 1996 National League Most Valuable Player. He was born in Hanford, California, and attended San Jose State University...
: "Gun" http://caminiti21.tripod.com/ - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
: "The Rocket" - José CruzJosé CruzJosé Cruz Dilan is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is also the former first base coach for the Houston Astros. During his 19-year baseball career, he played from 1970-1988 for three different teams, playing primarily for the Astros...
: "Cheo" - Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
: "Big Unit" - Joe MorganJoe MorganJoe Leonard Morgan is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Houston Astros, Cincinnati Reds, San Francisco Giants, Philadelphia Phillies, and Oakland Athletics from 1963 to 1984. He won two World Series championships with the Reds in 1975 and 1976 and was also named the...
: "Little Joe" - Doug RaderDoug RaderDouglas Lee Rader , nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974....
: "The Red Rooster," "Rojo" or "Rooster" - Nolan RyanNolan RyanLynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
: "Ryan Express" - Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
: "Rusty" or "Le Grand Orange" - Bob Watson: "Bull"
- Jimmy WynnJimmy WynnJames Sherman Wynn , nicknamed the "Toy Cannon," is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. During a 15-year baseball career, he played from 1963-1977 for five different teams: the Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers...
: "The Toy Cannon"
Kansas City Royals Players Nicknames
- Willie AikensWillie AikensWillie Mays Aikens is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He had established himself as one of the top sluggers in the game before drugs derailed his career. In , Aikens was sentenced to twenty years in prison on four counts of crack cocaine distribution and one count of use of a firearm...
, Willie Mays Aikens (1977–85): "Ack Ack" - Kevin AppierKevin AppierRobert Kevin Appier is a former right-handed Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Kansas City Royals, Oakland Athletics, New York Mets, and Anaheim Angels.-Kansas City Royals:...
, Robert Kevin Appier (1989– ): "Ape" - Steve BalboniSteve BalboniStephen Charles Balboni is a retired Major League Baseball player with the New York Yankees, Seattle Mariners, Kansas City Royals, and Texas Rangers. He was a player with home run power and a tendency to strike out. He was nicknamed "Bye Bye" because of his home run hitting prowess...
, Stephen Charles Balboni (1981–93): "Bye Bye" or "Bones" - Buddy BiancalanaBuddy BiancalanaRoland Americo "Buddy" Biancalana is a retired Major League Baseball shortstop.Biancalana played for two teams in his career: the Kansas City Royals and Houston Astros . He attended Redwood High School in Larkspur and was drafted by the Royals in the first round of the 1978 June Regular Phase...
, Roland Americo Biancalana (1982–87): "Buddy" - Bud BlackBud BlackHarry Ralston "Bud" Black is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher and current manager of the San Diego Padres.-College:Black played two years at Lower Columbia College in Longview...
, Harry Ralston Black (1981–95): "Bud" - George BrettGeorge Brett (baseball)George Howard Brett , nicknamed "Mullet", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman, designated hitter, and first baseman. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Kansas City Royals. Brett's 3,154 career hits are the most by any third baseman in major league history, and 15th...
, George Howard Brett (1973–93): "Mullet" - Al CowensAl CowensAlfred Edward Cowens, Jr. was a right fielder in Major League Baseball. From through , Cowens played for the Kansas City Royals , California Angels , Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners . He batted and threw right-handed.A native of Los Angeles, California, Cowens was a product of the Kansas...
, Alfred Edward Cowens Jr. (1974–86): "A. C." - Johnny DamonJohnny DamonJohnny David Damon is an American professional baseball outfielder and designated hitter. From 2000–2008, he was third among active players in runs and seventh in hits and stolen bases . He is currently second among active leaders in triples , five behind Carl Crawford...
, Johnny David Damon (1995– ): "The Caveman", "Judas", or "Johnny Cash" (by Red Sox fans) - Tom GordonTom GordonThomas Gordon , nicknamed "Flash", is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played with the Kansas City Royals , Boston Red Sox , Chicago Cubs , Houston Astros , Chicago White Sox , New York Yankees , Philadelphia Phillies and the...
, Thomas Gordon (1988– ): "Flash" - Bo JacksonBo JacksonVincent Edward "Bo" Jackson is a former American baseball and football player. He was the first athlete to be named an All-Star in two major American sports, and also won the Heisman Trophy in 1985....
, Vincent Edward Jackson (1986–94): "Bo" - Wally JoynerWally JoynerWallace Keith "Wally" Joyner is a former first baseman and hitting coach in Major League Baseball. He played for four major league teams during a 16-year career, most notably for the California Angels, for whom he was an All-Star...
, Wallace Keith Joyner (1986–2001): " Wally World" - Ed KirkpatrickEd KirkpatrickEdgar Leon Kirkpatrick , nicknamed "Spanky", was a baseball utility player for the Los Angeles/California Angels , Kansas City Royals , Pittsburgh Pirates , Texas Rangers , and Milwaukee Brewers .He helped the Pirates win the National League Eastern Division in 1974 and 1975...
, Edgar Leon Kirkpatrick (1962–77): "Spanky" - Buck Martinez, John Albert Martinez (1969–86): "Buck"
- Roger NelsonRoger Nelson (baseball)Roger Eugene Nelson is a former professional baseball pitcher. Nelson pitched all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball between 1967 and 1976 with a record of 29 wins, 32 losses, and 5 saves....
, Roger Eugene Nelson (1967–76): "Spider" - Amos OtisAmos OtisAmos Joseph Otis is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets , Kansas City Royals and Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted and threw right-handed....
, Amos Joseph Otis (1967–84): "A.O." or "Famous Amos" - Freddie PatekFreddie PatekFrederick Joseph Patek is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. At 5'5" tall , he was the shortest player of his time.-Pittsburgh Pirates:...
, Frederick Joseph Patek (1968–81): "The Flea" or "Moochie" - Marty PattinMarty PattinMartin William "Marty" Pattin is an American former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , Boston Red Sox , and the Kansas City Royals...
, Martin William Pattin (1968–80): "Bulldog" or "Duck" - Lou PiniellaLou PiniellaLouis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager...
, Louis Victor Piniella (1964–84): "Sweet Lou", "Big Lou", or "Skipper" - Darrell PorterDarrell PorterDarrell Ray Porter was a former American professional baseball catcher. He played in Major League Baseball for the Milwaukee Brewers, Kansas City Royals, St. Louis Cardinals and the Texas Rangers. He was known for his excellent defensive skills and power hitting...
, Darrell Ray Porter (1971–87): "Double Barrel Darrell" - Dan QuisenberryDan QuisenberryDan Raymond "Quiz" Quisenberry was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Kansas City Royals...
, Daniel Raymond Quisenberry (1979–90): "Quiz" or "Q" - Joe RandaJoe RandaJoseph Gregory Salvatore Randa is a former Major League Baseball player. He was primarily a third baseman during his career. His nickname is "The Joker" due to his resemblance to the comic book character in Batman and his ever-present smile, especially during his plate appearances...
, Joseph Gregory Randa (1995– ): "The Joker" - Cookie RojasCookie RojasOctavio Victor Rojas Rivas , better known as Cookie Rojas, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. After retiring as a player he went on to both coach and manage in the...
, Octavio Victor (Rivas) Rojas (1962–77): "Cookie" - Bret SaberhagenBret SaberhagenBret William Saberhagen is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher.-Early years:Bret Saberhagen attended Grover Cleveland High School, located in Reseda, California. Saberhagen starred in both basketball and baseball...
, Bret William Saberhagen (1984–2001): "Sabes" - Joakim SoriaJoakim SoriaJoakim Agustín Soria Ramos is a Mexican right-handed baseball relief pitcher for the Kansas City Royals of Major League Baseball...
(2007– ) "The Mexicutioner" - Paul SplittorffPaul SplittorffPaul William Splittorff Jr. was a Major League Baseball starting pitcher who spent his entire career with the Kansas City Royals. Listed at 6' 3", Splittorff batted and threw left handed.-Early years:Splittorff was born in Evansville, Indiana...
(1970–84) "Splitt" - Kurt StillwellKurt StillwellKurt Andrew Stillwell is a former Major League Baseball infielder with a 9-year career from 1986–1993, 1996...
, Kurt Andrew Stillwell (1986–96): "Opie" - Jeff SuppanJeff SuppanJeffrey Scot Suppan , is a Major League Baseball pitcher, who is currently a free agent.-Baseball career:Suppan was drafted out of high school by the Boston Red Sox in the second round of the 1993 amateur draft, and rapidly ascended to the Majors making his debut at the age of 20...
, Jeffrey Scot Suppan (1995– ): "Soup" - Mac SuzukiMac Suzukiis a Japanese professional baseball pitcher who plays for the Calgary Vipers of the Golden League. Over his career, Suzuki had played 18 seasons in professional baseball, including six in Major League Baseball and one in the Japan Pacific League...
, Makoto Suzuki (1996–2002): :Mac" - John WathanJohn WathanJohn David Wathan is a former Major League Baseball catcher and manager for the Kansas City Royals. He was considered one of the rare catchers with speed, having 105 stolen bases during his career...
, John David Wathan (1976–85): "Duke"
Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim Players Nicknames
- Sandy Alomar, Sr.Sandy Alomar, Sr.Santos "Sandy" Alomar, Sr., or in the Spanish naming system Santos Alomar Conde is a former Major League Baseball second baseman who played for the Milwaukee and Atlanta Braves , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , California Angels , New York Yankees , and Texas Rangers . Alomar was a...
, Santos (Conde) Alomar Sr. (1964–78): "Iron Pony" - Garret AndersonGarret AndersonGarret Joseph Anderson is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played most of his career with the California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels...
, Garret Joseph Anderson (1994– ): "G.A." - Don BaylorDon BaylorDonald Edward Baylor is a Major League Baseball coach currently the hitting coach for the Arizona Diamondbacks, and a former player and manager. During his 19-year playing career, he was a power hitter who played as a first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter...
, Don Edward Baylor (1970–88): "Groove" or "The Sneak Thief" - Rod CarewRod CarewRodney Cline "Rod" Carew is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, second baseman and coach. He played from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels and was elected to the All-Star game every season except his last. In 1991, Carew was inducted into the National...
, Rodney Cline Carew (1967–85): "Sir Rodney" - Chili DavisChili DavisCharles Theodore "Chili" Davis is the hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics. Davis is a former outfielder/designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants , California Angels , Minnesota Twins , Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees...
, Charles Theodore Davis (1981–99): "Chili" or "Chili Bowl" - Gary DiSarcinaGary DiSarcinaGary Thomas DiSarcina is a front office executive and a former shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was raised in Billerica, Massachusetts and attended the University of Massachusetts Amherst. DiSarcina was drafted by the California Angels in the 6th round of the 1988 amateur draft...
, Gary Thomas DiSarcina (1989–2000): "DiSar" - Brian DowningBrian DowningBrian Jay Downing is a former professional baseball player who had a 20-year MLB career with the Chicago White Sox, California Angels and Texas Rangers.- Chicago Years :...
, Brian Jay Downing ( 1973–92): "Incredible Hulk" - Vladimir GuerreroVladimir GuerreroVladimir Alvino Guerrero is a free agent Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter.In , he was voted the American League MVP...
, Vladimir Alvino Guerrero (1996– ): "Super Vlad", "Vlad the Impaler", "Big Daddy Vladdy", or "Big Bad Vlad" - Reggie JacksonReggie JacksonReginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the New York Yankees, is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played from 1967-1987 for four different teams. Jackson currently serves as...
, Reginald Martinez Jackson (1967–87): "Mr. October" - Wally JoynerWally JoynerWallace Keith "Wally" Joyner is a former first baseman and hitting coach in Major League Baseball. He played for four major league teams during a 16-year career, most notably for the California Angels, for whom he was an All-Star...
, Wallace Keith Joyner (1986–2001): "Wally World" - John LackeyJohn LackeyJohn Derran Lackey is an American professional baseball pitcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball. Lackey was drafted by the Anaheim Angels in 1999 and helped the franchise win its first World Series title in 2002, which was his first season in the major leagues...
, John Derran Lackey (2002– ): "Bender" - Andy MessersmithAndy MessersmithJohn Alexander "Andy" Messersmith is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was the 12th overall pick of the 1966 amateur draft by the California Angels...
, John Alexander Messersmith (1968–79): "Bluto" - Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
, Lance Michael Parrish (1977–95): "Big Wheel" - Albie PearsonAlbie PearsonAlbert Gregory Pearson is a former center fielder in Major League Baseball who played with the Washington Senators , Baltimore Orioles and Los Angeles/California Angels . One of the smallest MLB players of his era, he stood tall, weighed , and batted and threw left-handed...
, Albert Gregory Pearson (1958–66): "Albie" - Troy PercivalTroy PercivalTroy Eugene Percival is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He gained fame as a closer. During a 14-year baseball career, he pitched from 1995-2009 for four different teams, pitching primarily with the California/Anaheim Angels...
, Troy Eugene Percival (1995– ): "Percy" - Luis PoloniaLuis PoloniaLuis Andrew Polonia Almonte was a Major League Baseball outfielder and designated hitter....
, Luis Andrew (Almonte) Polonia (1987–2000): "Catch 22" or "Lapa" - Mickey RiversMickey RiversJohn Milton "Mickey" Rivers is a former Major League Baseball player from 1970-1984 for the California Angels, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers...
, John Milton Rivers (1970–84): "Mickey", "Mick The Quick", "Gozzlehead", or "Mickey Mouth" - Buck RodgersBuck RodgersRobert LeRoy "Buck" Rodgers is a former catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball. As a manager, he helmed three major league teams: the Milwaukee Brewers , Montreal Expos and California Angels , compiling a career won-lost mark of 784–773 .-Playing career:Rodgers attended Ohio Wesleyan...
, Robert Leroy Rodgers (1961–69): "Buck" - Francisco Rodríguez, Francisco José Rodríguez (2002– ): "K-Rod" or "Frankie"
- Nolan RyanNolan RyanLynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
, Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr. (1966–93): "The Ryan Express" - Lee ThomasLee Thomas (baseball)James Leroy "Lee" Thomas is a former player and front-office executive in American Major League Baseball...
, James Leroy Thomas (1961–68): "Mad Dog" - Clyde WrightClyde WrightClyde Wright , nicknamed "Skeeter", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He pitched for the California Angels , Milwaukee Brewers and Texas Rangers . He also pitched three seasons in Japan for the Yomiuri Giants...
(1966–75): "Skeeter"
Los Angeles Dodgers Players Nicknames
- Dusty BakerDusty BakerJohnnie B. "Dusty" Baker, Jr. is a former player and current manager in Major League Baseball, currently the manager of the Cincinnati Reds. He enjoyed a 19-year career as a hard-hitting outfielder, mostly with the Atlanta Braves and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, Johnnie B. Baker: "Dusty" - Roy CampanellaRoy CampanellaRoy Campanella , nicknamed "Campy", was an American baseball player, primarily at the position of catcher, in the Negro leagues and Major League Baseball...
: Campy - Orel HershiserOrel HershiserOrel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and a professional poker player for...
: Bulldog - Frank Howard: Hondo or Capital Punisher
- Boog PowellBoog PowellJohn Wesley Powell is a former major league first baseman who played for the Baltimore Orioles , Cleveland Indians and Los Angeles Dodgers...
, John Powell: Boog - Pee Wee ReesePee Wee ReeseHarold Peter Henry "Pee Wee" Reese was an American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers from to . A ten-time All Star, Reese contributed to seven National League championships for the Dodgers and, was inducted...
: Pee Wee - Bill Skowron: Moose
- Duke SniderDuke SniderEdwin Donald "Duke" Snider , nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and "The Duke of Flatbush", was a Major League Baseball center fielder and left-handed batter who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , and San Francisco Giants .Snider was elected to the National Baseball Hall of...
: The Silver Fox or Duke - Rube WalkerRube WalkerAlbert Bluford "Rube" Walker was an American Major League Baseball catcher and longtime pitching coach....
: Rube - Fernando ValenzuelaFernando ValenzuelaFernando Valenzuela Anguamea is a Mexican former left-handed pitcher, most notably with the Los Angeles Dodgers.In 1981, the 20-year-old Valenzuela took Los Angeles by storm, winning his first 8 decisions and leading the Dodgers to the World Championship...
: "El Toro (The Bull)" or "Fernando-mania"
Milwaukee Brewers Players Nicknames
- Hank Aaron: "Hammerin' Hank," "Hammer," or "Bad Henry"
- Rollie FingersRollie FingersRoland Glen Fingers is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During his 18-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers . He became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992...
, Roland Glen Fingers: "Rollie" - Skip LockwoodSkip LockwoodClaude Edward Lockwood Jr. is an American former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched for the Seattle Pilots , Milwaukee Brewers , California Angels , New York Mets and Boston Red Sox .-Third base:Lockwood attended Catholic Memorial High School in West Roxbury, Massachusetts, where...
, Claude Edward Lockwood Jr. "Skip" - Buck Martinez, John Albert Martinez: "Buck"
Minnesota Twins Players Nicknames
- Tom BrunanskyTom BrunanskyThomas Andrew Brunansky , nicknamed "Bruno", is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1981 to 1994 for the California Angels, Minnesota Twins, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Red Sox, and Milwaukee Brewers....
: "Bruno" - Rod CarewRod CarewRodney Cline "Rod" Carew is a former Major League Baseball first baseman, second baseman and coach. He played from 1967 to 1985 for the Minnesota Twins and the California Angels and was elected to the All-Star game every season except his last. In 1991, Carew was inducted into the National...
: "Sir Rodney" - Chili DavisChili DavisCharles Theodore "Chili" Davis is the hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics. Davis is a former outfielder/designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants , California Angels , Minnesota Twins , Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees...
: "Chili" - Gary GaettiGary GaettiGary Joseph Gaetti , nicknamed "G-Man", "Rat", or "Zorn" is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins , California Angels , Kansas City Royals , St...
: "The Rat" or "G-Man" - Mudcat GrantMudcat GrantJames Timothy "Mudcat" Grant is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the Cleveland Indians , Minnesota Twins , Los Angeles Dodgers , Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Oakland Athletics and Pittsburgh Pirates...
: "Mudcat" - Kent HrbekKent HrbekFrequently injured , Hrbek retired after the players strike in 1994, citing his nagging injury problems and desire to spend more time with his wife and daughter at their home in Bloomington, MN...
: "Herbie" - Torii HunterTorii HunterTorii Kedar Hunter is a Major League Baseball right fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.Hunter has taken away many home runs throughout his 13-year major league career by "climbing the fence" in the outfield. He has won nine consecutive Gold Glove Awards as an outfielder.Hunter resides...
: "Spiderman", "T-Nuts", "Spidey" - Chuck KnoblauchChuck KnoblauchEdward Charles "Chuck" Knoblauch is a retired Major League Baseball player. He played all or part of twelve seasons in the majors, from until , for the Minnesota Twins , New York Yankees and Kansas City Royals...
: "Skippy" or "Knobby" - Tony OlivaTony OlivaTony Pedro Oliva is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter. He played his entire 15-year baseball career for the Minnesota Twins . He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
: "Tony-O" - David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox...
: "Big Papi" - Kirby PuckettKirby PuckettKirby Puckett was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He played his entire 12-year baseball career with the Minnesota Twins and he is the Twins franchise's all-time leader in career hits, runs, doubles, and total bases...
: "Puck" - Bombo RiveraBombo RiveraJesus Manuel "Bombo" Rivera Torres is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. At the age of seven, his youth baseball manager started calling him “Bombo”, which meant “fly ball,” and the nickname stuck. Aside from baseball, Rivera also excelled in track and field. He ran the 100 meters and...
: "Bombo" - Johan SantanaJohan SantanaJohan Alexander Santana Araque is a Major League Baseball left-handed starting pitcher who is currently playing for the New York Mets. He is a native of Venezuela....
: "Jo-Jo" or "Supernatural" or "Cytana" - Zoilo VersallesZoilo VersallesZoilo Casanova Versalles Rodriguez , nicknamed "Zorro", was a Cuban shortstop in Major League Baseball, who was considered a solid leadoff man, and a good baserunner whose speed helped him to cover a huge area at shortstop...
: "Zorro"
New York Mets Players Nicknames
- Edgardo AlfonzoEdgardo AlfonzoEdgardo Antonio Alfonzo a.k.a. "Fonzie" is a former Major League Baseball infielder who most recently played for the Yomiuri Giants. He bats and throws right-handed, and is tall and weighs...
: "Fonzie" - Wally BackmanWally BackmanWalter Wayne Backman is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. He is best known for his time with the New York Mets from - and was a member of their 1986 World Series-winning team...
, Walter Wayne Backman: "Cabbage Patch," "Finster," or "Wally" - Hubie BrooksHubie BrooksHubert Brooks, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. During his career, he played as a third baseman, shortstop and right fielder for the New York Mets , Montreal Expos , Los Angeles Dodgers , California Angels and Kansas City Royals .Brooks played varsity baseball...
: "Hubie" - Gary CarterGary CarterGary Edmund Carter , nicknamed "Kid" and "Kid Carter", is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. During a 19-year baseball career, mostly with the Montreal Expos and the New York Mets, Carter established himself as one of the premier catchers in the National League, winning three Gold...
, Gary Edmund Carter (1974–92): “The Kid” - Ed CharlesEd CharlesEdwin Douglas Charles is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. A right-handed hitter, Charles played for the Kansas City Athletics and New York Mets .-Minor league career:...
: "The Glider" - David ConeDavid ConeDavid Brian Cone is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. During a 17-year baseball career, he pitched from 1986-2003 for six different teams. Cone pitched the sixteenth perfect game in baseball history. He also set the MLB record for most years between 20-win seasons. He was a member of five...
: "Coney" - Duffy DyerDuffy DyerDonald Robert "Duffy" Dyer is a former American professional baseball player and coach. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the New York Mets , Pittsburgh Pirates , Montreal Expos , and Detroit Tigers .-Playing career:Dyer played alongside Sal Bando and Rick Monday as a member of...
: "Duffy" - Lenny DykstraLenny DykstraLeonard Kyle "Lenny" Dykstra , nicknamed "Nails" and "Dude", is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. Dykstra played for the New York Mets during the late 1980s before playing for the Philadelphia Phillies during the early 1990s....
: "Nails" or "The Dude" - Sid FernandezSid FernandezCharles Sidney Fernandez was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher from to . Born in Honolulu, Hawaii, Fernandez was proud of his roots and wore uniform number 50 in honor of Hawaii being the 50th state...
: "El Sid" - Dwight GoodenDwight GoodenDwight Eugene Gooden , nicknamed "Doc Gooden" or "Dr. K", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was one of the most dominant and feared pitchers in the National League in the middle and late 1980s.-Career:...
: "Doc" or "Dr. K" - Bud HarrelsonBud HarrelsonDerrel McKinley "Bud" Harrelson is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played for the New York Mets, Philadelphia Phillies and Texas Rangers from to . After retiring, he served as a coach for the World Champion Mets, and as manager of the Mets in 1990 and 1991...
, Derrel McKinley Harrelson: "Bud" or "Mini-Hawk" - Keith HernandezKeith HernandezKeith Barlow Hernandez is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He is currently a baseball analyst working for the New York Mets, for whom he played from –, on SportsNet New York and WPIX television broadcasts...
: "Mex" - Orlando HernándezOrlando HernándezOrlando Hernández Pedroso , nicknamed "El Duque", is a former Cuban right-handed baseball pitcher....
: "El Duque" - Howard Johnson: "HoJo"
- Dave KingmanDave KingmanDavid Arthur Kingman , nicknamed "Kong" and "Sky King", is a former Major League Baseball left fielder, first baseman, third baseman, and designated hitter. The towering 6' 6" Kingman was one of the most feared sluggers of the 1970s and 1980s...
: "Kong," "Sky," "Big Bird" "King Kong," or "Kong Kingman," or "Sky King" - Jerry KoosmanJerry KoosmanJerome Martin Koosman is a former left-handed starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Mets, Minnesota Twins, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Phillies between 1967 and 1985...
, Jerome Martin Koosman: "Cooz" or "Jerry" - Ed KranepoolEd KranepoolEdward Emil Kranepool is a former first baseman who spent his entire Major League Baseball career with the New York Mets....
: "Krane," "The Krane" or "Easy Ed" - Dave MagadanDave MagadanDavid Joseph Magadan is a former Major League Baseball first and third baseman and current Red Sox Hitting Coach. He is the cousin and godson of former manager, Lou Piniella.-Amateur playing career:...
: "Mags" - Willie MaysWillie MaysWillie Howard Mays, Jr. is a retired American professional baseball player who played the majority of his major league career with the New York and San Francisco Giants before finishing with the New York Mets. Nicknamed The Say Hey Kid, Mays was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, his...
: "The Say-Hey Kid" - Lee MazzilliLee MazzilliLee Louis Mazzilli, , is a former Major League Baseball player, coach, and manager. On December 11, 2006, he was hired as the lead studio analyst for SportsNet New York, the New York Mets' cable television network...
: "The Italian Stallion" or "Maz" - Tug McGrawTug McGrawFrank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and the father of Country music singer Tim McGraw and actor/TV personality Mark McGraw and Cari McGraw...
: "Tug" - Kevin McReynoldsKevin McReynoldsWalter Kevin McReynolds is a former Major League Baseball outfielder with a 12-year career from 1983 to 1994...
: "Big Mac" - Felix MillanFélix MillánFélix Bernardo Millán Martínez is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Millán, nicknamed "The Kitten" , born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, made his major league debut on June 2, 1966 with the Atlanta Braves, and played for Atlanta until 1973. Millan was primarily a second...
, Felix Bernardo (Martinez) Millan: "The Cat" - John MilnerJohn MilnerJohn David Milner was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he grew up a huge Hank Aaron fan, even appropriating his idol's nickname, "The Hammer." He was a member of the "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates team that won the World Series...
: "The Hammer" - Mike PiazzaMike PiazzaMichael Joseph "Mike" Piazza ; born September 4, 1968) is an American former Major League Baseball catcher. He played in his career with the Los Angeles Dodgers, Florida Marlins, New York Mets, San Diego Padres and the Oakland Athletics....
: "Pizza Man" - Francisco Rodríguez: Frankie or K-Rod
- Nolan RyanNolan RyanLynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
: "The Ryan Express" - Tom SeaverTom SeaverGeorge Thomas "Tom" Seaver , nicknamed "Tom Terrific" and "The Franchise", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched from 1967-1986 for four different teams in his career, but is noted primarily for his time with the New York Mets...
: "Tom Terrific" or "The Franchise" - Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
, Daniel Joseph Staub: "Rusty" or "Le Grand Orange" - John StearnsJohn StearnsJohn Hardin Stearns is a former major league catcher who played for the New York Mets from to , and played a single game for the Philadelphia Phillies in ....
: "Bad Dude" or "Dude" - Casey StengelCasey StengelCharles Dillon "Casey" Stengel , nicknamed "The Old Perfessor", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in ....
, Charles Dillon Stengel: "Casey" or "The Old Perfessor" - Darryl StrawberryDarryl StrawberryDarryl Eugene Strawberry is a former American Major League Baseball outfielder who is well-known both for his play on the field and for his controversial behavior off it...
: "The Straw Man," "Pulled Muscle Face," "Straw, " - Ron SwobodaRon SwobodaRonald Alan Swoboda is a former Major League Baseball outfielder best remembered as a member of the Amazin' Mets.-MLB debut:...
: "Rocky" - Billy WagnerBilly WagnerWilliam Edward Wagner , nicknamed "Billy the Kid", is a retired Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He pitched for the Houston Astros , the Philadelphia Phillies , the New York Mets , the Boston Red Sox , and the Atlanta Braves...
: "Billy The Kid," "Wags" or "The Sandman" - Mookie WilsonMookie WilsonWilliam Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball center fielder and current coach for the New York Mets. He played 12 years in baseball for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays . He was a switch hitter primarily known for his impressive speed and positive attitude...
, William Hayward Wilson: "Mookie"
New York Yankees Nicknames
- Carl PavanoCarl PavanoCarl Anthony Pavano is an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher currently with the Minnesota Twins.-Early career:...
, "American Idle" - Home Run Baker, John Franklin Baker (1908–22): “Home Run”
- Yogi BerraYogi BerraLawrence Peter "Yogi" Berra is a former American Major League Baseball catcher, outfielder, and manager. He played almost his entire 19-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
, Lawrence Peter Berra (1946–65): "Yogi" - Ping BodiePing BodieFrank Stephen Bodie , born Francesco Stephano Pezzolo, was a center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox , Philadelphia Athletics and New York Yankees . Bodie batted and threw right-handed...
, Frank Stephen Bodie: "Ping" - Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
: “The Rocket” - Jim CoatesJim CoatesJames Alton Coates is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. A right-hander, Coates pitched for the New York Yankees , Washington Senators , Cincinnati Reds and California Angels ....
: "The Mummy" - Frankie Crosetti: "Crow"
- Bill DickeyBill DickeyWilliam Malcolm Dickey was a Major League Baseball catcher and manager.He played his entire 19-year baseball career with the New York Yankees . During Dickey's playing career, the Yankees went to the World Series nine times, winning eight championships...
, William Malcolm Dickey (1928–46): "Man Nobody Knows" - Joe DiMaggioJoe DiMaggioJoseph Paul "Joe" DiMaggio , nicknamed "Joltin' Joe" and "The Yankee Clipper," was an American Major League Baseball center fielder who played his entire 13-year career for the New York Yankees. He is perhaps best known for his 56-game hitting streak , a record that still stands...
: “The Yankee Clipper”, “Joltin Joe", or "Joe D" - Whitey FordWhitey FordEdward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.-Early life and career:...
, Edward Charles Ford: "Whitey," "The Chairman of the Board," or "Slick" - Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
: "The Iron Horse" - Ron GuidryRon GuidryRonald Ames Guidry , nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
: "Louisiana Lightning" or "Gator" - Phil Hughes: "Phil Franchise"
- Catfish HunterCatfish HunterJames Augustus "Catfish" Hunter , was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 15-year baseball career, he pitched from 1965-1979 for both the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees...
, James Augustus Hunter: "Catfish" - Hideki IrabuHideki Irabuwas a professional baseball player of Okinawan and American mixed ancestry. He played professionally in both Japan and the United States.-Early life:...
: "Fat Toad" - Reggie JacksonReggie JacksonReginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the New York Yankees, is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played from 1967-1987 for four different teams. Jackson currently serves as...
: “Mr. October” - Derek JeterDerek JeterDerek Sanderson Jeter is an American baseball shortstop who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. A twelve-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, Jeter's clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning have made him a central...
: "Mr. November," "D.J.," "Captain Clutch" - Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
: “The Big Unit” - Hideki MatsuiHideki Matsuiis a Japanese Major League Baseball designated hitter and outfielder. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed.After playing the first ten seasons of his career for the Yomiuri Giants of Japan's Nippon Professional Baseball, he played the next seven seasons, from 2003–2009, for the New York...
: "Godzilla" - Don MattinglyDon MattinglyDonald Arthur "Don" Mattingly is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and current manager of the Los Angeles Dodgers. Nicknamed "The Hit Man" and "Donnie Baseball", he played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
: "Donnie Baseball" - Mickey MantleMickey MantleMickey Charles Mantle was an American professional baseball player. Mantle is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time, and one of the greatest players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.Mantle was noted for his hitting...
: "The Mick," "The Commerce Comet," or "Muscles" - Thurman MunsonThurman MunsonThurman Lee Munson was an American Major League Baseball catcher. He played his entire 11-year career for the New York Yankees...
: "Tugboat,," "Squatty Body,," "Squatty," "Pudge," or "The Wall" - Mike MussinaMike MussinaMichael Cole Mussina , nicknamed Moose, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees ....
, Michael Cole Mussina (1991– ): "Moose" - Graig NettlesGraig NettlesGraig Nettles , nicknamed "Puff", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. During a 22-year baseball career, he played for the Minnesota Twins , Cleveland Indians , New York Yankees , San Diego Padres , Atlanta Braves and Montreal Expos .Nettles was one of the best...
: "Puff" - Paul O'Neill: "Paulie," "The Warrior"
- Willie RandolphWillie RandolphWillie Larry Randolph is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and manager, most recently the third base coach for the Baltimore Orioles...
, Willie Larry Randolph (1975–92): "Little Willie" or "Mickey" - Mickey RiversMickey RiversJohn Milton "Mickey" Rivers is a former Major League Baseball player from 1970-1984 for the California Angels, New York Yankees, and Texas Rangers...
: "Mick The Quick" - Phil RizzutoPhil RizzutoPhilip Francis Rizzuto , nicknamed "The Scooter", was an American Major League Baseball shortstop. He spent his entire 13-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
: "Scooter" - Alex RodriguezAlex RodriguezAlexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Known popularly by his nickname A-Rod, he previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.Rodriguez is considered one of the best...
: "A-Rod" - Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
, George Herman Ruth: “Babe,” “The Bambino,” "The Colossus of Clout," "Sultan of Swat”, "King of Crash", "Titan of Terror", "Jidge" - CC Sabathia, Carsten Charles Sabathia (2001– ): "CC"
- Bill Skowron: "Moose"
- Snuffy StirnweissSnuffy StirnweissGeorge Henry "Snuffy" Stirnweiss was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball. From through , Stirnweiss played for the New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns and Cleveland Indians...
, George Henry Stirnweiss: "Snuffy" - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
: "Boomer" - Roy WhiteRoy WhiteRoy Hilton White is a former American professional baseball player and coach. He played his entire career in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the New York Yankees between 1965 and 1979....
: "Mr. Consistent Yankee" - Melky CabreraMelky CabreraMelky Astacio Cabrera is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the San Francisco Giants.-Minors:Cabrera was signed by the New York Yankees on November 13, 2001, at age 17...
: "The Melk Man" or "Leche" - Mariano RiveraMariano RiveraMariano Rivera is a Panamanian right-handed baseball pitcher who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. Nicknamed "Mo", Rivera has served as a relief pitcher for most of his career, and since 1997, he has been the Yankees' closer...
: “Mo," “Super,“ or "The Sandman” - Mark TeixeiraMark TeixeiraMark Charles Teixeira , nicknamed "Tex" is an American Major League Baseball player for the New York Yankees. Mostly a first baseman, he has also played third base and in the outfield...
: "Tex" - Orlando HernándezOrlando HernándezOrlando Hernández Pedroso , nicknamed "El Duque", is a former Cuban right-handed baseball pitcher....
: "El Duque/The Duke" - 1927 Yankees: "Murderer's Row"
Oakland Athletics Players Nicknames
- Sal BandoSal BandoSalvatore Leonard Bando is a former third baseman and executive in professional baseball who played for the Kansas City & Oakland Athletics and Milwaukee Brewers . He batted and threw right-handed. During the A's championship years of 1971-75, he captained the team and led the club in runs batted...
, Salvatore Leonard Bando (1966–81): "Captain Sal" or "Sal" - Bert CampanerisBert CampanerisDagoberto Campaneris Blanco , nicknamed "Campy", is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for four American League teams, primarily the Kansas City and Oakland Athletics...
, Dagoberto (Blanco) Campaneris (1964–83): "Campy" - José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
, José (Capas) Canseco Jr. (1985–2001): "Parkway Joe" or "The Chemist" - Eric ChavezEric ChavezEric Cesar Chavez is an American Major League Baseball infielder. Chavez has played for the Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees...
, Eric Cesar Chavez (1998– ): "Chavy" - Storm DavisStorm DavisGeorge Earl "Storm" Davis , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1982-1994.-World Series experience:...
: "Storm" - Mike EpsteinMike EpsteinMichael Peter Epstein , nicknamed SuperJew, is a former Major League Baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and California Angels from –....
: "Superjew" - Rollie FingersRollie FingersRoland Glen Fingers is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During his 18-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers . He became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992...
, Roland Fingers: "Rollie" - Jason GiambiJason GiambiJason Gilbert Giambi is an American professional baseball first baseman with the Colorado Rockies of Major League Baseball.He was the American League MVP in 2000 while with the Oakland Athletics, and is a five-time All-Star who has led the American League in walks four times, in on base percentage...
, Jason Gilbert Giambi: "The Giambino" - Goose GossageGoose GossageRichard Michael "Goose" Gossage is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1972-1994 for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname...
, Richard Gossage: "Goose" - Dave HendersonDave HendersonDavid Lee Henderson , nicknamed Hendu, is an American former Major League Baseball player who played for the Seattle Mariners , Boston Red Sox , San Francisco Giants , Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals . He batted and threw right-handed...
: "Hendu" - Rickey HendersonRickey HendersonRickey Henley Henderson is a former Major League Baseball left fielder who played for nine teams from 1979 to 2003, including four stints with his original team, the Oakland Athletics. Nicknamed The Man of Steal, he is widely regarded as the sport's greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner...
: "Man of Steal" or "Style Dog" - Catfish HunterCatfish HunterJames Augustus "Catfish" Hunter , was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 15-year baseball career, he pitched from 1965-1979 for both the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees...
, James Augustus Hunter (1965–79): "Catfish" - Reggie JacksonReggie JacksonReginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the New York Yankees, is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played from 1967-1987 for four different teams. Jackson currently serves as...
, Reginald Martinez Jackson (1967–87): "Mr. October" - Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
, Mark David McGwire (1986–2001): "Big Mac" or "Big Red" - Blue Moon OdomBlue Moon OdomJohnny Lee Odom was a Major League Baseball pitcher who won three consecutive World Series championships with the Oakland Athletics in , and .-Early years:...
, Johnny Lee Odom (1964–76): "Blue Moon" - Dave ParkerDave ParkerDavid Gene "The Cobra" Parker is an American former player in Major League Baseball. He was the 1978 National League MVP and a two-time batting champion. Parker was the first professional athlete to earn an average of one million dollars per year, having signed a 5-year, $5 million dollar contract...
: "Cobra" - Tony PhillipsTony PhillipsKeith Anthony Phillips is a former Major League Baseball utility player who had an 18-year career from to . He played regularly at three infield positions, primarily as a second baseman, but also had significant time as a shortstop and third baseman...
, Keith Anthony Phillips (1982–1999): "Tony" or "Tony The Tiger" (bestowed by Tigers' announcer Ernie HarwellErnie HarwellWilliam Earnest "Ernie" Harwell was an American sportscaster, known for his long career calling play-by-play of Major League Baseball games. For 55 years, 42 of them with the Detroit Tigers, Harwell called the action on radio and/or television...
) - Rubén SierraRubén SierraRubén Angel Sierra García is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Sierra also goes by the nicknames El Caballo and El Indio....
: "El Caballo," "El Indio," "Big Rube," or "Ruben Slam-wich" - Dave Stewart, David Keith Stewart (1978–95): "Smoke"
- Miguel TejadaMiguel TejadaMiguel Odalis Tejada was a Major League Baseball infielder who has played for the San Francisco Giants, the San Diego Padres, the Houston Astros, the Baltimore Orioles and the Oakland Athletics...
, Miguel Odalis (Martinez) Tejada (1997– ): "The Bus" or "Miggy" - Frank Thomas, Frank Edward Thomas (1990– ): "Big Hurt"
- Billy Williams, Billy Leo Williams (1959–76): "Sweet Swingin' Billy from Whistler"
Philadelphia Phillies Players Nicknames
- Dick AllenDick AllenRichard Anthony Allen is a former Major League Baseball player and R&B singer. He played first and third base and outfield in Major League Baseball and ranked among his sport's top offensive producers of the 1960s and early 1970s...
, Richard Anthony Allen (1963–77): "Wampum", "Richie", "Don't Call me Whitey" - Steve BedrosianSteve BedrosianStephen Wayne Bedrosian, is an American former baseball player. Nicknamed "Bedrock", he played from 1981 to 1995 with the Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, San Francisco Giants and Minnesota Twins...
, Stephen Wayne Bedrosian (1981–95): "Bedrock" - Larry BowaLarry BowaLawrence Robert Bowa is a former middle infielder, playing mainly as a shortstop, and manager in Major League Baseball.-Early life:...
: "Gnat" - Kitty BransfieldKitty BransfieldWilliam Edward "Kitty" Bransfield , was a professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1906–1914. He would play for the Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
, William Edward Bransfield (1898–1911): "Kitty" - Pat BurrellPat BurrellPatrick Brian "Pat" Burrell , nicknamed "Pat the Bat," is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed...
, Patrick Brian Burrell (2000–2008): "Pat The Bat", "Patty Baseball" - Putsy CaballeroPutsy CaballeroRalph Joseph "Putsy" Caballero is a retired infielder in Major League Baseball. Caballero played eight seasons in Major League Baseball, all for the Philadelphia Phillies during the Whiz Kids era, and holds the record as the youngest person in major league history to appear at third base.After...
, Ralph Joseph Caballero (1944–52): "Putsy" - Pearce ChilesPearce ChilesPearce Nuget Chiles , nicknamed "What's The Use", was an American professional baseball player who played as both an outfielder and infielder in the Major Leagues from 1899-1900. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
, Pearce Nuget Chiles (1899–1900): "What's The Use" - Gavvy CravathGavvy CravathClifford Carlton "Gavvy" Cravath , also nicknamed "Cactus", was an American right fielder and right-handed batter in Major League Baseball who played primarily for the Philadelphia Phillies...
, Clifford Carlton Cravath (1908–20): "Cactus Gavvy", "Cactus" - Clay DalrympleClay DalrympleClayton Errol Dalrymple was a professional baseball catcher who played in the Major Leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles . Dalrymple was known for his strong throwing arm and solid defensive skills...
, Clayton Errol Dalrymple (1960–71): "Dimples" - Darren DaultonDarren DaultonDarren Arthur Daulton , nicknamed Dutch, is a former catcher in Major League Baseball best remembered for his years with the Philadelphia Phillies...
(1983–97): "Dutch" - Spud DavisSpud DavisVirgil Lawrence "Spud" Davis was an American professional baseball player, coach, scout and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Pittsburgh Pirates...
, Virgil Lawrence Davis (1928–45): "Spud" - Mickey DoolanMickey DoolanMichael Joseph "Mickey" Doolan , is a former professional baseball player who played shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1905-1918. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Whales, Chicago Cubs, New York Giants, and Brooklyn Robins.-External links:...
, Michael Joseph Doolan (1905–18): "Doc", "Mickey" - Red DooinRed DooinCharles Sebastian "Red" Dooin was an American catcher and manager in Major League Baseball during the first two decades of the 20th century. He played 1,219 of his 1,290 games as a member of the Philadelphia Phillies and managed the Phils from 1910 through 1914.-Biography:Born in Cincinnati, Ohio,...
, Charles Sebastian Dooin (1902–16): "Red" - Lenny DykstraLenny DykstraLeonard Kyle "Lenny" Dykstra , nicknamed "Nails" and "Dude", is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. Dykstra played for the New York Mets during the late 1980s before playing for the Philadelphia Phillies during the early 1990s....
, Leonard Kyle Dykstra (1985–96): "Nails", "Dude" - Bob FergusonBob FergusonBob Ferguson may refer to:*Bob Ferguson , Washington state politician*Bob Ferguson , songwriter, manager, executive, writer, historian and media specialist*Bob Ferguson , golfer...
, Robert Vavasour Ferguson (1871–1884): "Death to Flying Things" - Chick FraserChick FraserCharles Carrolton Fraser was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher....
, Charles Carrolton Fraser (1896–1909): "Chick" - Kid GleasonKid GleasonWilliam J. "Kid" Gleason was an American professional athlete and Major League Baseball player and manager. Gleason is best known as the manager of the 1919 Chicago White Sox, the team made infamous by the Black Sox scandal, in which Gleason's players conspired to intentionally lose the World...
, William J. Gleason (1888–1912): "Kid" - Roy HalladayRoy HalladayHarry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
, Harry Leroy Halladay III (2010–Present): "Doc" - Cole HamelsCole HamelsColbert Michael "Cole" Hamels is a left-handed starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies. Hamels throws a four-seam fastball, a circle changeup, a curveball, and a cut fastball, which he added in 2010...
, Colbert Michael Hamels (2006–present): "Hollywood" "Kid Cole" - Billy Hamilton, William Robert Hamilton (1888–1901): "Sliding Billy"
- Granny HamnerGranny HamnerGranville Wilbur Hamner was an American shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball. Hamner was one of the key players on the "Whiz Kids", the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies...
, Granville Wilbur Hamner: "Granny," or "Ham" - Von HayesVon HayesVon Francis Hayes , was a Major League Baseball player from 1981 to 1992 for the Cleveland Indians, Philadelphia Phillies, and California Angels...
, Von Francis Hayes (1981–92): "Five-for-One", "Old 5–4–1" - Willie JonesWillie Jones (baseball)Willie Edward Jones , nicknamed "Puddin' Head", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds...
: "Puddin' Head" - Otto KnabeOtto KnabeFranz Otto Knabe , also known as "Dutch", was an American Major league second baseman from Carrick, Pennsylvania, who played for four different teams...
, Franz Otto Knabe (1905–16): "Dutch" - Mike LieberthalMike LieberthalMichael Scott "Mike" Lieberthal , nicknamed Lieby, is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He batted and threw right-handed....
, Michael Scott Lieberthal (1994– ): "Lieby", "Liebs", "Superjew" - Stan LopataStan LopataStanley Edward Lopata was an American professional baseball player. Lopata played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for parts of 13 seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies and Milwaukee Braves...
, Stanley Edward Lopata (1948–60): "Stash" - Greg Luzinski: "The Bull"
- Garry Maddox: "The Secretary of Defense"
- Tug McGrawTug McGrawFrank Edwin "Tug" McGraw Jr. was a Major League Baseball relief pitcher and the father of Country music singer Tim McGraw and actor/TV personality Mark McGraw and Cari McGraw...
, Frank Edwin McGraw Jr. (1965–84): "Tug" - Mickey MorandiniMickey MorandiniMichael Robert "Mickey" Morandini is a former All-Star second baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, and Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball, and the current manager of the A-level Williamsport Crosscutters...
, Michael Robert Morandini (1990–2000): "Dandy Little Glove Man" - Lefty O'DoulLefty O'DoulFrancis Joseph "Lefty" O'Doul was an American Major League Baseball player who went on to become an extraordinarily successful manager in the minor leagues, and also a vital figure in the establishment of professional baseball in Japan.-Player:Born in San Francisco, California, O'Doul began his...
, Francis Joseph O'Doul (1919–34): "Lefty" - Dode PaskertDode PaskertGeorge Henry "Dode" Paskert , was a professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1907 to 1921. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
, George Henry Paskert: "Dode", "Honey Boy" - Cookie RojasCookie RojasOctavio Victor Rojas Rivas , better known as Cookie Rojas, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. After retiring as a player he went on to both coach and manage in the...
, Octavio Victor Rojas (1962–77): "Cookie" - Jimmy RollinsJimmy RollinsJames Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins , nicknamed "J-Roll", is an All-Star and former MVP shortstop, who most recently played for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball's National League....
, James Calvin Rollins (2000– ): "J-Roll", "Wishlist", - Juan SamuelJuan SamuelJuan Milton Samuel is a retired second baseman who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Philadelphia Phillies , New York Mets , Los Angeles Dodgers , Kansas City Royals , Cincinnati Reds , Detroit Tigers and Toronto Blue Jays...
(1983–98): "Sammy" - Heinie SandHeinie SandJohn Henry "Heinie" Sand was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from 1923 to 1928 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He debuted on April 17, and played his final game on September 30, . In 1925, he had a .364 on base percentage and 55 runs batted in and was 18th in the voting...
(1923–28): "HeinieHeinieHeinie may refer to:*A slang term for the buttocks *A derogatory term used for German soldiers that originated in World War I, short for Heinrich*A crewcut haircut...
" - Curt SchillingCurt SchillingCurtis Montague "Curt" Schilling is a former American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He helped lead the Philadelphia Phillies to the World Series in and won World Series championships in with the Arizona Diamondbacks and in and with the Boston Red Sox. Schilling retired with a...
(1988– ): "Schill" - Mike SchmidtMike SchmidtMichael Jack Schmidt is a Hall of Fame third baseman popularly considered among the greatest third basemen in the history of Major League Baseball. He played his entire career for the Philadelphia Phillies....
: "Iron Mike" - Tully SparksTully SparksThomas Frank "Tully" Sparks , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1897-1910. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Pittsburgh Pirates, Milwaukee Brewers, New York Giants, and Boston Americans...
, Thomas Frank Sparks (1897–1910): "Tully" - John Titus: "Silent John"
- Shane VictorinoShane VictorinoShane Patrick Victorino is an outfielder in Major League Baseball who plays for the Philadelphia Phillies. He is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed.-Career:...
: "The Flyin' Hawaiian", "The Maui Wowie", "The Victory-Hero", "The Energizer Bunny" - Pinky WhitneyPinky WhitneyArthur Carter Whitney , born in San Antonio, Texas, was a third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves/Boston Bees .He was named to the 1936 National League All-Star Team....
, Arthur Carter Whitney (1928–39): "Pinky" - Possum WhittedPossum WhittedGeorge Bostic "Possum" Whitted was an Outfielder and Third Baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals , Boston Braves , Philadelphia Phillies , Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Robins ....
, George Bostic Whitted (1912–22): "Possum" - Cy WilliamsCy WilliamsFrederick "Cy" Williams was a Major League Baseball player for the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies ....
, Fred Williams: "Cy" - Mitch Williams (1986=97): "Wild Thing", "Mitchy-poo"
- Jimmie WilsonJimmie WilsonJames Wilson , nicknamed "Ace," was an American professional athlete in soccer and baseball.He began his professional sports career as a soccer outside right in the National Association Football League and American Soccer League before becoming a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball...
, James Wilson (1923–40): "Ace" - 1950 Philadelphia Phillies: "Whiz Kids"
Pittsburgh Pirates Players Nicknames
- Babe AdamsBabe AdamsCharles Benjamin "Babe" Adams was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1906 to 1926 who spent nearly his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
: "Babe" - Jap BarbeauJap BarbeauWilliam Joseph "Jap" Barbeau was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Naps from 1905 to 1906, the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1909, and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1909 to 1910. Barbeau stood at just 5'5".-Career:Barbeau started his professional...
: "Jap" - Bobby BonillaBobby BonillaRoberto Martin Antonio "Bobby" Bonilla is a former player in Major League Baseball who played from 1986 to 2001. Known in his playing days as "Bobby Bo," Bonilla is of Puerto Rican descent.-Playing career:...
: "Bobby Bo" - Smoky BurgessSmoky BurgessForrest Harrill "Smoky" Burgess was an American professional baseball player, coach and scout. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher from 1949 to 1967. Later in his career, he became known for his ability as a pinch hitter, setting the major league career record for career pinch-hits...
: "Smoky" - Sean Casey: "The Mayor"
- Kiki CuylerKiki CuylerHazen Shirley "Kiki" Cuyler was a Major League Baseball right fielder from 1921 until 1938. He was born in Harrisville, Michigan.Cuyler broke into the big leagues in 1921 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and became a fixture in the lineup in 1924...
, Hazen Shirley Cuyler (1921–38): “Kiki” or “Cuy” - Whitey GlaznerWhitey GlaznerCharles Franklin "Whitey" Glazner was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of five seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Phillies...
: "Whitey" - Lefty LeifieldLefty LeifieldAlbert Peter "Lefty" Leifield , was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1905-1920. He played for the St. Louis Browns, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs.-Baseball career:...
: "Lefty" - Stuffy McInnisStuffy McInnisJohn Phalen "Stuffy" McInnis was a first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball.McInnis gained his nickname as a youngster in the Boston suburban leagues, where his spectacular playing brought shouts of "that's the stuff, kid".From 1909-27, McInnis played for the Philadelphia Athletics ,...
: "Stuffy" - Pie TraynorPie TraynorHarold Joseph "Pie" Traynor was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and radio broadcaster. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted and threw right-handed...
: "Pie" - Arky VaughanArky VaughanJoseph Floyd "Arky" Vaughan was a professional baseball player. He played 14 seasons in Major League Baseball between 1932 and 1948 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Dodgers, primarily a shortstop...
: "Arky" - Honus WagnerHonus Wagner-Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games....
: "The Flying Dutchman" or "Honus" - Rip WheelerRip WheelerFloyd Clark "Rip" Wheeler was an American major league baseball pitcher from 1921-1924 for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
: "Rip" - Possum WhittedPossum WhittedGeorge Bostic "Possum" Whitted was an Outfielder and Third Baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals , Boston Braves , Philadelphia Phillies , Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Robins ....
: "Possum" - Chief WilsonChief WilsonJohn Owen "Chief" Wilson was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals .Born in Austin, Texas, Wilson was an outfielder with a strong throwing arm...
: "Chief" - Chief Yellow HorseChief Yellow HorseMoses J. "Chief" Yellow Horse , was an American baseball player who pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, from until...
: "Chief"
St. Louis Cardinals Players Nicknames
- Lance BerkmanLance BerkmanWilliam Lance Berkman is an American professional baseball outfielder and right fielder with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball....
: "Big Puma" - Vince ColemanVince ColemanVincent Maurice Coleman is an American former Major League Baseball player, best known for his years with the St. Louis Cardinals. Primarily a left fielder, Coleman played from to and set a number of stolen base records. He was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed.-Biography:Coleman attended...
: "Vincent Van Go" - Dizzy DeanDizzy DeanJay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953....
, Jay Hanna Dean (1930–41): “Diz” or “Dizzy” or “The Great Man” - Paul DeanPaul Dean (baseball)Paul Dee "Daffy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Born in Lucas, Arkansas, he pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals , the New York Giants , and the St. Louis Browns ....
: "Daffy" - Silver King, Charles Frederick Koenig: "Silver"
- Pepper MartinPepper MartinJohnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was known as the Wild Horse of the Osage because of his daring, aggressive baserunning abilities. Martin played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman and an outfielder for the St...
: "Pepper", "The Wild Horse of the Osage" - Jumbo McGinnisJumbo McGinnisGeorge Washington "Jumbo" McGinnis , was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1882 to 1887.McGinnis started his career with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association and was one of their top pitchers. From 1882 to 1884, he pitched over 300 innings and won over 20 games each year...
, George Washington McGinnis: "Jumbo" - Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
: "Big Mac" - Stan MusialStan MusialStanley Frank "Stan" Musial is a retired professional baseball player who played 22 seasons in Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals . Nicknamed "Stan the Man", Musial was a record 24-time All-Star selection , and is widely considered to be one of the greatest hitters in baseball...
: “Stan The Man” or "The Denora Greyhound" or "The Denora Squire" - James O'NeillTip O'Neill (baseball player)James Edward "Tip" O'Neill was a Canadian left fielder in Major League Baseball in the late 19th century....
: "Tip" or "The Woodstock Wonder" - Ken ReitzKen ReitzKenneth John Reitz is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball. A right-handed hitter, Reitz played for the St...
: "Zamboni" - Yank RobinsonYank RobinsonWilliam H. "Yank" Robinson was a Major League Baseball player who played ten years in the Major Leagues from - .-Career:...
, William H. Robinson: "Yank" - Red SchoendienstRed SchoendienstAlbert Fred "Red" Schoendienst is an American Major League Baseball coach, former player and manager, and 10-time All-star. After a 19-year playing career with the St...
: "Red" - Skip SchumakerSkip SchumakerJared Michael "Skip" Schumaker is a Major League Baseball Outfielder and Second Baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals.-Biography:...
: "Schu" or "Skip" - Ozzie SmithOzzie SmithOsborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith is an American former baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 to 1996...
: "The Wizard Of Oz" or "The Wiz" - 1934 St. Louis Cardinals: "Gashouse GangGashouse GangThe Gashouse Gang was a nickname applied to the St. Louis Cardinals Major League Baseball team of .The Cardinals, by most accounts, earned this nickname from the team's generally very shabby appearance and rough-and-tumble tactics...
" - 1960s St. Louis Cardinals: "El Birdos"
San Diego Padres Players Nicknames
- Andy BenesAndy BenesAndrew Charles Benes is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 14-year career from 1989-2002. Benes played for four different teams: the San Diego Padres, the Seattle Mariners, the St. Louis Cardinals and the Arizona Diamondbacks...
, Andrew Charles Benes (1989–2002): "Rainman" - Rollie FingersRollie FingersRoland Glen Fingers is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. During his 18-year baseball career, he pitched for the Oakland Athletics , San Diego Padres and Milwaukee Brewers . He became only the second reliever to be elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1992...
, Roland Glen Fingers (1968–85): "Rollie" - Steve GarveySteve GarveySteven Patrick Garvey , nicknamed "Mr. Clean" because of the squeaky clean image he held throughout his career in baseball, is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and current Southern California businessman...
, Steven Patrick Garvey (1969–87): "Mr. Clean" or "Senator" - Cito GastonCito GastonClarence Edwin "Cito" Gaston is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. His major league career as a player lasted from 1967–1978, most notably for the San Diego Padres and the Atlanta Braves...
, Clarence Edwin Gaston (1967–78): "Cito" - Rich GossageRich GossageRichard Michael "Goose" Gossage is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1972-1994 for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname...
, Richard Michael Gossage (1972–94): "Goose" - Doug GwosdzDoug GwosdzDoug Wayne "Eyechart" Gwosdz is a retired Major League Baseball catcher. He played during four seasons at the major league level for the San Diego Padres. He was drafted by the Padres in the 2nd round of the amateur draft...
, Doug Wayne Gwosdz (1981–84): "Eyechart" - Tony GwynnTony GwynnAnthony Keith "Tony" Gwynn, Sr. , nicknamed Mr. Padre and Captain Video, is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He is statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. He played his entire 20-year baseball career for the San Diego Padres...
, Anthony Keith Gwynn (1982–2001): "Captain Video" - Trevor HoffmanTrevor HoffmanTrevor William Hoffman is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During his 18-year career from 1993 to 2010, he pitched for the Florida Marlins, San Diego Padres, and the Milwaukee Brewers, spending years of his career with the Padres. A long-time closer, he is the Major...
, Trevor William Hoffman (1993–2010): "Hoffy" - Terry KennedyTerry KennedyTerrence Edward Kennedy is a former All-Star Major League Baseball catcher who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , San Diego Padres , Baltimore Orioles and San Francisco Giants . Kennedy batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He is the son of former major league player and manager Bob Kennedy...
, Terrance Edward Kennedy (1978–91): "Orville Moody" - Ryan KleskoRyan KleskoRyan Anthony Klesko , is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and corner outfielder, who played for the Atlanta Braves, San Diego Padres, and the San Francisco Giants...
, Ryan Anthony Klesko (1992–2007): "Rhino" - John KrukJohn KrukJohn Martin Kruk is a former Major League Baseball player and current baseball analyst for ESPN.-Early life and career:...
, John Martin Kruk (1986–95): "Krukker" or "One Nut Kruk" or "Krukie" - Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
, Frederick Stanley McGriff (1986– ): "Crime Dog" - Kevin McReynoldsKevin McReynoldsWalter Kevin McReynolds is a former Major League Baseball outfielder with a 12-year career from 1983 to 1994...
, Walter Kevin McReynolds (1983–94): "Big Mac" - Bip RobertsBip RobertsLeon Joseph "Bip" Roberts is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played from 1986 to 1998 for the San Diego Padres, Cincinnati Reds, Kansas City Royals, Cleveland Indians, Detroit Tigers, and Oakland Athletics.-Career:He was a speedy second baseman, largely associated...
, Leon Joseph Roberts (1986–98): "Bip" - Ozzie SmithOzzie SmithOsborne Earl "Ozzie" Smith is an American former baseball shortstop who played in Major League Baseball for the San Diego Padres and St. Louis Cardinals from 1978 to 1996...
, Osborne Earl Smith (1978–96): "The Wizard of Oz" or "The Wiz" - Garry TempletonGarry TempletonGarry Lewis Templeton, nicknamed "Jumpsteady", is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals, San Diego Padres, and New York Mets from 1976 to 1991...
, Garry Lewis Templeton (1976–91): "Jump Steady" - Dave WinfieldDave WinfieldDavid Mark Winfield is an American former Major League Baseball outfielder. He is currently Executive Vice President/Senior Advisor of the San Diego Padres and an analyst for the ESPN program Baseball Tonight...
, David Mark Winfield (1973–95): "The Wave" or "Winnie"
San Francisco Giants Players Nicknames
- Pat BurrellPat BurrellPatrick Brian "Pat" Burrell , nicknamed "Pat the Bat," is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed...
, Patrick Brian Burrell (2010–Present): "Pat The Bat", "Patty Baseball" - Will ClarkWill ClarkWilliam Nuschler Clark, Jr. is a former first baseman in Major League Baseball best known for his years with the San Francisco Giants from to .Will was known by the nickname of "Will the Thrill"...
, William Nuschler Clark Jr. (1986–2000): "Will The Thrill" - Chili DavisChili DavisCharles Theodore "Chili" Davis is the hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics. Davis is a former outfielder/designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants , California Angels , Minnesota Twins , Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees...
, Charles Theodore Davis (1981–99): "Chili" - Tito FuentesTito FuentesRigoberto "Tito" Fuentes Peat is a retired second baseman who played for 13 seasons in the Major Leagues between 1965 and 1978...
, Rigoberto (Peat) Fuentes (1965–78): "Tito" - Dave HendersonDave HendersonDavid Lee Henderson , nicknamed Hendu, is an American former Major League Baseball player who played for the Seattle Mariners , Boston Red Sox , San Francisco Giants , Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals . He batted and threw right-handed...
, David Lee Henderson (1981–94): "Hendu" - Jeffrey LeonardJeffrey LeonardJeffrey N. Leonard is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball with a 14-year career from to...
, (1977–90): "Penitentiary Face", "HacMan", "Hackman" - Tim LincecumTim LincecumTimothy Leroy Lincecum is an American professional baseball starting pitcher for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. He was nicknamed "The Freak" and "Big Time Timmy Jim" and "The Franchise." He throws right-handed and bats left-handed....
, Timothy LeRoy Lincecum (2006–Present) : "The Freak" - Gary MatthewsGary MatthewsGary Nathaniel Matthews Sr. , nicknamed Sarge, is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. He now serves as a color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies. From through , Matthews played for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle...
, Gary Nathaniel Matthews Sr. (1972–87): "Sarge" - Willie MaysWillie MaysWillie Howard Mays, Jr. is a retired American professional baseball player who played the majority of his major league career with the New York and San Francisco Giants before finishing with the New York Mets. Nicknamed The Say Hey Kid, Mays was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1979, his...
, Willie Howard Mays Jr. (1951–73): "The Say Hey Kid" - Willie McCoveyWillie McCoveyWillie Lee McCovey , nicknamed "Mac", "Big Mac", and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played nineteen seasons for the San Francisco Giants, and three more for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics, between and...
, Willie Lee McCovey (1959–80): "Stretch", "Mac", "Big Mac" - Buster PoseyBuster PoseyGerald Dempsey "Buster" Posey III is a catcher for the San Francisco Giants. He was drafted by the Giants fifth overall in the 2008 Major League Baseball Draft....
, Gerald Dempsey Posey III (2009–Present): "Buster" - Dave RighettiDave RighettiDavid Allan Righetti is a former left-handed pitcher for various Major League Baseball teams, primarily the New York Yankees. He is currently the pitching coach for the San Francisco Giants and was the first player in history to both pitch a no-hitter and also lead the league in saves in his career...
, David Allan Righetti (1979–95): "Rags" - Pablo SandovalPablo SandovalPablo E. Sandoval , nicknamed Kung Fu Panda, is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. Sandoval is a 5'11", 237 pound switch hitter. He was born left handed, but did not want to have to play outfield all of his career. He therefore...
, Pablo E. Sandoval (2008–Present): "Kung Fu Panda"
Seattle Mariners
- Jay BuhnerJay BuhnerJay Campbell Buhner , nicknamed "Bone", is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He was among the most recognizable players of his day, noted for his shaved head, thick goatee, and patch of pine tar on the right hip of his uniform...
, Jay Campbell Buhner (1987–2001): "Bone" - Freddy GarcíaFreddy GarcíaFreddy Antonio García , nicknamed "The Chief", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent...
, Freddy Antonio Garcia: "The Chief" - Ken Griffey, Jr.Ken Griffey, Jr.George Kenneth "Ken" Griffey, Jr. , nicknamed "Junior" and "The Kid", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and during his final years, designated hitter...
, George Kenneth Griffey Jr. (1989– ): "Junior", "Kid" - Dave HendersonDave HendersonDavid Lee Henderson , nicknamed Hendu, is an American former Major League Baseball player who played for the Seattle Mariners , Boston Red Sox , San Francisco Giants , Oakland Athletics and Kansas City Royals . He batted and threw right-handed...
, David Lee Henderson (1981–94): "Hendu" - Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
, Randall David Johnson (1989–98): "Big Unit" - Edgar MartínezEdgar MartinezEdgar Martínez , nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter. He spent his entire 18-year Major League career with the Seattle Mariners. He is the cousin of Carmelo Martínez.-Seattle Mariners:On December 19, 1982, the Seattle Mariners signed...
, Edgar Martínez (1987–2004): "Gar," "Papi", "El Papa" - Alex RodriguezAlex RodriguezAlexander Emmanuel "Alex" Rodriguez is an American professional baseball third baseman with the New York Yankees of Major League Baseball. Known popularly by his nickname A-Rod, he previously played shortstop for the Seattle Mariners and the Texas Rangers.Rodriguez is considered one of the best...
, Alexander Emmanuel Rodriguez (1994– ): "A-Rod" - Lou PiniellaLou PiniellaLouis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager...
, Louis Victor Piniella (1993–2002): "Sweet Lou" - Félix HernándezFélix HernándezFélix Abraham Hernández , nicknamed "King Félix", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Seattle Mariners....
, Félix Abraham Hernández (2005– ): "King Felix"
Tampa Bay Devil Rays/Rays Player Nicknames
- José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
, José (Capas) Canseco Jr.: "Parkway Joe" or "The Chemist" - John FlahertyJohn FlahertyJohn Timothy Flaherty is a television baseball broadcaster and a retired Major League Baseball player. Flaherty was a catcher, and last played in the major leagues for the New York Yankees.-Early life:...
, John Timothy Flaherty (1992– ): "Flash" - Aubrey HuffAubrey HuffAubrey Lewis Huff III is a Major League Baseball first baseman with the San Francisco Giants. He debuted in 2000 with the Tampa Bay Devil Rays, and later played for the Houston Astros, Baltimore Orioles, and Detroit Tigers. He is the starting first baseman for the San Francisco Giants who won the...
, Aubrey Lewis Huff: "Huff Daddy" - Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
, Frederick Stanley McGriff: "Crime Dog" - James Shields, James Anthony Shields: "Big Game James" or "Jamie"
Texas Rangers Players Nicknames
- Buddy BellBuddy BellDavid Gus "Buddy" Bell is a former third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. After an 18-year career with four teams, most notably the Cleveland Indians and Texas Rangers, he managed the Detroit Tigers, Colorado Rockies and Kansas City Royals for three seasons each...
, David Gus Bell: "Buddy" - José CansecoJosé CansecoJosé Canseco Capas, Jr. is a Cuban-American professional baseball manager, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Yuma Scorpions of the North American League and former Major League Baseball player. He is the identical twin brother of former major league player and current teammate Ozzie Canseco...
, José (Capas) Canseco Jr.: "Parkway Joe" or "The Chemist" - Juan González, Juan Alberto (Vázquez) González: "Juan Gone", "Gonzo", or "Igor"
- Rusty GreerRusty GreerThurman Clyde "Rusty" Greer III is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers...
, Thurman Clyde (III) Greer: "Rusty" or "The Red Baron" - Toby HarrahToby HarrahColbert Dale Harrah is a former professional baseball player who played with the Texas Rangers both before and after their 1971 franchise shift before later being traded to the Cleveland Indians and the New York Yankees...
, Colbert Dale Harrah: "Toby" - Doc MedichDoc MedichGeorge Francis "Doc" Medich in Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1972-1982...
, George Francis Medich: "Doc" - Iván RodríguezIván RodríguezIván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...
, Ivan (Torres) Rodriguez: "Pudge" or "I-Rod" - Kenny Rogers, Kenneth Scott Rogers: "The Gambler"
- Nolan RyanNolan RyanLynn Nolan Ryan, Jr. , nicknamed "The Ryan Express", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He is currently principal owner, president and CEO of the Texas Rangers....
, Lynn Nolan Ryan Jr.: "The Ryan Express" - Bump WillsBump WillsElliot Taylor "Bump" Wills is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Texas Rangers and Chicago Cubs . He also played two seasons in Japan for the Hankyu Braves...
, Elliott Taylor Wills: "Bump" - Jarrod SaltalamacchiaJarrod SaltalamacchiaJarrod Scott Saltalamacchia , nicknamed "Salty" is an American professional baseball catcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.His last name is the longest in Major League Baseball history...
, Jarrod Scott Saltalamacchia: "Salty"
Toronto Blue Jays Players Nicknames
- José BautistaJosé BautistaJosé Antonio Bautista is a Dominican professional baseball outfielder with the Toronto Blue Jays of Major League Baseball. Though now primarily a right fielder, having been a utility player in the past, he has major league experience at six different positions...
, José Antonio Bautista: "Joey Bats" - Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
, Frederick Stanley McGriff: "Crime Dog" - David WellsDavid WellsDavid Lee Wells , nicknamed "Boomer", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. Wells was considered to be one of the game's better left-handed pitchers, especially during his years with the New York Yankees and the Toronto Blue Jays. He pitched the fifteenth perfect game in baseball history...
, David Lee Wells: "Boomer" - Mookie WilsonMookie WilsonWilliam Hayward "Mookie" Wilson is an American former Major League Baseball center fielder and current coach for the New York Mets. He played 12 years in baseball for the New York Mets and Toronto Blue Jays . He was a switch hitter primarily known for his impressive speed and positive attitude...
, William Hayward Wilson: "Mookie"
Color Nicknames
- “Blackie”: Alvin DarkAlvin DarkAlvin Ralph Dark , nicknamed "Blackie" and "The Swamp Fox", is a former shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball who played for five National League teams from 1946 to 1960. Named the major leagues' Rookie of the Year with the Boston Braves when he batted .322...
- "Black Jack": Jack McDowellJack McDowellJack Burns McDowell is a former Major League Baseball player. A right-handed pitcher, McDowell won the American League Cy Young Award in 1993. He was nicknamed "Black Jack."...
- "Black Mike": Mickey CochraneMickey CochraneGordon Stanley "Mickey" Cochrane was a professional baseball player and manager. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Philadelphia Athletics and Detroit Tigers...
- “Blue Moon”: Blue Moon OdomBlue Moon OdomJohnny Lee Odom was a Major League Baseball pitcher who won three consecutive World Series championships with the Oakland Athletics in , and .-Early years:...
(1964–1976), Johnny Lee Odom - “Darkie": Harlond CliftHarlond CliftHarlond Benton Clift born in El Reno, Oklahoma, was a third baseman for the St. Louis Browns and Washington Senators ....
- “The Golden Greek”: Harry Aganis, Bob ChakalesBob ChakalesRobert Edwards Chakales [sha-kuh'-les] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with four different clubs between the 1951 and 1957 seasons. Listed at 6'1", 185 lb., Chakales batted and threw right-handed...
- “Goldie” Goldie RappGoldie RappJoseph Aloysius "Goldie" Rapp was a professional baseball player for the New York Giants and the Philadelphia Phillies from 1921–1923. He was 5 ft 10 in tall and weighed 165 lb. He was born in Cincinnati, Ohio and died in La Mesa, California....
(1921–1923), Joseph Aloysius Rapp - “The Grey Eagle”: Tris SpeakerTris SpeakerTristram E. Speaker , nicknamed "Spoke" and "The Grey Eagle", was an American baseball player. Considered one of the best offensive and defensive center fielders in the history of Major League Baseball, he compiled a career batting average of .345 , and still holds the record of 792 career doubles...
- "Pinky": Pinky HigginsPinky HigginsMichael Franklin "Pinky" Higgins was an American third baseman, manager, front office executive and scout in Major League Baseball who played for three teams and served as manager or general manager of the Boston Red Sox during the period of through . He batted and threw right-handed.-Playing...
(3rd base, 1939–1946), Michael Franklin Higgins - "Red": Red FaberRed FaberUrban Clarence "Red" Faber was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball from through , playing his entire career for the Chicago White Sox. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
(1914–1933), Urban Faber - “Rojo” or “The Red Rooster”:Doug RaderDoug RaderDouglas Lee Rader , nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974....
- "Rusty” or “Le Grand Orange”: Rusty StaubRusty StaubDaniel Joseph "Rusty" Staub is an American former Major League Baseball right fielder, designated hitter, and first baseman. He enjoyed a 23-year baseball career with 5 different teams...
(1963–1985), Daniel Joseph Staub - "Silver": Silver FlintSilver FlintFrank Sylvester Flint was a Major League catcher in the 19th century. He began his career at age 19 with the St...
, Frank Sylvester Flint - “The Silver Fox”: Duke SniderDuke SniderEdwin Donald "Duke" Snider , nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and "The Duke of Flatbush", was a Major League Baseball center fielder and left-handed batter who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , and San Francisco Giants .Snider was elected to the National Baseball Hall of...
, Edwin Donald Snider - "Whitey": Whitey FordWhitey FordEdward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.-Early life and career:...
, Edward Charles Ford
Physical Characteristic and Body Part Nicknames
- "The Big Unit": Randy JohnsonRandy JohnsonRandall David Johnson , nicknamed "The Big Unit", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. During a 22-year career, he pitched for six different teams....
(from his 6'10" height, which made him the tallest player in MLB history when he first arrived from the minors) - “Bones”: Boob Fowlery and Bones ElyBones ElyWilliam Frederick "Bones" Ely was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He was born in North Girard, Pennsylvania.Ely died at the age of 88 in either Berkeley, California or Imola, California...
, William Frederick Ely - “Boob”: Eric McNairEric McNairDonald Eric McNair , was a Major League Baseball shortstop from 1929-1942. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Red Sox, Detroit Tigers, and Chicago White Sox...
{baseball-reference|id=m/mcnaier01} - "Booger": Larry WalkerLarry WalkerLarry Kenneth Robert Walker is a former right fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1989 through 2005, Walker played for the Montreal Expos , Colorado Rockies , and St. Louis Cardinals...
- “Brains”: Dave PaddenDave Padden- History :David James Padden , is the vocalist for Canadian thrash metal band Annihilator. He currently also plays rhythm guitar for the band - all studio guitars had previously been played by the band leader Jeff Waters for some years, but after Padden performed in a dual role on tour he...
- “Bunions”: Rollie ZeiderRollie ZeiderRollie Hubert Zeider was a Major League Baseball infielder for the Chicago White Sox , New York Yankees , Chicago Chi-Feds/Chicago Whales in the Federal League from -, and lastly the Chicago Cubs...
- “Chesty Chet”: Chet JohnsonChet JohnsonChester Lillis "Chesty Chet" Johnson was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in . His brother, Earl Johnson, played for the Boston Red Sox and the Detroit Tigers.-External links:...
- “Little Joe Chest”: William A. McGowan
- “Corns”: Hugh Bradley
- “Dimples”: Pop TatePop Tate (baseball)Edward Christopher Tate was a 19th century Major League Baseball catcher. He played from 1885-1890 with the Boston Beaneaters and the Baltimore Orioles. He played in the minors from 1894-1897.-External links:*...
, Clay DalrympleClay DalrympleClayton Errol Dalrymple was a professional baseball catcher who played in the Major Leagues for the Philadelphia Phillies and Baltimore Orioles . Dalrymple was known for his strong throwing arm and solid defensive skills... - “Ears”: Don MossiDon MossiDonald Louis Mossi, , was an American major league pitcher from 1954 to 1965. He was a left-handed control pitcher whose strikeout-to-walk ratio was regularly amongst the league leaders . He retired with a career earned run average of 3.43, 101 wins, and 50 saves.- Biography :Mossi was born in St...
- “Eye Chart”: Doug MientkiewiczDoug MientkiewiczDouglas Andrew Mientkiewicz is a first baseman who last appeared in the majors in with the Los Angeles Dodgers. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
- “Fat Freddie”: Freddie FitzsimmonsFreddie FitzsimmonsFrederick Landis Fitzsimmons , nicknamed "Fat Freddie," was an American right-handed pitcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who played from 1925 to 1943 with the New York Giants and Brooklyn Dodgers...
- “Fat Jack”: Jack FisherJack FisherJohn Howard Fisher was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander was signed by the Baltimore Orioles as an amateur free agent on June 24, 1957. He played for the Orioles , San Francisco Giants , New York Mets , Chicago White Sox , and Cincinnati Reds...
- “Fats”: Bob FothergillBob FothergillRobert Roy Fothergill , nicknamed "Fats" or "Fatty," was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played twelve seasons with the Detroit Tigers , Chicago White Sox , and Boston Red Sox ....
- “Fatty”: Fatty BriodyFatty BriodyCharles F. "Fatty" Briody , nicknamed "Alderman," was a Major League Baseball catcher who played eight seasons in the early days of baseball. Briody was born in Lansingburgh, New York, 4 miles outside of Troy, New York, where the Troy Haymakers began playing in in the first professional baseball...
- “The Human Eyeball”: Bris LordBris LordBristol Robotham Lord , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He played for the Cleveland Naps, Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Braves.Lord is best known for the deal that sent him to the A's in 1910...
- “Eagle Eye”: Jake BeckleyJake BeckleyJacob Peter Beckley , nicknamed "Eagle Eye", was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century. He was born in Hannibal, Missouri.-Professional career:...
- “Baby Face”: Marv BreuerMarv BreuerMarvin Howard "Baby Face" Breuer was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Yankees from 1939 to 1943.-External links:...
- "The Great Stone Face":Fred HutchinsonFred HutchinsonFrederick Charles Hutchinson was an American professional baseball player, a major league pitcher for the Detroit Tigers. He also was a manager for three major league teams...
- “Old Tomato Face” Gabby HartnettGabby HartnettCharles Leo "Gabby" Hartnett was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played almost his entire career in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Chicago Cubs. Until the career of Johnny Bench, Hartnett was considered the greatest catcher in the history of the National League...
- “Three Finger”: Mordecai BrownMordecai BrownMordecai Peter Centennial Brown , nicknamed "Three Finger" or "Miner", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher at the turn of the 20th century. Due to a farm-machinery accident in his youth, Brown lost parts of two fingers on his right hand and eventually acquired his nickname as a result...
- “Footsie”: Don LenhardtDon LenhardtDonald Eugene Lenhardt is a retired outfielder, first baseman, third baseman, scout and coach in American Major League Baseball. In his playing days, he stood , weighed , and threw and batted right-handed...
, Johnny Marcrum - "Gimpy": Milt PappasMilt PappasMilton Steven "Milt" Pappas is a former professional baseball pitcher...
- "El Guapo": Rich GarcesRich GarcésRichard Alan Garcés Mendoza, Jr. [gar-CESS] is a former right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball...
- ”Handsome”: Henry BoyleHenry Boyle (baseball)Henry J. Boyle was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of 6 seasons with the St. Louis Maroons and Indianapolis Hoosiers. He led the National League in ERA in 1886 while playing for St. Louis...
, Hugh McQuillanHugh McQuillanAlvin Hugh McQuillan was an American pitcher in Major League Baseball from 1918 to 1927. He played for the Boston Braves and New York Giants.-External links:... - ”Heavy”: Walter BlairWalter BlairWalter Allen Blair , nicknamed "Heavy", was an American catcher in Major League Baseball player born in Landrus, Pennsylvania who, after attending Bucknell University, played back-up catcher for the New York Highlanders from through...
- “Jumbo”: Bob BarrettBob BarrettRobert Patrick Barrett was an American football offensive end in the American Football League for the Buffalo Bills in 1960. He played college football at Baldwin-Wallace College.-See also:...
, Jumbo BrownJumbo BrownWalter George "Jumbo" Brown was a right-handed Major League Baseball relief pitcher, one of the first to play that position exclusively. During his career he went 33-31 with 29 saves and a 4.07 ERA. He is known mostly for his large size, weighing 295 pounds during his playing days...
, Jumbo DavisJumbo DavisJames J. "Jumbo" Davis , is a former Major League Baseball third baseman. He played all or part of seven seasons in the majors, between 1884 and 1891, for the Brooklyn Gladiators, St...
, Jumbo ElliottJumbo Elliott (baseball)James Thomas "Jumbo" Elliott was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher, playing in the major leagues over parts of ten seasons with the St. Louis Browns, Brooklyn Robins, Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves. He was the National League wins leader in 1931 with...
, Jumbo McGinnisJumbo McGinnisGeorge Washington "Jumbo" McGinnis , was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1882 to 1887.McGinnis started his career with the St. Louis Brown Stockings of the American Association and was one of their top pitchers. From 1882 to 1884, he pitched over 300 innings and won over 20 games each year... - “Square Jaw”: Bill RamseyBill RamseyWilliam Thrace Ramsey, Jr. was an American professional baseball player who was an outfielder for the Boston Braves for a single Major League Baseball season in 1945....
- “Knee High”: Andy HighAndy HighAndrew Aird High , is a former professional baseball player who played third base in the Major Leagues from 1922-1934. He would play for the Brooklyn Robins, St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, Boston Braves, and Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- "Knuckles": Eddie CicotteEddie CicotteEdward Victor Cicotte , nicknamed "Knuckles", was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball best known for his time with the Chicago White Sox...
- "Knucksie": Phil NiekroPhil NiekroPhilip Henry Niekro , nicknamed "Knucksie" because of his usage and skill level with the knuckleball, is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1997....
- “Legs”: Dick WeikDick WeikRichard Henry Weik was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. A , right-hander, he played for the Washington Senators , Cleveland Indians , and Detroit Tigers ....
- "Limb": Limb McKenry
- ”Long John”: John Ewing, John HealyJohn Healy (baseball)John J. Healy , nicknamed "Egyptian" and "Long John", was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. Healy played for the St. Louis Maroons, Indianapolis Hoosiers, Washington Nationals, Chicago White Stockings, Toledo Maumees, Baltimore Orioles, and Louisville Colonels from 1885 to 1892...
, John Reilly - “Muscles”: Mickey MantleMickey MantleMickey Charles Mantle was an American professional baseball player. Mantle is regarded by many to be the greatest switch hitter of all time, and one of the greatest players in baseball history. Mantle was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.Mantle was noted for his hitting...
, Fenton MoleFenton MoleFenton Le Roy "Muscles" Mole is a former Major League Baseball player. Mole played in ten games for the New York Yankees in the 1949 season. He had five hits in 27 at-bats, with a .185 batting average. Mole batted and threw left-handed.-References:* on Baseball-Reference.com... - “Piano Legs”: Charlie HickmanCharlie HickmanCharles Taylor Hickman was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball as a utility player for the Boston Beaneaters , New York Giants , Boston Americans , Cleveland Bronchos/Naps , Detroit Tigers , Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox...
- “The Lip” or “Lippy”: Leo DurocherLeo DurocherLeo Ernest Durocher , nicknamed Leo the Lip, was an American infielder and manager in Major League Baseball. Upon his retirement, he ranked fifth all-time among managers with 2,009 career victories, second only to John McGraw in National League history. Durocher still ranks tenth in career wins by...
- “Nails”: Lenny DykstraLenny DykstraLeonard Kyle "Lenny" Dykstra , nicknamed "Nails" and "Dude", is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. Dykstra played for the New York Mets during the late 1980s before playing for the Philadelphia Phillies during the early 1990s....
- “No Neck”: Walt WilliamsWalt Williams (baseball)Walter Allen Williams is a former American professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the Houston Colt .45s , Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , and the New York Yankees .-Early life:Williams was nicknamed No-Neck due to his relatively short stature...
- “Schnozz”: Ernie LombardiErnie LombardiErnesto Natali "Ernie" Lombardi , was a Major League Baseball catcher for the Brooklyn Robins, the Cincinnati Reds, the Boston Braves and the New York Giants during a Hall of Fame career that spanned 17 years, from 1931 to 1947. He had several nicknames, including "Schnozz", "Lumbago", "Bocci",...
- “Skinny”: Hal BrownHal BrownHector Harold Brown , nicknamed "Skinny," is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the Chicago White Sox , Boston Red Sox , Baltimore Orioles , New York Yankees and Houston Colt .45's...
, Skinny GrahamSkinny GrahamKyle "Skinny" Graham , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Oak Grove, Alabama, Graham was 6'2", 172 pound right-hander. He played four major league seasons as a pitcher for the Boston Braves and Detroit Tigers...
, and Wally ShanerWally ShanerWalter Dedaker Shaner was a reserve outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at left field for three different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 6' 2", 195 lb., Shaner batted and threw right-handed... - ”Slim”: Slim HarrissSlim HarrissWilliam Jennings Bryan Harriss was a pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between the 1920 and 1928 seasons. Listed at 6'6", 180 lb., Harriss batted and threw right-handed...
, Jerry KindallJerry KindallGerald Donald Kindall , is a retired professional baseball player who played second base in the major leagues from 1956-1965 for the Chicago Cubs, Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins. Kindall was originally signed up by the Chicago Cubs as a bonus baby...
, Slim LoveSlim LoveEdward Haughton "Slim" Love was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played 6 seasons in the Major Leagues for the Washington Senators , the New York Yankees , and Detroit Tigers...
, Grover LowdermilkGrover LowdermilkGrover Cleveland "Slim" Lowdermilk was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1909 to 1920, he played for the St. Louis Cardinals, Chicago Cubs, St. Louis Browns, Detroit Tigers, Cleveland Indians, and Chicago White Sox...
, Slim SalleeSlim SalleeHarry Franklin "Slim" Sallee was a former professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of fourteen seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants and Cincinnati Reds. For his career, he compiled a 174-143 record in 476 appearances, with an 2.56 earned run average... - ”Slippery”: Harry EellsHarry EellsHarry Archibald 'Slippery' Eells was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season for the Cleveland Naps. He pitched in 14 games for the Naps during the 1906 Cleveland Naps season.-External links:...
- ”Slow Joe”: Slow Joe DoyleSlow Joe DoyleJudd Bruce "Slow Joe" Doyle was a right-handed baseball pitcher who played from 1906 to 1910 for the New York Highlanders and Cincinnati Reds. He threw a sinker, a "raise ball" and a spitter .-Career:He made his major league debut on August 25, 1906...
- ”Stinky”: Harry Davis
- “Stretch”: Willie McCoveyWillie McCoveyWillie Lee McCovey , nicknamed "Mac", "Big Mac", and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played nineteen seasons for the San Francisco Giants, and three more for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics, between and...
, Ron TompkinsRon TompkinsRonald Everett "Ron" Tompkins is former Major League Baseball pitcher. Tompkins played for the Kansas City Athletics in and the Chicago Cubs in . He batted and threw right-handed.-External links:*...
, Al GrunwaldAl GrunwaldAlfred Henry Grunwald ["Stretch"] was an American professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in Major League Baseball in 1955 and 1959. He also played one season in Nippon Professional Baseball in 1962....
, Howie SchultzHowie SchultzHoward Henry "Howie" Schultz , nicknamed "Stretch" and "Steeple", was an American baseball and basketball player from Saint Paul, Minnesota.... - “Stubby”: Stubby OvermireStubby OvermireFrank W. Overmire was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played ten seasons for the Detroit Tigers , St. Louis Browns , and New York Yankees . In ten seasons, Overmire won 58 games and lost 67 with a 3.96 earned run average...
, Frank MackFrank MackFrank George Mack was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox.-External links:...
, Stubby Clapp - “Stump”: Stump WiedmanStump WiedmanGeorge Edward "Stump" Wiedman was a Major League Baseball pitcher and outfielder for 9 years from 1880-1888.Born in Rochester, New York, Stump appeared in 279 games as a right-handed pitcher but also appeared in 122 games as an outfielder. He began his Major League career in 1881 with the Buffalo...
- “Stumpy”: Al VerdelAl VerdelAlbert Alfred Verdel was a Major League Baseball pitcher. The right-hander appeared in one game for the Philadelphia Phillies in 1944. The 23-year-old rookie was a native of Punxsutawney, Pennsylvania....
- “The Tall Tactician”: Connie MackConnie Mack (baseball)Cornelius McGillicuddy, Sr. , better known as Connie Mack, was an American professional baseball player, manager, and team owner. The longest-serving manager in Major League Baseball history, he holds records for wins , losses , and games managed , with his victory total being almost 1,000 more...
- “Thin Man”: Bob Allen
- ”Ugly”: Johnny DickshotJohnny DickshotJohn Oscar Dickshot commonly known as "Ugly" Johnny Dickshot was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1936–38, the New York Giants in 1939, and the Chicago White Sox from 1944-45. He won the nickname "Ugly" because of his self-proclaimed status as the "ugliest man in...
- “Wagon Tongue”: Bill KeisterBill KeisterWilliam Hoffman Keister , was a professional baseball player who played shortstop and second base in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Baltimore Orioles , Baltimore Orioles , Boston Beaneaters, Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
Personality nicknames
- ”Cheerful Charlie”: Charlie HickmanCharlie HickmanCharles Taylor Hickman was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of twelve seasons in Major League Baseball as a utility player for the Boston Beaneaters , New York Giants , Boston Americans , Cleveland Bronchos/Naps , Detroit Tigers , Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox...
- ”Cool”: Cool Papa Bell
- ”Country”: Enos SlaughterEnos SlaughterEnos Bradsher Slaughter , nicknamed "Country", was an American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 19-year baseball career, he played from 1938–1942 and 1946-1959 for four different teams, but is noted primarily for his time with the St...
- ”Crabby”: Estel CrabtreeEstel CrabtreeEstel Crayton Crabtree was a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds and the St. Louis Cardinals . His playing career was unusual in that he went eight years between major league appearances...
- ”Crazy”: Crazy SchmitCrazy SchmitFrederick M. "Crazy" Schmit was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Baltimore Orioles, New York Giants, Cleveland Spiders, and Baltimore Orioles. At the time of the 1910 United States Census, Schmit was livign in Chicago with his wife Mary and their three...
- "Cuckoo": Cuckoo ChristensenCuckoo ChristensenWalter Niels "Cuckoo" Christensen born in San Francisco, California was a baseball outfielder for the Cincinnati Reds .Christensen led the National League in on-base percentage in 1926...
- ”Daffy”: Paul DeanPaul Dean (baseball)Paul Dee "Daffy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. Born in Lucas, Arkansas, he pitched for the St. Louis Cardinals , the New York Giants , and the St. Louis Browns ....
and Ken SandersKen SandersFor the football player of the same name see Ken Sanders .Kenneth George Sanders is a former professional baseball player... - ”Dizzy”: Dizzy DeanDizzy DeanJay Hanna "Dizzy" Dean was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the last National League pitcher to win 30 games in one season. Dean was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1953....
, Dizzy TroutDizzy TroutPaul Howard "Dizzy" Trout was a Major League Baseball pitcher primarily for the Detroit Tigers. Born in Sandcut, Indiana, he first played professionally in 1935 with the Terre Haute Tots in the Three-I League before signing with Detroit in 1939.Trout played for the Tigers for fourteen seasons,... - ”The Gay Reliever”: Joe PageJoe PageJoseph Francis Page , nicknamed Fireman and The Gay Reliever, was a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Page, who was left-handed, played with the New York Yankees from to and with the Pittsburgh Pirates in .-Professional career:Page was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free...
- ”Gloomy Gus”: Gus WilliamsGus Williams (outfielder)August Joseph "Gus" Williams, Jr. , known also as "Gloomy" Gus Williams, was a German American professional baseball player whose career spanned 10 seasons, five of which were spent in Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Browns...
- "Goober": Goober ZuberBill ZuberWilliam Henry Zuber was a Major League Baseball pitcher who had an 11 year career in the American League from 1936 to 1947...
- ”Good Kid”: Lou BoudreauLou BoudreauLouis "Lou" Boudreau was an American Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1970...
, George Susce - ”Good Time Bill”: Bill LamarBill LamarWilliam Harmong Lamar [Good Time Bill] was a left fielder in Major League Baseball who played from through for the New York Yankees , Boston Red Sox , Brooklyn Robins and Philadelphia Athletics . Listed at 6' 1", 185 lb., Lamar batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- ”Goody": Goody Rosen, Ival GoodmanIval GoodmanIval Richard Goodman was an All-Star right fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and Chicago Cubs...
- "Goofy": Lefty GomezLefty GómezVernon Louis "Lefty" Gomez was an American left-handed major league pitcher who played in the American League for the New York Yankees between 1930 and 1942. Considered one of the great pitchers of the day, Gomez was a seven-time All-Star and a five-time World Series Champion with the Yankees...
- "Grump": Hal IrelanHal IrelanHarold Irelan was a Major League Baseball player. Irelan played for Philadelphia Phillies in as Second baseman.Irelan was born in Burnettsville, Indiana and died in Carmel, Indiana.-External links:*...
- “Happy”: Happy ChandlerHappy ChandlerAlbert Benjamin "Happy" Chandler, Sr. was a politician from the US state of Kentucky. He represented the state in the U.S. Senate and served as its 44th and 49th governor. Aside from his political positions, he also served as the second Commissioner of Major League Baseball from 1945 to 1951 and...
, Al MilnarAl MilnarAlbert Joseph Milnar was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cleveland Indians , St. Louis Browns and Philadelphia Phillies . Milnar batted and threw right-handed...
, Happy FelschHappy FelschOscar Emil "Happy" Felsch was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago White Sox from 1915 to 1920. He is probably best known for his involvement in the 1919 Black Sox scandal....
, Happy FinneranHappy FinneranHappy Finneran was a pitcher for Major League Baseball in the 1910s.-Teams:* Philadelphia Phillies 1912 - 1913...
, Archie McKainArchie McKainArchie Richard McKain , nicknamed "Happy," was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played six seasons with the Boston Red Sox , Detroit Tigers , and St. Louis Browns . Born in Delphos, Kansas, McKain went 8-8 as a Red Sox rookie in 1937...
, Happy TownsendHappy TownsendJohn "Happy" Townsend , was a Major League Baseball pitcher from to . He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Washington Senators, and Cleveland Naps.... - ”Happy Jack”: Jack ChesbroJack ChesbroJohn Dwight Chesbro was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Highlanders , and Boston Red Sox . His 41 wins during the 1904 season remains an MLB record for the modern era...
- ”Holy”: Ralph GoodRalph GoodRalph Nelson Good was an American professional baseball player with the Boston Doves in 1910. A pitcher, he appeared in two games without a decision. He was born on April 25, 1886 in Monticello, Maine. He died on November 24, 1965. He was 6'0 and weighed 165 lbs...
- ”Honest”: John Anderson, Jack BoyleJack BoyleJohn Anthony Boyle , nicknamed "Honest Jack", was an American catcher and first baseman in Major League Baseball...
, John MorrillJohn MorrillJohn Francis Morrill , nicknamed "Honest John," was an American first baseman and manager in Major League Baseball who played from 1876-1890. Over the years he played all positions. Although he pitched a couple of games each season, he was primarily an infielder, and had a career batting average of...
, Eddie Murphy, John KellyJohn Kelly (catcher)John Francis Kelly was a Major League Baseball player. As a player, he was primarily a catcher, but also played 17 games as an outfielder and 1 game as a first baseman... - ”Hotshot”: Eddie MayoEddie MayoEdward Joseph Mayo , nicknamed "Hotshot" and "Steady Eddie," was a professional baseball infielder...
- ”Jittery Joe”: Joe Berry
- ”Lucky”: Sam CraneSam Crane (shortstop)Samuel Byren Crane , was a professional baseball player who played shortstop from 1914-1922....
, Fred GladeFred GladeFrederick Monroe Glade was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1902 through 1908, Glade played for the Chicago Orphans , St. Louis Browns and New York Highlanders . A native of Dubuque, Iowa, he batted and threw right-handed...
, Henry KesslerHenry KesslerHenry Kessler was an American Major League Baseball player who played mainly shortstop for the Brooklyn Atlantics of the National Association and the Cincinnati Reds of the National League.-External links:...
, Jack Lohrke, Judge NagleJudge NagleWalter Harold Nagle [Lucky] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates and Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 0", 176 lb., Nagle batted and threw right-handed... - ”Loco”: José Herrera
- ”The Mad Hungarian”: Al HraboskyAl HraboskyAlan Thomas "Al" Hrabosky is a former Major League Baseball player from - for the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves and is currently the color commentator on Cardinals regular season broadcasts on FSN Midwest...
- "Nasty Boys": Rob DibbleRob DibbleRobert Keith Dibble is a former Major League Baseball pitcher and television analyst.-Personal life:Dibble is a graduate of Southington High School in Southington, Connecticut...
and Norm CharltonNorm CharltonNorman Wood Charlton III , nicknamed "The Sheriff", is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds , Seattle Mariners , Philadelphia Phillies , Baltimore Orioles , Atlanta Braves , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays .Charlton holds three degrees from Rice University.The left-handed...
(teammates with the Reds) - ”The Nervous Greek”: Lou SkizasLou SkizasLouis Peter Skizas , is a former professional baseball player who played in Major League Baseball primarily as an outfielder and third baseman from 1956-1959.-Fast Facts:* Skizas is of Greek ancestry....
- ”Psycho”: Steve LyonsSteve Lyons (baseball)Stephen John Lyons is a former Major League Baseball player and a television sportscaster. He is of French and Irish descent, and currently resides in Hermosa Beach, California....
- ”Quiet Joe”: Joe Knight
- ”Rowdy”: Russ Meyer, Gene Moore, Jack O'ConnorJack O'Connor (catcher)John Joseph O'Connor , also known as Peach Pie, was a utilityman in Major League Baseball in the American Association, the National League, and the American League, primarily used as an outfielder. He began his career as a left fielder and catcher for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, and he soon moved...
, Rowdy ElliottRowdy ElliottHarold Bell "Rowdy" Elliott , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher from 1910-1920. Elliott played for the Chicago Cubs for three seasons, 1916-1918.... - ”Rowdy Richard”: Dick BartellDick BartellRichard William Bartell , nicknamed "Rowdy Richard," was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball. One of the most ferocious competitors of his era, he won both admirers and critics at each stop during a career which saw him traded every few seasons, often under acrimonious circumstances...
- ”Rube”: Rube WaddellRube WaddellGeorge Edward Waddell was an American southpaw pitcher in Major League Baseball. In his thirteen-year career he played for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates and Chicago Orphans in the National League, and the Philadelphia Athletics and St. Louis Browns in the American League...
, Rube MarquardRube MarquardRichard William "Rube" Marquard was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball in the 1910s and early 1920s...
, Rube Foster, Rube BentonRube BentonJohn Cleave "Rube" Benton was a pitcher, born in Clinton, North Carolina, for Major League Baseball's Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants ....
, Rube BresslerRube BresslerRaymond Bloom "Rube" Bressler was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1914 to 1916 and Cincinnati Reds from 1917 to 1920, before being converted to an outfielder and first baseman for Cincinnati from 1918 to 1927, the Brooklyn Robins from...
, Rube WalbergRube WalbergGeorge Elvin Walberg was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from through for the New York Giants , Philadelphia Athletics and Boston Red Sox . Walberg batted and threw left-handed...
, Rube WalkerRube WalkerAlbert Bluford "Rube" Walker was an American Major League Baseball catcher and longtime pitching coach....
, and more - ”Sad Sam”: Sad Sam JonesSad Sam JonesSamuel Pond "Sad Sam" Jones was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played in the American League with the Cleveland Indians , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns , Washington Senators and Chicago White Sox . A native of Woodsfield, Ohio, Jones batted and threw...
, Sam Gray, Sam ZoldakSam ZoldakSamuel Walter Zoldak was a Major League Baseball pitcher for nine seasons. He was nicknamed "Sad Sam". He played for the St. Louis Browns from 1944 to 1948, the Cleveland Indians from 1948 to 1950, and the Philadelphia Athletics from 1951 to 1952.-Early life:He was born in Brooklyn, New York... - ”Silent George”: George Stone
- ”Slick”: Whitey FordWhitey FordEdward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.-Early life and career:...
, Lou JohnsonLou JohnsonLouis Brown Johnson , nicknamed "Sweet Lou" and "Slick", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder...
, Slick CastlemanSlick CastlemanClydell "Slick" Castleman was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants from 1934 to 1939.-External links:...
, Slick CoffmanSlick CoffmanGeorge David "Slick" Coffman was an American baseball pitcher. He played 18 years of professional baseball, including four years in Major League Baseball with the Detroit Tigers and St. Louis Browns . In his major league debut in May 1937, Coffman won in an 11-inning, 4-2 pitching duel with...
, Grover HartleyGrover HartleyGrover Allen Hartley was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball. From 1911 through 1934, he played for the New York Giants , St. Louis Terriers , St. Louis Browns , Boston Red Sox and Cleveland Indians . Hartley batted and threw right-handed... - ”Slicker”: Slicker ParksSlicker ParksVernon Henry "Slicker" Parks was an American baseball player. He played Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers in 1921 and also played college baseball for the Michigan Wolverines baseball team and minor league baseball for the Portland Beavers , Seattle Indians , Syracuse Stars ,...
- ”Sloppy”: Sloppy ThurstonSloppy ThurstonHollis John "Sloppy" Thurston was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball....
- ”Slothful Bill”: Bill LattimoreBill LattimoreWilliam Hershel Lattimore was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season. He pitched in four games for the Cleveland Naps during the 1908 Cleveland Naps season.-External links:...
- "Sparky": Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
, Sparky LyleSparky LyleAlbert Walter "Sparky" Lyle is an American former left-handed relief pitcher who spent sixteen seasons in Major League Baseball . He was a closer from 1969 to 1977, first for the Boston Red Sox and then the New York Yankees. A three-time All-Star, he won the American League Cy Young Award in 1977... - ”Squeaky”: Otto BluegeOtto BluegeOtto Adam Bluege was a professional baseball player. He was a shortstop over parts of two seasons with the Cincinnati Reds. For his career, he compiled a .213 batting average in 291 at-bats, with 18 runs batted in....
and Fred Valentine - "Still": Still Bill HillBill HillWilliam Cicero Hill was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played in the National League from 1896-1899.-External links:...
- "Super Joe": Joe McEwingJoe McEwingJoseph Earl McEwing is a former Major League Baseball player who spent most of his career with the New York Mets, where he played from through . Nicknamed "Super Joe", he was the prototypical utility player who could play any position on the field well...
- ”Sweet Lou”: Lou Whitaker, Lou JohnsonLou JohnsonLouis Brown Johnson , nicknamed "Sweet Lou" and "Slick", is a former Major League Baseball outfielder...
, Lou PiniellaLou PiniellaLouis Victor Piniella is a former Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He has been nicknamed "Sweet Lou," both for his swing as a major league hitter and, facetiously, to describe his demeanor as a player and manager... - ”Sweet Music”: Frank ViolaFrank ViolaFrank John Viola, Jr. is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Minnesota Twins , New York Mets , Boston Red Sox , Cincinnati Reds and Toronto Blue Jays . A three-time All-Star, he was named World Series MVP with the Twins in 1987 and won the AL Cy Young Award in 1988...
- "Yo-Yo": Yo-Yo Davalillo
Food & Beverage Nicknames
- “Apples”: Andy LapihuskaAndy LapihuskaAndrew Lapihuska was a professional baseball player. He was a right-handed pitcher over parts of two seasons with the Philadelphia Phillies...
- “Bananas”: Johnny MostilJohnny MostilJohn Anthony Mostil was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career for the Chicago White Sox . Born in Chicago, Illinois, he had a career batting average of .301.-Career:...
- “Beans”: Harry KeenerHarry KeenerJoshua Harry Keener was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for the 1896 Philadelphia Phillies.-External links:...
- “Beany” Beany JacobsonBeany JacobsonAlbert Leonard Jacobson [born Albin Leonard Jacobson] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three different teams between and . Listed at 6' 0", 170 lb., he batted and threw left-handed....
- “Big Mac”: Mark McGwireMark McGwireMark David McGwire , nicknamed "Big Mac", is an American former professional baseball player who played his major league career with the Oakland Athletics and the St. Louis Cardinals. He is currently the hitting coach for the St...
and Willie McCoveyWillie McCoveyWillie Lee McCovey , nicknamed "Mac", "Big Mac", and "Stretch", is a former Major League Baseball first baseman. He played nineteen seasons for the San Francisco Giants, and three more for the San Diego Padres and Oakland Athletics, between and... - “Biscuit Pants”: Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
- “Brandy”: Brandy DavisBrandy DavisRobert Brandon Davis was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played in 67 games for the Pittsburgh Pirates during the 1952 & 1953 seasons....
or Doyle AlexanderDoyle AlexanderDoyle Lafayette Alexander is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Baltimore Orioles, New York Yankees, Texas Rangers, Atlanta Braves, San Francisco Giants, Toronto Blue Jays, and Detroit Tigers... - “Brownie”: Brownie ForemanBrownie ForemanJohn Davis "Brownie" Foreman was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates between and , and the Cincinnati Reds in 1896. Listed at 5' 8", 150 lb., Foreman batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland...
- “Buck Wheat”: Zack WheatZack WheatWheat played his first full season in . He played every game for the Superbas that season as the regular left fielder, leading the league in games played. He batted .284 that season, the second-lowest average of his career, which led the team, and was among the league leaders in hits, doubles, and...
- “Bun”: Bun TroyBun TroyRobert Gustave "Bun" Troy was a German-born Major League Baseball pitcher who was killed in action while serving with the U.S. Army during World War I at Petit Majouym, France....
- "Buttercup": Buttercup DickersonButtercup DickersonLewis Pessano Dickerson was a 19th century Major League Baseball outfielder. Born in Tyaskin, Maryland, he played a total of seven seasons in the majors, splitting time between eight teams in three different leagues...
- “Buttermilk”: Tommy DowdTommy Dowd (baseball)Thomas Jefferson Dowd , nicknamed "Buttermilk Tommy", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and second baseman from Holyoke, Massachusetts who played for six teams during his ten-season career.-College:...
- “Cakes”: Jim PalmerJim PalmerJames Alvin "Jim" Palmer , nicknamed "Cakes", is a former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 20-year baseball career for the Baltimore Orioles . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in .As of 2008, Palmer and his wife Susan have homes in Palm Beach, Florida, and...
- “Candy”: Candy MaldonadoCandy MaldonadoCandido Maldonado Guadarrama is a former Major League Baseball outfielder from to for the Los Angeles Dodgers, San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Milwaukee Brewers, Toronto Blue Jays, Chicago Cubs, and Texas Rangers. Chris Berman, a fellow ESPN analyst, called him the "Candyman"...
, Candy CummingsCandy CummingsWilliam Arthur "Candy" Cummings was a professional baseball pitcher in the National Association and National League who was credited with inventing the curveball. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1939.-Career:...
, Candy LaChanceCandy LaChanceGeorge Joseph LaChance was a first baseman who played in Major League Baseball between 1893 and . LaChance was a switch-hitter and threw right-handed...
, Candy NelsonCandy NelsonJohn W. "Candy" Nelson was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played 13 seasons between and for nine different teams in three different leagues. In 1890, he was the oldest player in the American Association at age 41.-Sources:... - “Candy Man”: John CandelariaJohn CandelariaJohn Robert Candelaria . He attended The Caton School P.S. 249. Nicknamed "The Candy Man," is a former professional left-handed pitcher who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, California Angels, New York Mets, New York Yankees, Montreal Expos, Minnesota Twins, Toronto Blue Jays, and Los Angeles...
- “Catfish”: Catfish HunterCatfish HunterJames Augustus "Catfish" Hunter , was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 15-year baseball career, he pitched from 1965-1979 for both the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees...
, Jim CrawfordJim Crawford (baseball)James Frederick Crawford is a former professional baseball pitcher. Crawford pitched in all or part of five seasons in Major League Baseball between 1973 and 1978. He appeared in 181 games, all but 14 in relief....
, Catfish MetkovichCatfish MetkovichGeorge Michael "Catfish" Metkovich was an American outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves... - “Cheese”: Al SchweitzerAl SchweitzerAlbert Casper Schweitzer was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
- “Chewing Gum”: John O'Brien
- “Chili” Chili DavisChili DavisCharles Theodore "Chili" Davis is the hitting coach for the Oakland Athletics. Davis is a former outfielder/designated hitter who played in Major League Baseball with the San Francisco Giants , California Angels , Minnesota Twins , Kansas City Royals and New York Yankees...
- “Cocoa”: César GutiérrezCésar GutiérrezCésar Dario Gutiérrez [goo-te-ER-rez] , also nicknamed "Cocoa", was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers .-Major League career:Gutiérrez was born in Coro, Falcón State...
and Dan WoodmanDan WoodmanDaniel Courtenay Woodman was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played parts of two seasons in the majors, and , for the Buffalo Buffeds/Blues of the Federal League.-External links:... - “Coco”: Coco CrispCoco CrispCovelli Loyce "Coco" Crisp is an American professional baseball center fielder. Crisp is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
- "El Comedulce (The Candy Eater)": Bobby AbreuBobby AbreuBob Kelly "Bobby" Abreu , nicknamed "El Comedulce" and also "La Luche", is a Major League Baseball left fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim....
- “Cookie”: Cookie LavagettoCookie LavagettoHarry Arthur "Cookie" Lavagetto was a third baseman, manager and coach in American Major League Baseball. He is most widely known as the pinch hitter whose double ruined Bill Bevens' no-hitter in Game 4 of the 1947 World Series and gave his Brooklyn Dodgers a breathtaking victory over the New...
and Cookie RojasCookie RojasOctavio Victor Rojas Rivas , better known as Cookie Rojas, is a former Major League Baseball second baseman and outfielder who played for the Cincinnati Reds, Philadelphia Phillies, St. Louis Cardinals, and Kansas City Royals. After retiring as a player he went on to both coach and manage in the... - “Cookie Monster”: David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox...
- “Crab”: Jesse BurkettJesse BurkettJesse Cail Burkett , nicknamed "The Crab", was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century...
, Johnny EversJohnny EversJohn Joseph Evers was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1946...
Chris LindsayChris LindsayChristian Haller Lindsay [Pinky or The Crab] was a first baseman in Major League Baseball who played in and for the Detroit Tigers. Listed at 6' 0", 190 lb., Lindsay batted and threw right-handed... - “Cracker”: Ray SchalkRay SchalkRaymond William Schalk was a professional baseball player, coach, manager and scout. He played as a catcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago White Sox for the majority of his career. Known for his fine handling of pitchers and outstanding defensive ability, Schalk was considered the...
and Jim HambyJim HambyJim Hamby was a professional baseball player, a catcher, from 1926 to 1927 for the New York Giants. Of his 55 career at bats, 52 of them came in 1927, when he hit .192. In 1926 he only had 3 at bats, not getting any hits.... - “Cuke”: Cuke BarrowsCuke BarrowsCuke Barrows was a baseball outfielder who played for the Chicago White Sox of Major League Baseball from 1909 to 1912. Barrows played in 32 games and had a career batting average of .192.-External links:...
- Curry: Charles Joseph "Curry" FoleyCurry FoleyCharles Joseph "Curry" Foley was a left-handed pitcher, outfielder and first baseman who played in the National League for the Boston Red Caps and Buffalo Bisons . He was born in Milltown, Ireland....
- “Doughnut Bill” Bill CarrickBill CarrickWilliam Martin Carrick , nicknamed "Doughnut Bill", was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants from -, and the Washington Senators in and ....
- “Ducky”: Joe MedwickJoe MedwickJoseph Michael Medwick , nicknamed "Ducky", was an American Major League Baseball player. A left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals during the "Gashouse Gang" era of the 1930s, he also played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , New York Giants , and Boston Braves...
- ”Goobers”: Joe BratcherJoe BratcherJoseph Warwick Bratcher was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals in 1924.-External links:...
and Goober Zuber - “Slippery Eells”: Harry EellsHarry EellsHarry Archibald 'Slippery' Eells was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season for the Cleveland Naps. He pitched in 14 games for the Naps during the 1906 Cleveland Naps season.-External links:...
- “Half Pint”: Gene RyeGene RyeEugene Rudolph Rye [Half Pint] was a utility player in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 5'6", 165 lb., Rye batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- “Goose”: Goose GoslinGoose GoslinLeon Allen "Goose" Goslin was a left fielder in Major League Baseball known for his powerful left-handed swing and dependable clutch hitting. He played 18 seasons with the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, and Detroit Tigers, from until...
and Goose GossageGoose GossageRichard Michael "Goose" Gossage is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1972-1994 for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname... - “Gummy”: Joe WallJoe WallJoseph Francis Wall , was a professional baseball player who played catcher for the New York Giants and Brooklyn Superbas during the 1901 & 1902 baseball seasons. He played in 15 total major league games....
- “Jelly”: Frank JelincichFrank JelincichFrank Anthony "Jelly" Jelincich was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1941.-External links:...
- “J-Roll”: Jimmy RollinsJimmy RollinsJames Calvin "Jimmy" Rollins , nicknamed "J-Roll", is an All-Star and former MVP shortstop, who most recently played for the Philadelphia Phillies of Major League Baseball's National League....
- “Juice”: Juice LathamJuice LathamGeorge Warren "Juice" Latham , also known as "Jumbo" Latham, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman and manager...
- “Lemons”: Moose SoltersMoose SoltersJulius Joseph "Moose" Solters was a major league outfielder between 1934 and 1943.-Career:...
- “Meal Ticket” Carl HubbellCarl HubbellCarl Owen Hubbell was an American baseball player. He was a member of the New York Giants in the National League from 1928 to 1943, and remained on the Giants' payroll for the rest of his life, long after their move to San Francisco.Twice voted the National League's Most Valuable Player, Hubbell...
- “Milkman Jim”: Jim Turner
- “Noodles”: Noodles HahnNoodles HahnFrank George Hahn was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Highlanders . Hahn batted and threw left-handed...
and Frank ZupoFrank ZupoFrank Joseph "Noodles" Zupo was a professional baseball player who played catcher for the Baltimore Orioles in 1957-1958 and 1961... - “The Octopus”: Marty MarionMarty MarionMartin Whiteford Marion was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball from to . Marion played with the St. Louis Cardinals for the majority of his career before ending with the St. Louis Browns as a player-manager...
and Antonio AlfonsecaAntonio AlfonsecaAntonio Alfonseca is a relief pitcher for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He last pitched in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and is also known for having an extra digit on each hand and foot. Alfonseca has also played for the Florida... - “Oyster”: Oyster BurnsOyster BurnsThomas P. "Oyster" Burns was a professional baseball player whose career spanned 15 seasons, 11 of which were spent with the Major League Baseball Wilmington Quicksteps , Baltimore Orioles , Brooklyn Bridegrooms , and New York Giants...
- “Pea Soup”: George DumontGeorge DumontGeorge Henry Dumont [Pea Soup] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1915 through 1919 for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 11", 163 lb., Dumont batted and threw right-handed...
- “Peaches”: Peaches GrahamPeaches GrahamGeorge Frederick "Peaches" Graham was a baseball catcher for the Cleveland Bronchos, Chicago Cubs, Boston Doves/Rustlers, and Philadelphia Phillies....
and Dan PetryDan PetryDaniel Joseph Petry is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers , California Angels , Atlanta Braves and Boston Red Sox .... - “Peach Pie”: Jack O'ConnorJack O'Connor (catcher)John Joseph O'Connor , also known as Peach Pie, was a utilityman in Major League Baseball in the American Association, the National League, and the American League, primarily used as an outfielder. He began his career as a left fielder and catcher for the Cincinnati Red Stockings, and he soon moved...
- “Georgia Peach”: Ty CobbTy CobbTyrus Raymond "Ty" Cobb , nicknamed "The Georgia Peach," was an American Major League Baseball outfielder. He was born in Narrows, Georgia...
- “Peanuts”: Peanuts LowreyPeanuts LowreyHarry Lee "Peanuts" Lowrey was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for the Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Reds , St...
- “Pepper”: Pepper MartinPepper MartinJohnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was known as the Wild Horse of the Osage because of his daring, aggressive baserunning abilities. Martin played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman and an outfielder for the St...
and Pepper PeploskiPepper PeploskiJoseph Aloysius Peploski was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Detroit Tigers during the 1913 season... - “Pickles”: George GerkenGeorge GerkenGeorge Herbert Gerken was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for two seasons. He played for the Cleveland Indians for six games during the 1927 Cleveland Indians season and 38 games during the 1928 Cleveland Indians season.-External links:...
and Pickles DillhoeferPickles DillhoeferWilliam Martin "Pickles" Dillhoefer was a major league baseball catcher for parts of 1917-1921 seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Philadelphia Phillies and St... - “Pie”: Pie TraynorPie TraynorHarold Joseph "Pie" Traynor was an American professional baseball player, manager, scout and radio broadcaster. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a third baseman with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He batted and threw right-handed...
- “Pork Chop”: John HoffmanJohn Hoffman (baseball)John Edward Hoffman was an American professional baseball player. He was a catcher whose career lasted seven seasons , including brief stints in Major League Baseball with the – Houston Colt .45s/Astros...
- "Porky": Hal ReniffHal ReniffHarold Eugene "Porky" Reniff , was a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1961-1967. Reniff debuted with the New York Yankees during the 1961 season and pitched for the Yankees into the 1967 season...
- “Potato”: Manuel CuetoManuel CuetoManuel Cueto Melo was a Cuban Major League Baseball player. His professional career lasted from at least 1911, when he played for the Jacksonville Tarpons of the South Atlantic League until 1939, when he played professionally in the Canal Zone League in Panama.From 1912 to 1933, Cueto played 20...
- "Pretzels": Pretzels Pezzullo
- “Puddin' Head”: Willie JonesWillie Jones (baseball)Willie Edward Jones , nicknamed "Puddin' Head", was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the Philadelphia Phillies , Cleveland Indians and Cincinnati Reds...
- “Punch”: Punch KnollPunch KnollCharles Elmer "Punch" Knoll was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for the Washington Senators in 1905...
- “Rabbit”: Rabbit MaranvilleRabbit MaranvilleWalter James Vincent Maranville , better known as Rabbit Maranville due to his speed and small stature , was a Major League Baseball shortstop. At the time of his retirement in 1935, he had played in a record 23 seasons in the National League, a mark which wasn't broken until 1986 by Pete Rose...
and Jackie TavenerJackie TavenerJohn Adam "Jackie" Tavener , nicknamed "Rabbit," was a baseball player who played shortstop for six seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians .... - "Rawmeat": Rawmeat Rogers
- ”Salty”: Salty ParkerSalty ParkerFrancis James "Salty" Parker was a Major League Baseball infielder, coach and manager. Born in East St. Louis, Illinois, Parker played in the Major Leagues for one month from August 13, 1936 through September 16, 1936...
and Jarrod SaltalamacchiaJarrod SaltalamacchiaJarrod Scott Saltalamacchia , nicknamed "Salty" is an American professional baseball catcher with the Boston Red Sox of Major League Baseball.His last name is the longest in Major League Baseball history... - ”Salt Rock”: Ezra MidkiffEzra MidkiffEzra Millington "Salt Rock" Midkiff was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played in with the Cincinnati Reds and in and with the New York Highlanders...
- “Soup” Bill Campbell, Dave Campbell, Soup CampbellSoup CampbellClarence Campbell [″Soup″] was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1940 through 1941 for the Cleveland Indians. Listed at 6' 1", 188 lb., Campbell batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- “Sour Mash Jack”: Jack DanielsJack Daniels (baseball)Harold Jack Daniels , nicknamed "Sour Mash Jack," is a retired American professional baseball player. He played in 106 Major League Baseball games, mostly as a right fielder, for the Boston Braves during the season. Listed at tall and , Daniels batted and threw left-handed...
- “Spud”: Spud ChandlerSpud ChandlerSpurgeon Ferdinand "Spud" Chandler was an American right-handed starting pitcher in major league baseball, who played his entire career for the New York Yankees from 1937 through 1947...
- “Strawberry Bill”: Bill BernhardBill BernhardWilliam Henry "Strawberry Bill" Bernhard was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He was born in Clarence, New York.After his playing career ended, he became a manager in the Southern Association....
- “Sugar”: Bob CainBob CainRobert Max Cain [Sugar] was a left-handed pitcher who played Major League Baseball from 1949 to 1954. Cain was born in Longford, Kansas and raised in Salina....
and Tom KaneTom KaneTom Kane is a prominent American voice actor with over 25 years of experience. He is most widely known for his animation work... - “Sweetbreads”: Sweetbreads BaileySweetbreads BaileyAbraham Lincoln "Sweetbreads" Bailey , or simply "Shortbread", was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Chicago Cubs and Brooklyn Robins from 1919-1921...
- “Taters”: Frank LaryFrank LaryFrank Strong Lary is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers , New York Mets , Milwaukee Braves , and Chicago White Sox . He led the American League with 21 wins in 1956 and ranked second in the same category with 23 wins in 1961...
- “T-Bone”: Taylor PhillipsTaylor PhillipsWilliam Taylor Phillips , nicknamed "T-Bone," is a retired American professional baseball player, a pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Chicago Cubs, Milwaukee Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago White Sox.A left-hander listed at , , Phillips appeared in 147 Major...
- “Turkey”: Turkey StearnesTurkey StearnesNorman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes was an African American center fielder in the Negro leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.-Early Life and career:...
- “Yam”: Yam YaryanYam YaryanClarence Everett "Yam" Yaryan was a Major League Baseball catcher. Yaryan played for the Chicago White Sox in 1921 and 1922. He batted and threw right-handed....
Animal Nicknames
- ”Antelope”: Emil VerbanEmil VerbanEmil Matthew Verban was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs and Boston Braves . Verban batted and threw right-handed...
- "Bat” (“Pat the Bat”): Pat BurrellPat BurrellPatrick Brian "Pat" Burrell , nicknamed "Pat the Bat," is a Major League Baseball outfielder who is currently a free agent. He stands tall and weighs . He bats and throws right-handed...
- “Bear”: Danny FrisellaDanny FrisellaDaniel Vincent Frisella , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1967–1976, mostly as a relief pitcher. He would play for the New York Mets, Atlanta Braves, St...
, Don GileDon GileDonald Loren Gile is a former utility first baseman/catcher in Major League Baseball who played from 1959 through 1962 for the Boston Red Sox. Nicknamed "Bear" — he was listed at and — Gile batted and threw right-handed...
, Jim OwensJim Owens (baseball)James Philip Owens , nicknamed "Bear," is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played from to with the Philadelphia Phillies, Cincinnati Reds and Houston Astros. He was 5'11" tall and he weighed 190 pounds.Originally signed by the Phillies in , he played in the minors until... - “Bear Tracks”: Al Jarvey and Johnny SchmitzJohnny SchmitzJohn Albert Schmitz, nicknamed "Bear Tracks" , was a left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played 13 seasons between and , missing 1943 to 1945 due to World War II. His nickname was inspired by the way he shuffled to the mound and his size 14 feet...
- “Big Bear”: Mike Garcia
- “Sugar Bear”: Larvell BlanksLarvell BlanksLarvell Blanks is a retired American Major League Baseball infielder.Drafted by the Atlanta Braves in the 3rd round of the 1969 MLB amateur draft, Blanks would make his Major League Baseball debut with the Atlanta Braves on July 19, 1972, and appeared in his final game on August 3, 1980.Blanks'...
and Floyd RayfordFloyd RayfordFloyd Kinnard Rayford is a retired professional baseball player who played for seven seasons in the Major leagues. He primarily played third base and catcher during his career. He served as batting coach for two seasons with the Rochester Red Wings of the International League until his firing on... - "The Beast": Jimmie FoxxJimmie FoxxJames Emory "Jimmie" Foxx , nicknamed "Double X" and "The Beast", was a right-handed American Major League Baseball first baseman and noted power hitter....
- “Buffalo Bill”: Bill HoggBill HoggWilliam Johnston Hogg , nicknamed "Buffalo Bill", was a right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played four seasons with the New York Highlanders from 1905 to 1908....
- “Bug”: Bug Holiday
- “Bugs”: Bugs Morris, Bugs RaymondBugs RaymondArthur Lawrence "Bugs" Raymond was a Major League Baseball pitcher from 1904 to 1911. He played for the Detroit Tigers, St. Louis Cardinals, and New York Giants.-Career:...
and Bill WerleBill WerleWilliam George "Bill" Werle was a left-handed major league baseball pitcher fromOakland, California. He pitched for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals and Boston Red Sox from 1949–1954. His nickname was Bugs. He threw and batted left-handed... - “Bull”: Leon DurhamLeon DurhamLeon "Bull" Durham is a former first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for 10 seasons. Durham played with the St. Louis Cardinals , Chicago Cubs , and Cincinnati Reds...
, Bull Durham, Greg Luzinski, Bruce EdwardsBruce Edwards (baseball)Charles Bruce Edwards was an American professional baseball player. He played for ten seasons as a catcher in Major League Baseball from to and from to , most notably for the Brooklyn Dodgers.- Baseball career:...
, Bob Watson, George UhleGeorge UhleGeorge Ernest Uhle was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in Cleveland, Ohio, he began his playing career with his hometown Cleveland Indians...
, Billy Johnson, Brooks LawrenceBrooks LawrenceBrooks Ulysses Lawrence was a Major League Baseball All-Star pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Cincinnati Redlegs , and Cincinnati Reds ....
and others - “Baby Bull”: Orlando CepedaOrlando CepedaOrlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes is a former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball first baseman.Cepeda was born to a poor family. His father, Pedro Cepeda, was a baseball player in Puerto Rico, which influenced his interest in the sport from a young age. His first contact with professional baseball was...
- “Bulldog”: Jim BoutonJim BoutonJames Alan "Jim" Bouton is a former American Major League Baseball pitcher. He is also the author of the controversial baseball book Ball Four, which was a combination diary of his season and memoir of his years with the New York Yankees, Seattle Pilots, and Houston Astros.-Amateur and college...
, Orel HershiserOrel HershiserOrel Leonard Hershiser IV is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He is currently an analyst for Baseball Tonight and Sunday Night Baseball on ESPN and a professional poker player for...
, Clint CourtneyClint CourtneyClinton Dawdson Courtney was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns , Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Washington Senators and Kansas City Athletics . Courtney batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
and Hank FischerHank FischerHenry William Fischer is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played with three different teams between 1962 and 1967. Listed at 6' 0", 190 lb., he batted and threw right-handed.... - “Bullfrog”: Bill DietrichBill DietrichWilliam John "Bullfrog" Dietrich is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1933-1948. He would play for the Washington Senators, Chicago White Sox and Philadelphia Athletics.In 16 seasons, Dietrich posted a 108-128 career record...
- “Bunny”: Bunny BriefBunny BriefAnthony Vincent "Bunny" Brief, born Anthony John Grzeszkowski was a Major League Baseball first baseman who spent four seasons with the St. Louis Browns , Chicago White Sox , and Pittsburgh Pirates...
- “The Cat”: Félix MillánFélix MillánFélix Bernardo Millán Martínez is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball.-Baseball career:Millán, nicknamed "The Kitten" , born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, made his major league debut on June 2, 1966 with the Atlanta Braves, and played for Atlanta until 1973. Millan was primarily a second...
- “The Big Cat”: Johnny MizeJohnny MizeJohn Robert "Johnny" Mize was a baseball player who was a first baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Giants, and New York Yankees...
, Andrés GalarragaAndrés GalarragaAndrés José Padovani Galarraga is a former Major League Baseball first baseman who played for the Montreal Expos , St. Louis Cardinals , Colorado Rockies , Atlanta Braves , Texas Rangers , San Francisco Giants and Anaheim Angels...
and Miguel CabreraMiguel CabreraJosé Miguel Cabrera Torres nicknamed "Miggy", is a Venezuelan professional baseball first baseman with the Detroit Tigers of Major League Baseball. He bats and throws right-handed.... - “Harry the Cat”: Harry BrecheenHarry BrecheenHarry David Brecheen , nicknamed "The Cat," was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played most of his career for the St. Louis Cardinals...
- "Little Cat": Frank CatalanottoFrank CatalanottoFrank John Catalanotto is a former Italian American baseball outfielder. Nicknamed "Little Cat", the Long Island native bats left-handed and throws right-handed...
- “Catfish” Catfish HunterCatfish HunterJames Augustus "Catfish" Hunter , was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. During a 15-year baseball career, he pitched from 1965-1979 for both the Oakland Athletics and the New York Yankees...
and Catfish MetkovichCatfish MetkovichGeorge Michael "Catfish" Metkovich was an American outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball for the Boston Red Sox , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Pittsburgh Pirates , Chicago Cubs and Milwaukee Braves... - “Chicken”: Chicken HawksChicken HawksNelson Louis "Chicken" Hawks is a former Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Yankees and Philadelphia Phillies. In his career, he hit 7 home runs and drove in 60 RBI.-External links:* *...
and Fred Stanley - “Cobra”: Dave ParkerDave ParkerDavid Gene "The Cobra" Parker is an American former player in Major League Baseball. He was the 1978 National League MVP and a two-time batting champion. Parker was the first professional athlete to earn an average of one million dollars per year, having signed a 5-year, $5 million dollar contract...
- “Collie”: Collie Colliflower
- “Crab”: Jesse BurkettJesse BurkettJesse Cail Burkett , nicknamed "The Crab", was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century...
and Johnny EversJohnny EversJohn Joseph Evers was a Major League Baseball player and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame by the Veterans Committee in 1946... - “Crane”: Frank RebergerFrank RebergerFrank Beall Reberger is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
- “Dingo”: Dino RestelliDino RestelliDino Paolo Restelli was a Major League Baseball center fielder and right-handed batter who played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1949 and 1951....
- “Doggie”: Doggie MillerDoggie MillerGeorge Frederick "Doggie" Miller , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the major leagues from 1884-1896. He played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Pittsburgh Pirates, Louisville Colonels, and St. Louis Browns.-External links:...
- “Bird Dog”: Bill HopperBill HopperWilliam "Bill" Booth Hopper was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He pitched parts of three seasons in the majors, from until , for the St. Louis Cardinals and Washington Senators. He is buried in Browns Cemetery in Jackson, Tennessee.-External links:...
- “Crime Dog”: Fred McGriffFred McGriffFrederick Stanley McGriff is a left-handed former Major League Baseball player who starred for several teams from the mid-1980s until the early 2000s. A power-hitting first baseman with a tall, lanky build, the five-time All-Star became, in , the first player since the dead-ball era to lead both...
- “Mad Dog”: Greg MadduxGreg MadduxGregory Alan Maddux , nicknamed "Mad Dog" and "The Professor", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was the first pitcher in major league history to win the Cy Young Award for four consecutive years , a feat matched only by Randy Johnson...
, Bill MadlockBill MadlockBill "Mad Dog" Madlock, Jr. is a former Major League Baseball player. From 1973 to 1987, Madlock was a right-handed hitter who won several National League batting titles. His record of four batting titles as a third baseman would be eclipsed in 1988 by Wade Boggs. Since 1970, only Tony Gwynn has...
, Ryan MadsonRyan MadsonRyan Michael Madson , nicknamed "Mad Dog", is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher, who is a currently a free agent... - “Wonder Dog”: Rex HudlerRex HudlerRex Allen Hudler is a former Major League Baseball utility player. He played a total of thirteen seasons after being a first round draft pick of the New York Yankees in 1978.-Playing career:...
- “Big Donkey”: Adam DunnAdam DunnAdam Troy Dunn , nicknamed "Big Donkey", is an American Major League Baseball first baseman, outfielder, and designated hitter for the Chicago White Sox. He bats left-handed and throws right-handed....
- “Ducky”: Joe MedwickJoe MedwickJoseph Michael Medwick , nicknamed "Ducky", was an American Major League Baseball player. A left fielder for the St. Louis Cardinals during the "Gashouse Gang" era of the 1930s, he also played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , New York Giants , and Boston Braves...
- “Eagle Eye”: Jake BeckleyJake BeckleyJacob Peter Beckley , nicknamed "Eagle Eye", was a Major League Baseball player at the turn of the 20th century. He was born in Hannibal, Missouri.-Professional career:...
and Charlie HemphillCharlie HemphillCharles Judson "Eagle Eye" Hemphill was an outfielder in Major League Baseball who played for six different teams between and . Listed at 5'9", 160 lb., Hemphill batted and threw left-handed.-Biography:... - “Bald Eagle”: Frank IsbellFrank IsbellWilliam Frank Isbell was a Major League first baseman, second baseman, and outfielder in the 1910s. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1898 briefly, where he had 37 hits in 159 at bats . With the Cubs, he pitched and played outfield more than anything else. Thirteen of his seventeen games pitched...
- “The Grey Eagle”: Tris SpeakerTris SpeakerTristram E. Speaker , nicknamed "Spoke" and "The Grey Eagle", was an American baseball player. Considered one of the best offensive and defensive center fielders in the history of Major League Baseball, he compiled a career batting average of .345 , and still holds the record of 792 career doubles...
- “Slippery Eells”: Harry EellsHarry EellsHarry Archibald 'Slippery' Eells was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played for one season for the Cleveland Naps. He pitched in 14 games for the Naps during the 1906 Cleveland Naps season.-External links:...
- “Wild Elk Of The Wasatch”: Ed HeusserEd HeusserEdward Burlton Heusser was a professional baseball player. He was a pitcher over parts of nine seasons with the St. Louis Cardinals, Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, and Cincinnati Reds. He was the National League ERA champion in 1944 with Cincinnati...
- “Fly”: Ferguson JenkinsFerguson JenkinsFerguson Arthur "Fergie" Jenkins, CM, is a Canadian former Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He was a three-time All-Star and the 1971 NL Cy Young Award winner. In 1991, Jenkins was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame. During a 19-year career, he pitched for four different teams,...
- “Fox”: Marshall BridgesMarshall BridgesMarshall Bridges was an American professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1959-1965 for the St. Louis Cardinals, Cincinnati Reds, New York Yankees and Washington Senators. He was born in Jackson, Mississippi.A strong left-handed pitcher blessed with an excellent...
- “The Old Fox”: Clark GriffithClark GriffithClark Calvin Griffith , nicknamed "the Old Fox", was a Major League Baseball pitcher, manager and team owner.-Biography:...
- “The Silver Fox”: Duke SniderDuke SniderEdwin Donald "Duke" Snider , nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and "The Duke of Flatbush", was a Major League Baseball center fielder and left-handed batter who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , and San Francisco Giants .Snider was elected to the National Baseball Hall of...
- “The Swamp Fox”: Alvin DarkAlvin DarkAlvin Ralph Dark , nicknamed "Blackie" and "The Swamp Fox", is a former shortstop and manager in Major League Baseball who played for five National League teams from 1946 to 1960. Named the major leagues' Rookie of the Year with the Boston Braves when he batted .322...
- “Froggy”: Bill HandsBill HandsWilliam Alfred "Bill" Hands, Jr. , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the major leagues from 1965-1975. Hands' best season came in 1969 with the Chicago Cubs, when he won 20 games....
- “Gator”: Ron GuidryRon GuidryRonald Ames Guidry , nicknamed "Louisiana Lightning" and "Gator", is a former Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher. He played his entire 14-year baseball career for the New York Yankees...
and Mike GreenwellMike GreenwellMichael Lewis Greenwell is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire MLB career with the Boston Red Sox . He briefly played a few games for the Hanshin Tigers in Japan , before retiring. Greenwell was nicknamed "The Gator." He batted left-handed and threw right-handed... - “Goat”: Les ChannellLes ChannellLester Clark Channell was a Major League Baseball outfielder. Channell played for the New York Highlanders/New York Yankees in and . In 7 career games, he had seven hits in 20 at-bats, with three RBIs. He batted and threw left-handed.Channell was born in Crestline, Ohio and died in Denver,...
, Goat AndersonGoat AndersonEdward John "Goat" Anderson was an American professional baseball outfielder with the Pittsburgh Pirates of Major League Baseball. He played one season with the Pirates in 1907...
, and Goat Cochran - “Goose”: Goose GoslinGoose GoslinLeon Allen "Goose" Goslin was a left fielder in Major League Baseball known for his powerful left-handed swing and dependable clutch hitting. He played 18 seasons with the Washington Senators, St. Louis Browns, and Detroit Tigers, from until...
and Goose GossageGoose GossageRichard Michael "Goose" Gossage is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher. During a 22-year baseball career, he pitched from 1972-1994 for nine different teams, spending his best years with the New York Yankees and San Diego Padres. The nickname "Goose" is a play on his surname... - “Gorilla”: Paul GillifordPaul GillifordPaul Gant Gilliford is a retired American professional baseball player, a left-handed pitcher who appeared in two Major League games for the Baltimore Orioles during the course of a five-year career...
- “Hawk”: Ralph BrancaRalph BrancaRalph Theodore Joseph Branca is a former starting pitcher in Major League Baseball.From 1944 through 1956, Branca played for the Brooklyn Dodgers , Detroit Tigers , and New York Yankees...
, Clay CarrollClay CarrollClay Palmer Carroll is a former relief pitcher in Major League Baseball with a 15-year career from 1964 to 1978. He pitched for the Milwaukee Braves & Atlanta Braves, Cincinnati Reds, St...
, Andre DawsonAndre DawsonAndre Nolan Dawson , nicknamed "The Hawk", is an American former center fielder and right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played for four different teams, spending most of his career with the Montreal Expos and Chicago Cubs .An 8-time National League All-Star, he was named the...
, Ken HarrelsonKen HarrelsonKenneth Smith Harrelson , nicknamed "The Hawk" due to his distinctive profile, is a former All-Star first baseman and outfielder in Major League Baseball...
and Howie ShanksHowie ShanksHoward Samuel Shanks , was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played fourteen seasons in the majors, from 1912–1925, for the Washington Senators, New York Yankees, and Boston Red Sox.-See also:*List of Major League Baseball leaders in career stolen bases*List of Major League Baseball triples... - “Hippo”: Hippo VaughnHippo VaughnJames Leslie "Hippo" Vaughn was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs during the 1910s...
- “Horse”: John OrsinoJohn OrsinoJohn Joseph Orsino is a former Major League Baseball catcher. He was signed by the New York Giants as an amateur free agent before the 1957 season, and played for the San Francisco Giants , Baltimore Orioles , and Washington Senators .Orsino made his major league debut on July 14, 1961 against the...
- "Horse Belly”: Joe SargentJoe SargentJoseph Alexander Sargent , nicknamed "Horse Belly," was a utility infielder in Major League Baseball playing for the Detroit Tigers in . He played in 66 games, including 24 as a second baseman, 23 as a third baseman, and 19 as a shortstop. He had a .253 batting average, a .388 on base percentage,...
- “Crazy Horse”: Lou MeyersLou MeyersLewis Henry Meyers was a 19th century baseball catcher and outfielder for the Cincinnati Outlaw Reds of the Union Association in 1884, playing in 2 career games on April 17 and May 10. He had three at-bats and did not record a hit...
- “Deerfoot”: George BarclayGeorge Barclay (baseball)George Oliver Barclay was an American football and baseball player. He played Major League Baseball for the St. Louis Cardinals and later the Boston Beaneaters. He was also an early professional football player-coach for the Greensburg Athletic Association. He was nicknamed "The Rose" for his...
, Harry BayHarry BayHarry Elbert "Deerfoot" Bay was a professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1901 to 1908...
, Clyde MilanClyde MilanJesse Clyde Milan was an American baseball player who spent his entire career as an outfielder with the Washington Senators . He was not a powerful batter, but was adept at getting on base and was fleet of foot, receiving the nickname "Deerfoot" for his speed...
, Tom NeedhamTom NeedhamThomas Joseph Needham was an Irish-born Major League Baseball player from 1904 to 1914. His first four years were with the Boston Beaneaters . Needham hit poorly, hitting below .200 twice. After a brief appearance with the New York Giants in 1908, Needham played his last 6 years with the Chicago... - “Harry the Horse”: Harry DanningHarry DanningHarry Danning, nicknamed Harry the Horse was a professional baseball player. He played his entire Major League Baseball career as a catcher for the New York Giants, and was considered one of the top defensive catchers of his era. He batted and threw right-handed...
and Harry AndersonHarry Anderson (baseball)Harry Walter Anderson was an American Major League Baseball player. The native of North East, Maryland, was nicknamed "Harry the Horse," standing tall and weighing... - “Iron Horse”: Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
- “Wild Horse”: Neil Sheridan
- “Wild Horse of the Osage”: Pepper MartinPepper MartinJohnny Leonard Roosevelt "Pepper" Martin was an American professional baseball player and minor league manager. He was known as the Wild Horse of the Osage because of his daring, aggressive baserunning abilities. Martin played in Major League Baseball as a third baseman and an outfielder for the St...
- “Jackrabbit”: Jack GilbertJack Gilbert (baseball)John Robert Gilbert [Jackrabbit ] was a backup outfielder in Major League Baseball who played between and for the Washington Senators , New York Giants and Pittsburgh Pirates . He was born in Rhinecliff, New York...
- “Kangaroo”: Davy JonesDavy Jones (baseball)David Jefferson "Davy" Jones , nicknamed "Kangaroo", was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played fifteen seasons with the Milwaukee Brewers, St. Louis Browns, Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Chicago White Sox, and Pittsburgh Rebels...
- “King Kong”: Charlie KellerCharlie KellerCharles Ernest "Charlie" Keller was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1939 through 1952, Keller played for the New York Yankees and Detroit Tigers...
- “Kingfish”: Tim SalmonTim SalmonTimothy James Salmon is a former Major League Baseball right fielder and designated hitter who played his entire career with the California/Anaheim/Los Angeles Angels...
- “Kitten”: Harvey HaddixHarvey HaddixHarvey Haddix, Jr. was a Major League Baseball left-handed pitcher who played with the St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Redlegs , Pittsburgh Pirates and Baltimore Orioles . Haddix was born in Medway, Ohio, located just outside of Springfield...
- “Kitty”: Kitty BransfieldKitty BransfieldWilliam Edward "Kitty" Bransfield , was a professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from 1906–1914. He would play for the Boston Beaneaters, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
, Jim KaatJim KaatJames Lee "Jim" Kaat , nicknamed "Kitty", is a former pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Washington Senators/Minnesota Twins , Chicago White Sox , Philadelphia Phillies , New York Yankees , and St... - “Kung Fu Panda”: Pablo SandovalPablo SandovalPablo E. Sandoval , nicknamed Kung Fu Panda, is a Venezuelan professional baseball infielder for the San Francisco Giants of Major League Baseball. Sandoval is a 5'11", 237 pound switch hitter. He was born left handed, but did not want to have to play outfield all of his career. He therefore...
- “Mongoose”: Eddie LukonEddie LukonEdward Paul Lukon was a Major League Baseball outfielder. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, all for the Cincinnati Reds. He played for them in , then returned after a year in the minors and three years serving in World War II to play two games in , then full seasons in and ....
- “Monkey”: Frank ForemanFrank ForemanFrancis Isaiah "Monkey" Foreman was a starting pitcher who played in Major League Baseball between 1884 and . Listed at 6' 0", 195 lb., Foreman batted and threw left-handed. He was born in Baltimore, Maryland...
and Pete HotalingPete HotalingPeter James Hotaling, nicknamed Monkey, was an American center fielder in Major League Baseball for nine seasons from to . He was born in Mohawk, New York, and died in Cleveland, Ohio at the age of 71. He is interred at Lake View Cemetery in Cleveland.Hotaling got the nickname monkey after... - “Moose”: Dale AlexanderDale AlexanderDavid Dale Alexander , nicknamed "Moose," was a Major League Baseball player for the Detroit Tigers and Boston Red Sox . Dale "Moose" Alexander was a big 6 foot, 3 inch, 210 first baseman...
, Walt DropoWalt DropoWalter Dropo , nicknamed "Moose", was an American college basketball standout and a professional baseball first baseman...
, Moose HaasMoose HaasBryan Edmund "Moose" Haas , is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1976-1987. He appeared in the 1982 World Series as a member of the Brewers....
, Bob LeeBob Lee (baseball)Robert Dean Lee , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1964-1968. During his career he played for the Los Angeles Dodgers, Los Angeles/California Angels, and Cincinnati Reds....
, Walt Moryn, Mike MussinaMike MussinaMichael Cole Mussina , nicknamed Moose, is a former Major League Baseball right-handed starting pitcher. He played for the Baltimore Orioles and the New York Yankees ....
, Dick RadatzDick RadatzRichard Raymond Radatz , nicknamed "The Monster" or "Moose", was an American right-handed relief pitcher in Major League Baseball who had a scorching but short-lived period of dominance for the Boston Red Sox . Radatz also played for the Cleveland Indians , Chicago Cubs , Detroit Tigers and...
, Bill Skowron, Moose SoltersMoose SoltersJulius Joseph "Moose" Solters was a major league outfielder between 1934 and 1943.-Career:...
, and more - “Mosquito”: Tony OrdenanaTony OrdenanaAntonio Ordeñana Rodríguez [Or-deh-nyahna] was a Major League Baseball shortstop who appeared in one game for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1943. The 5'9", 158 lb. rookie was a native of Guanabacoa, Cuba. His nickname was "Mosquito".Ordeñana is one of many ballplayers who only appeared in the major...
- “Mouse”: Ed Glenn
- “Mickey Mouse”: Cliff MeltonCliff MeltonClifford George Melton was a professional baseball player. He was a left-handed pitcher over parts of eight seasons with the New York Giants. For his career, he compiled an 86-80 record in 272 appearances, with an 3.42 earned run average and 660 strikeouts...
- “Mule”: Mule HaasMule HaasGeorge William Haas was a center fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1925 through 1938, Haas played for the Pittsburgh Pirates , Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago White Sox...
, Mule SuttlesMule SuttlesGeorge "Mule" Suttles was an American first baseman and outfielder in Negro league baseball, most prominently with the Birmingham Black Barons, St. Louis Stars and Newark Eagles...
, Mule WatsonMule WatsonJohn Reaves "Mule" Watson , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1918-1924. He played for the Boston Braves, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and New York Giants.-External links:...
, Frank LaryFrank LaryFrank Strong Lary is a former Major League Baseball pitcher for the Detroit Tigers , New York Mets , Milwaukee Braves , and Chicago White Sox . He led the American League with 21 wins in 1956 and ranked second in the same category with 23 wins in 1961... - “Muskrat Bill”: Bill ShipkeBill ShipkeWilliam Martin Shipke was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Naps in 1906 and the Washington Senators from 1907 to 1909.-External links:...
- “Newt”: Newt HunterNewt HunterFrederick Creighton "Newt" Hunter was a first baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1911.-External links:...
and Newt KimballNewt KimballNewell W. Kimball was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball.Born in Logan, Utah, Kimball was signed by the Chicago Cubs in 1934, winning twenty games for their Class C Ponca City, Oklahoma affiliate as a nineteen-year-old... - “The Octopus”: Marty MarionMarty MarionMartin Whiteford Marion was an American professional baseball player and manager. He played as a shortstop in Major League Baseball from to . Marion played with the St. Louis Cardinals for the majority of his career before ending with the St. Louis Browns as a player-manager...
and Antonio AlfonsecaAntonio AlfonsecaAntonio Alfonseca is a relief pitcher for the Bridgeport Bluefish of the Atlantic League of Professional Baseball. He last pitched in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies, and is also known for having an extra digit on each hand and foot. Alfonseca has also played for the Florida... - “Ox”: Ox EckhardtOx EckhardtOscar George "Ox" Eckhardt was an outfielder for the Boston Braves and Brooklyn Dodgers. Eckhardt holds the all-time professional baseball record for batting average, counting both major and minor league stats...
and Ox MillerOx MillerJohn Anthony "Ox" Miller was a professional baseball pitcher. He played parts of four seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1943 and 1947, for the Washington Senators , St. Louis Browns and Chicago Cubs... - “Oyster”: Oyster BurnsOyster BurnsThomas P. "Oyster" Burns was a professional baseball player whose career spanned 15 seasons, 11 of which were spent with the Major League Baseball Wilmington Quicksteps , Baltimore Orioles , Brooklyn Bridegrooms , and New York Giants...
- “Penguin”: Ron CeyRon CeyRonald Charles Cey |Washington]]) is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Los Angeles Dodgers , Chicago Cubs and Oakland Athletics . Cey batted and threw right-handed...
- “Pig”: Frank House
- “Pig Pen”: Jim DwyerJim Dwyer (baseball)James Edward Dwyer is a former outfielder who enjoyed an eighteen year major league career for seven different teams between and . Listed at 5' 10", 165 lb., he batted and threw left-handed.-MLB career:...
- “Piggy”: Walter FrenchWalter French (baseball)Walter Edward French Walter Edward French Walter Edward French (born July 12, 1899 – May 13, 1984 , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from to . He played for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1925 he batted .370 in 67 games for the Athletics and was...
and Piggy WardPiggy WardFrank Gray "Piggy" Ward , was a professional baseball player who played as an outfielder in the Major Leagues from 1883-1894... - “Possum”: Larry BurrightLarry BurrightLarry Allen Burright is a former second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played from 1962-1964 with the Los Angeles Dodgers and New York Mets.-Career:...
and Possum WhittedPossum WhittedGeorge Bostic "Possum" Whitted was an Outfielder and Third Baseman for the St. Louis Cardinals , Boston Braves , Philadelphia Phillies , Pittsburgh Pirates and Brooklyn Robins .... - “Pug”: Pug BennettPug BennettJustin Titus Bennett was a second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the St. Louis Cardinals. He went to Blackburn College.-External links:...
, Pug CavetPug CavetTillar H. "Pug" Cavet was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played three seasons for the Detroit Tigers in 1911, 1914, and 1915. He also played 22 seasons in the minor leagues from 1908 to 1930, compiling a minor league record of 291-243.-Early years:Cavet was born in McGregor, Texas, in...
and Pug GriffinPug GriffinFrancis Arthur "Pug" Griffin was a Major League Baseball player. He debuted in for the Philadelphia Athletics, playing mostly as a pinch hitter but also appearing in three games as a first baseman... - “Big Puma”: Lance BerkmanLance BerkmanWilliam Lance Berkman is an American professional baseball outfielder and right fielder with the St. Louis Cardinals of Major League Baseball....
- “Rabbit”: Rabbit MaranvilleRabbit MaranvilleWalter James Vincent Maranville , better known as Rabbit Maranville due to his speed and small stature , was a Major League Baseball shortstop. At the time of his retirement in 1935, he had played in a record 23 seasons in the National League, a mark which wasn't broken until 1986 by Pete Rose...
and Jackie TavenerJackie TavenerJohn Adam "Jackie" Tavener , nicknamed "Rabbit," was a baseball player who played shortstop for six seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Cleveland Indians .... - “The Rat”: Gary GaettiGary GaettiGary Joseph Gaetti , nicknamed "G-Man", "Rat", or "Zorn" is an American former third baseman in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins , California Angels , Kansas City Royals , St...
- “Rattlesnake”: Tom BakerTom BakerThomas Stewart "Tom" Baker is a British actor. He is best known for playing the fourth incarnation of the Doctor in the science fiction television series Doctor Who, a role he played from 1974 to 1981.-Early life:...
- “Reindeer Bill”: Bill KilleferBill KilleferWilliam Killefer , was an American professional baseball player, coach and manager who had a 48-year career in Major League Baseball. Killefer, who was nicknamed "Reindeer Bill" due to his speed afoot, played as a catcher for the St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs...
- “Rooster”: Rick BurlesonRick BurlesonRichard Paul Burleson is a former Major League Baseball shortstop. "Rooster," as he was nicknamed was a famously intense ballplayer...
- “Red Rooster”: Doug RaderDoug RaderDouglas Lee Rader , nicknamed "The Red Rooster", is a former third baseman in Major League Baseball who was known primarily for his defensive ability, winning five straight Gold Glove Awards from 1970 to 1974....
- “Road Runner”: Ralph GarrRalph GarrRalph Allen Garr is a former Major League Baseball player who played outfield for the Atlanta Braves, Chicago White Sox and California Angels. He batted left-handed and threw right...
- “Rhino”: Ryne SandbergRyne SandbergRyne Dee Sandberg , nicknamed "Ryno" is a former Major League Baseball second baseman. During a 16-year baseball career, he played from 1981–1994 and 1996–97, spending nearly his entire career with the Chicago Cubs. He was named after relief pitcher Ryne Duren, and is recognized as one of the best...
("Ryno") and Roy HittRoy HittRoy Wesley "Rhino" Hitt was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Cincinnati Reds in 1907 and also had a long career in the Pacific Coast League. He stood at 5' 10" and weighed 200 lbs.-Career:...
("Rhino") - “Sea Lion”: Charley HallCharley HallCarlos Luis Hall was born in Ventura, California; started into baseball at the age of 21 with the Cincinnati Reds. He pitched in 118 games; 909.7 innings. He had 427 strikeouts, 3.09 ERA and 3 shutouts...
- “The Shark”: Roger BernadinaRoger BernadinaRogearvin Argelo "Roger" Bernadina is a Major League Baseball outfielder for the Washington Nationals. He was signed at age 17 as a nondrafted free agent in 2001....
- “Skeeter”: Skeeter BarnesSkeeter BarnesWilliam Henry "Skeeter" Barnes is a retired Major League Baseball utility player for the Cincinnati Reds , Montreal Expos , St...
, Carson BigbeeCarson BigbeeCarson Lee "Skeeter" Bigbee was an American outfielder in Major League Baseball who played his entire career with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He was born in Lebanon, Oregon, and attended the University of Oregon....
, Skeeter NewsomeSkeeter NewsomeLamar Ashby "Skeeter" Newsome was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played for the Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Red Sox and Philadelphia Phillies ....
, and Skeeter WebbSkeeter WebbJames Laverne "Skeeter" Webb was a Major League Baseball infielder who played twelve season in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals , Cleveland Indians , Chicago White Sox , Detroit Tigers , and Philadelphia Athletics... - “Slug”: Harry HeilmannHarry HeilmannHarry Edwin Heilmann , nicknamed “Slug,” was a Major League Baseball player who played 17 seasons with the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1952.Heilmann was a line drive hitter who won four American League batting crowns: in 1921, 1923, 1925 and...
, Jack Burns, and Don SlaughtDon SlaughtDonald Martin Slaught is a former catcher in Major League Baseball who had a 16-year career from to... - “Snake”: Snake DealSnake DealJohn Wesley "Snake" Deal was a Major League Baseball first baseman. He played half of one season for the Cincinnati Reds in .-Sources:...
, Snake HenrySnake HenryFrederick Marshall "Snake" Henry was a major league baseball first baseman and minor league manager....
, and Snake WiltseSnake WiltseLewis DeWitt "Snake" Wiltse was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and New York Highlanders from 1901 to 1903. His brother was fellow major league pitcher George "Hooks" Wiltse.-Career:Lewis Wiltse was born in... - “Spider”: Spider Jorgensen and Roger NelsonRoger Nelson (baseball)Roger Eugene Nelson is a former professional baseball pitcher. Nelson pitched all or part of nine seasons in Major League Baseball between 1967 and 1976 with a record of 29 wins, 32 losses, and 5 saves....
- “Squirrel”: Roy SieversRoy SieversRoy Edward Sievers is a former first baseman/left fielder in Major League Baseball. From through , Sievers played for the St. Louis Browns , the original Washington Senators , Chicago White Sox , Philadelphia Phillies , and finally the new Senators...
- “Stork”: George TheodoreGeorge TheodoreGeorge Basil Theodore is a retired Major League Baseball player. Nicknamed "The Stork," Theodore played outfield for the New York Mets in 1973 and 1974...
- "Tabby Cat": Pat TablerPat TablerPatrick Sean "Pat" Tabler is a former Major League Baseball player and currently a color analyst for the Toronto Blue Jays on the Canadian sports television network Rogers Sportsnet and formerly with Rod Black on TSN....
- “Tiger”: Don HoakDon HoakDonald Albert Hoak was a Major League Baseball player. Nicknamed "Tiger," Hoak was a third baseman who played ten seasons in the Majors with the Brooklyn Dodgers , Chicago Cubs , Cincinnati Reds , Pittsburgh Pirates and Philadelphia Phillies...
, Don KaiserDon KaiserClyde Donald Kaiser is a retired American professional baseball player who was a pitcher in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs between 1955 and 1957....
, and Cliff MapesCliff MapesClifford Franklin Mapes was a professional baseball player. He played five seasons Major League Baseball as an outfielder for the New York Yankees, St... - “Toad” Toad RamseyToad RamseyThomas H. "Toad" Ramsey was an American Major League Baseball player who pitched in the Majors from to . Ramsey spent his entire career in the American Association, split between two different teams. He played for the Louisville Colonels, and later, the St. Louis Browns...
- “Turkey”: Ewell GrossTurkey GrossEwell Gross [Turkey] was a shortstop in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the 1925 season. Listed at 6' 0", 165 lb., Gross batted and threw right-handed...
, Turkey StearnesTurkey StearnesNorman Thomas "Turkey" Stearnes was an African American center fielder in the Negro leagues. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2000.-Early Life and career:... - “The Vulture”: Phil Regan
- “Whale” Fred WaltersFred WaltersFred James Walters [Whale] was a backup catcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Boston Red Sox during the season. Listed at 6' 1", 210 lb., Walters batted and threw right-handed...
- “Wolfie”: Randy WolfRandy WolfRandall Christopher Wolf is a left-handed pitcher for the Milwaukee Brewers of Major League Baseball. Randy's older brother Jim is a Major League umpire. Unlike his brother Jim and Houston Astros relief pitcher Ross Wolf, Randy is a boss...
Ethnic Nicknames
- "Arriba": Roberto ClementeRoberto ClementeRoberto Clemente Walker was a Puerto Rican Major League Baseball right fielder. He was born in Carolina, Puerto Rico, the youngest of seven children. Clemente played his entire 18-year baseball career with the Pittsburgh Pirates . He was awarded the National League's Most Valuable Player Award in...
- "Barranquilla Baby": Edgar RenteríaEdgar RenteríaEdgar Enrique Rentería Herazo , nicknamed "The Barranquilla Baby," is a Colombian professional baseball shortstop. He throws and bats right-handed. Previously, he has played for the Florida Marlins, the St...
- "Bocci": Ernie LombardiErnie LombardiErnesto Natali "Ernie" Lombardi , was a Major League Baseball catcher for the Brooklyn Robins, the Cincinnati Reds, the Boston Braves and the New York Giants during a Hall of Fame career that spanned 17 years, from 1931 to 1947. He had several nicknames, including "Schnozz", "Lumbago", "Bocci",...
- "Cha Cha": Orlando CepedaOrlando CepedaOrlando Manuel Cepeda Pennes is a former Puerto Rican Major League Baseball first baseman.Cepeda was born to a poor family. His father, Pedro Cepeda, was a baseball player in Puerto Rico, which influenced his interest in the sport from a young age. His first contact with professional baseball was...
- ”El Caballo”: Carlos LeeCarlos LeeCarlos Noriel Lee is a first basemen in Major League Baseball who plays for the Houston Astros. He bats and throws right-handed....
, Rubén SierraRubén SierraRubén Angel Sierra García is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. Sierra also goes by the nicknames El Caballo and El Indio.... - ”Chico”: Leo CárdenasLeo CárdenasLeonardo Lazaro Cárdenas Alfonso was a prominent shortstop in American Major League Baseball for 16 years...
, Chico CarrasquelChico CarrasquelAlfonso Carrasquel Colón, better known as Chico Carrasquel was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the Chicago White Sox , Cleveland Indians , Kansas City Athletics and the Baltimore Orioles...
, Chico FernándezChico FernandezHumberto "Chico" Fernández Pérez is a former Major League Baseball shortstop who played eight seasons with the Brooklyn Dodgers , Philadelphia Phillies , Detroit Tigers , and New York Mets . Fernández played in 856 Major League games, 810 at shortstop...
, José LindJosé LindJosé Lind Salgado, nicknamed "Chico", is a former Major League Baseball player, and former manager of the Atlantic League's Bridgeport Bluefish. He is the cousin of Onix Concepcion, another MLB player. Primarily a second baseman, Lind was highly regarded for his defensive skills, winning a Gold...
, Chico RuizChico RuizHiraldo Ruiz Sablon , was a professional baseball player who played as an infielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cincinnati Reds and California Angels .He is the only Major League player ever to pinch-hit for Johnny Bench...
, Chico SalmonChico SalmonRuthford Eduardo "Chico" Salmon was a Panamanian Major League Baseball utility player. He played for the Cleveland Indians and the Baltimore Orioles...
, Chico WalkerChico WalkerCleotha "Chico" Walker is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of eleven seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1980 and 1993. He played 40 or more games at five different positions: third base, second base, and all three outfield positions.Walker is the uncle of NBA... - ”Chief”: Chief BenderChief BenderCharles Albert "Chief" Bender was a pitcher in Major League Baseball during the first two decades of the 20th century...
, Freddy GarcíaFreddy GarcíaFreddy Antonio García , nicknamed "The Chief", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent...
, Chief HogsettChief HogsettElon Chester "Chief" Hogsett was a sub-marining left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played 11 seasons in the American League with the Detroit Tigers , St...
, Chief ZimmerChief ZimmerCharles Louis Zimmer was a catcher in Major League Baseball for 19 seasons from to , playing for the Detroit Wolverines , New York Metropolitans...
, Jack WarhopJack WarhopJohn Milton Warhop born in Hinton, West Virginia was a pitcher for the New York Highlanders/New York Yankees ....
, Chief WilsonChief WilsonJohn Owen "Chief" Wilson was a Major League Baseball player for the Pittsburgh Pirates and the St. Louis Cardinals .Born in Austin, Texas, Wilson was an outfielder with a strong throwing arm...
, Chief Sockalexis, Chief MeyersChief MeyersJohn Tortes "Chief" Meyers was a Major League Baseball catcher for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins from 1909 to 1917. He played on the early Giants teams under manager John McGraw and was the primary catcher for Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson... - “Chink”: Early Yingling, Chink HeilemanChink HeilemanJohn George "Chink" Heileman was a third baseman in Major League Baseball. He played five games for the Cincinnati Reds in July 1901 and got 2 hits in 15 at-bats....
, Wally MattickWally MattickWalter Joseph Mattick was a Major League Baseball center fielder who played for the Chicago White Sox from – and briefly for the St. Louis Cardinals in . He batted and threw right-handed....
, Chink OutenChink OutenWilliam Austin Outen , is a former professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues for the 1933 Brooklyn Dodgers. He attended North Carolina State University.-External links:...
, Chink TaylorChink TaylorC L "Chink" Taylor was an outfielder in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago Cubs in 1925.-External links:...
, Leo Taylor, Chink ZacharyChink ZacharyAlbert Myron "Chink" Zachary was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played in 4 games for the Brooklyn Dodgers during the season. He played several seasons in minor league ball, including AAA ball for several seasons.-External links:... - ”Coco”: Coco CrispCoco CrispCovelli Loyce "Coco" Crisp is an American professional baseball center fielder. Crisp is a switch-hitter and throws right-handed...
, Francisco CorderoFrancisco CorderoFrancisco Javier Cordero is a Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds... - “Cocoa”: César GutiérrezCésar GutiérrezCésar Dario Gutiérrez [goo-te-ER-rez] , also nicknamed "Cocoa", was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a shortstop for the San Francisco Giants and Detroit Tigers .-Major League career:Gutiérrez was born in Coro, Falcón State...
- ”El Duque”: Orlando HernándezOrlando HernándezOrlando Hernández Pedroso , nicknamed "El Duque", is a former Cuban right-handed baseball pitcher....
- ”Dutch”: Dutch LeonardDutch Leonard (left-handed pitcher)Hubert Benjamin "Dutch" Leonard, was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who had an 11-year career from 1913–1921, 1924-1925. He played for the Boston Red Sox and Detroit Tigers, and holds the major league modern-era record for the lowest single-season ERA of all time — 0.96...
, Emil VerbanEmil VerbanEmil Matthew Verban was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals , Philadelphia Phillies , Chicago Cubs and Boston Braves . Verban batted and threw right-handed...
, Herman BronkieHerman BronkieCharles Herman Bronkie was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Naps from 1910 to 1912, the Chicago Cubs in 1914, the St. Louis Cardinals in 1918, and the St. Louis Browns in 1919 and 1922.-External links:...
, Dutch HenryDutch HenryFrank John Henry was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1921-1930.-External links:...
, Otto KnabeOtto KnabeFranz Otto Knabe , also known as "Dutch", was an American Major league second baseman from Carrick, Pennsylvania, who played for four different teams...
, Art WilsonArt WilsonArthur Earl "Dutch" Wilson was a catcher in Major League Baseball.Wilson was the catcher for Cubs pitcher Hippo Vaughn during the "double no-hitter" game in 1917. The Cubs lost the game on an error by Wilson in the 10th inning.-References:...
, Dutch HollandDutch HollandRobert Clyde "Dutch" Holland was a Major League Baseball outfielder who played for three seasons. He played for the Boston Braves from 1932 to 1933 and the Cleveland Indians in 1934.-External links:...
, Darren DaultonDarren DaultonDarren Arthur Daulton , nicknamed Dutch, is a former catcher in Major League Baseball best remembered for his years with the Philadelphia Phillies... - ”Dutchman”: Harry FritzHarry FritzHarry Koch "Dutchman" Fritz was a third baseman for Major League Baseball teams the Philadelphia Athletics and Chicago Whales....
- ”The Dutch Master”: Johnny Vander Meer
- "El Enano (The Dwarf)": Rafael FurcalRafael FurcalRafael Antonio Furcal , is a Major League Baseball shortstop who is currently a free agent.-Early career:...
- "Finn": Hardin BarryHardin BarryHardin Barry was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics during the season.-References:...
- “Big Finn”: Lou FieneLou FieneLouis Henry Fiene was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox from 1906 to 1909.-Biography:...
- "Fitz”: Walter FrenchWalter French (baseball)Walter Edward French Walter Edward French Walter Edward French (born July 12, 1899 – May 13, 1984 , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from to . He played for the Philadelphia Athletics. In 1925 he batted .370 in 67 games for the Athletics and was...
- ”The Flying Dutchman”: Honus WagnerHonus Wagner-Louisville Colonels:Recognizing his talent, Barrow recommended Wagner to the Louisville Colonels. After some hesitation about his awkward figure, Wagner was signed by the Colonels, where he hit .338 in 61 games....
, Herman Long - ”Frenchy”: Frenchy BordagarayFrenchy BordagarayStanley George "Frenchy" Bordagaray was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and third baseman. Born in Coalinga, California, he lettered in four sports at Fresno State College before making his professional baseball debut in 1931 with the Sacramento Solons of the Pacific Coast League...
, Jeff FrancoeurJeff FrancoeurJeffrey Braden Francoeur , nicknamed "Frenchy", is a Major League Baseball right fielder who now plays for the Kansas City Royals. Francoeur is known for a strong throwing arm.-Minor league career:... - ”Germany”: Germany SchaeferGermany SchaeferHerman A. "Germany" Schaefer was a second baseman in Major League Baseball who played fifteen seasons with the Chicago Cubs, Detroit Tigers, Washington Senators, Newark Pepper, New York Yankees, and Cleveland Indians....
, Germany SmithGermany SmithGeorge J. "Germany" Smith was an American Major League Baseball player from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He played primarily shortstop for five different teams spanning 15 seasons. He made his major league debut for Altoona Mountain City of the Union Association in...
, Herman Long, Joe SchultzJoe SchultzJoseph Charles Schultz, Jr. was an American Major League Baseball catcher, coach and manager. Schultz was the first and only manager for the Seattle Pilots franchise during their lone season before they became the Milwaukee Brewers...
, Crazy SchmitCrazy SchmitFrederick M. "Crazy" Schmit was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the Pittsburgh Alleghenys, Baltimore Orioles, New York Giants, Cleveland Spiders, and Baltimore Orioles. At the time of the 1910 United States Census, Schmit was livign in Chicago with his wife Mary and their three... - ”Gookie” Travis Dawkins
- ”Hans”: Hans LobertHans LobertJohn Bernard "Hans" Lobert was an American infielder, coach, manager and scout in Major League Baseball.Lobert was born in Wilmington, Delaware...
, Johnnie WittigJohnnie WittigJohn Carl Wittig [Hans] was a pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between the and seasons for the New York Giants and Boston Red Sox .Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Wittig batted and threw right-handed...
, Frank GrubeFrank GrubeFranklin Thomas Grube , was a professional baseball player who played catcher in the Major Leagues from 1931 to 1941. He played for the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Browns. He would also play football for the New York Yankees.-External links:...
, Harry AblesHarry AblesHarry Terrell Ables was a Major League Baseball pitcher for three seasons. Ables attended Southwestern University and played professionally for the St. Louis Browns in , the Cleveland Naps in , and the New York Highlanders in .-External links:... - ”The Hebrew Hammer”: Ryan BraunRyan BraunRyan Joseph Braun is an American right-handed Major League Baseball left fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers. A perennial standout, he was ranked No...
- “HeinieHeinieHeinie may refer to:*A slang term for the buttocks *A derogatory term used for German soldiers that originated in World War I, short for Heinrich*A crewcut haircut...
”: Heinie BeckendorfHeinie BeckendorfHenry Ward "Heinie" Beckendorf was a Major League Baseball catcher from 1909-1910. He was born in New York, New York, and died in Jackson Heights, New York.-Playing career:...
1909–10; Heinie BergerHeinie BergerCharles Carl "Heinie" Berger , was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Born in LaSalle, Illinois, Berger played for four seasons for the Cleveland Naps , making his debut May 6, 1907, and playing his final on July 22, 1910. His best years were 1908 and 1909, with Berger winning 13 games in each of...
1907–10; Heinie ElderHeinie ElderHenry Knox "Heinie" Elder was a Major League Baseball pitcher. Heinie Elder was born in Seattle, Washington, and died in Long Beach, California.-Playing career:...
1913; Heinie GrohHeinie GrohHenry Knight "Heinie" Groh was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who spent nearly his entire career with the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. He was the National League's top third baseman in the late 1910s and early 1920s, and captained championship teams with the Reds and ...
1912–27; Heinie HeitmullerHeinie HeitmullerWilliam Frederick "Heinie" Heitmuller was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball. He was born in San Francisco, California and died at age 29 in Los Angeles, California...
1909–10; Heinie HeltzelHeinie HeltzelWilliam Wade "Heinie" Heltzel was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who was born and died in York, Pennsylvania.-Playing career:...
1943–44; Heinie JantzenHeinie JantzenWalter Charles "Heinie" Jantzen was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who was born in Chicago, Illinois and died at age 57 in Hines, Illinois. Jantzen played one season in the major leagues, playing 31 games for the St. Louis Browns between June 29 and September 13,...
1912; Heinie KappelHeinie KappelHenry "Heinie" Kappel was an American infielder in Major League Baseball who was born and died in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Kappel played three seasons in the major leagues with the Cincinnati Red Stockings and the Columbus Solons . Kappel played in 105 games: 49 games at shortstop, 33 at third...
1887–89; Heinie ManushHeinie ManushHenry Emmett Manush , nicknamed "Heinie" due to his German heritage, was an American left fielder in Major League Baseball, and was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1964....
1923–39; Heinie MeineHeinie MeineHenry William "Heinie" Meine was a professional baseball player. Meine was a right-handed pitcher who played for the St. Louis Browns in 1922 and for the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1929 to 1934. He was given the nickname "The Count of Luxemburg" on account of his operating a speakeasy/tavern in the...
1922–34; Heinie Mueller 1920–35; Heinie Mueller 1938–41; Heinie OdomHeinie OdomHerman Boyd "Heinie" Odom was an American third baseman in Major League Baseball who played a single game with the New York Yankees in 1925. He was born and died in Rusk, Texas. He was born Herman Boyd, and later changed his name.After attending the University of Texas, Odom played his only major...
1925; Heinie PeitzHeinie PeitzHenry Clement "Heinie" Peitz was an American baseball catcher. He played for the St. Louis Browns , Cincinnati Reds , Pittsburgh Pirates , Louisville Colonels , and St. Louis Cardinals...
1892–1913; Heinie Reitz 1893–99; Heinie SandHeinie SandJohn Henry "Heinie" Sand was an American shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from 1923 to 1928 with the Philadelphia Phillies. He debuted on April 17, and played his final game on September 30, . In 1925, he had a .364 on base percentage and 55 runs batted in and was 18th in the voting...
1923–28; Heinie ScheerHeinie ScheerHenry William "Heinie" Scheer was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball. He played for the Philadelphia Athletics from 1922 to 1923....
1922–23; Heinie SchubleHeinie SchubleHenry George "Heinie" Schuble was a Major League Baseball infielder who played seven seasons in the major leagues with the St. Louis Cardinals and Detroit Tigers .-Playing career:...
1927–36; Heinie SmithHeinie SmithGeorge Henry "Heinie" Smith was an American second baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the Louisville Colonels , Pittsburgh Pirates , New York Giants and Detroit Tigers . Smith batted and threw right-handed...
1897–1903; Heinie StaffordHeinie StaffordHenry Alexander "Heinie" Stafford was an American Major League Baseball player who played a single game for the New York Giants in .-Tufts University :...
1916; Heinie WagnerHeinie WagnerCharles Francis "Heinie" Wagner was an American baseball player and manager. He played shortstop for the New York Giants and the Boston Red Sox . He was also the manager of the Red Sox during the 1930 baseball season.Wagner was born in Harlem, New York, in September 1880...
1902–18; Heinie ZimmermanHeinie ZimmermanHenry Zimmerman , known as "Heinie" or "The Great Zim," was a Major League Baseball player in the early 20th century. Zimmerman played for the Chicago Cubs and New York Giants...
1907–19 - ”El Hombre Goma”: José Rodríguez
- “El Hombre”: Albert PujolsAlbert PujolsJosé Alberto Pujols Alcántara , better known as Albert Pujols , is a Dominican-American professional baseball player, who is currently a free agent...
- ”Indian Bob”: Bob Johnson
- ”Irish”: Irish MeuselIrish MeuselEmil Frederick "Irish" Meusel was an American baseball Left fielder.He was first signed with the Washington Senators in 1914 and played one game. After a tour in the minor league, he was traded to the Philadelphia Phillies in 1918...
, Roy CorhanRoy CorhanRoy George Corhan was a shortstop in Major League Baseball. He played for the Chicago White Sox and St. Louis Cardinals.-External links:...
, Earl HarristEarl HarristEarl "Irish" Harrist was born in Dubach, Louisiana on August 20, 1919. He was pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds , the Chicago White Sox , the Washington Senators , the St...
, Irish McIlveenIrish McIlveenHenry Cooke "Irish" McIlveen, commonly nicknamed "Irish" because he was born in Belfast, Ireland, is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1906 and the New York Highlanders in 1908-1909....
, Larry MigginsLarry MigginsLawrence Edward Miggins [″Irish″] is a former outfielder and first baseman in Major League Baseball who played for the St. Louis Cardinals in parts of the and seasons. Listed at 6' 4", 198 lb., Miggins batted and threw right handed... - "Jap": Jap BarbeauJap BarbeauWilliam Joseph "Jap" Barbeau was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for four seasons. He played for the Cleveland Naps from 1905 to 1906, the Pittsburgh Pirates in 1909, and the St. Louis Cardinals from 1909 to 1910. Barbeau stood at just 5'5".-Career:Barbeau started his professional...
, William Joseph Barbeau (1905–10) - ”Kickapoo Ed”: Ed SummersEd SummersOron Edgar Summers , nicknamed "Kickapoo Ed," due to his Kickapoo ancestry. was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played five seasons with the Detroit Tigers ....
- ”Limonar”: Rogelio MartínezRogelio MartínezRogelio Bautista Martínez Ulloa was a former pitcher in Major League Baseball who played briefly for the Washington Senators during the season. Listed at 6' 0", 180 lb., Martínez batted and threw right-handed. He was born in Cidra, Matanzas Province, Cuba...
- ”Loco”: José Herrera
- "The Mad Hungarian": Al HraboskyAl HraboskyAlan Thomas "Al" Hrabosky is a former Major League Baseball player from - for the St. Louis Cardinals, Kansas City Royals and Atlanta Braves and is currently the color commentator on Cardinals regular season broadcasts on FSN Midwest...
- ”The Mad Russian”: Lou NovikoffLou NovikoffLou Novikoff was a Major League Baseball player in the 1940s. He played mostly for the Chicago Cubs and closed his career with the Philadelphia Phillies...
- ”Manito”: Juan MarichalJuan MarichalJuan Antonio Marichal Sánchez is a former right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. Playing for the San Francisco Giants most of his career, Marichal was known for his high leg kick, pinpoint control and intimidation tactics, which included aiming pitches directly at the opposing batters'...
- ”Paddy”: Paddy BaumannPaddy BaumannCharles John "Paddy" Baumann was a Major League Baseball second baseman who played with the Detroit Tigers from 1911–1914 and the New York Yankees from 1915-1917. Born in Indianapolis, Indiana, Baumann had a career batting average of .274 and a .350 on base percentage in 299 major league games...
, Paddy Fox, Paddy LivingstonPaddy LivingstonPatrick Joseph Livingston was a Major League Baseball catcher who played for seven seasons. He played for the Cleveland Blues in 1901, the Cincinnati Reds in 1906, the Philadelphia Athletics from 1909 to 1911, the Cleveland Naps in 1912, and the St. Louis Cardinals in 1917...
, Paddy O'ConnorPaddy O'ConnorPatrick Francis O'Connor , was a Major League Baseball player who played catcher from -. He would play for the Pittsburgh Pirates, St. Louis Cardinals, New York Yankees, and Pittsburgh Rebels.-External links:...
, Paddy QuinnPaddy Quinn (baseball)Patrick "Paddy" Quinn was an American baseball player in the first professional league. He played catcher in five games for the 1871 Fort Wayne Kekiongas and he appeared in two other more major league seasons in the 1870s.Quinn was a regular league player during only one season, with three... - ”The Panamanian Express”: Allan LewisAllan LewisFor the rugby players see Allan Lewis Allan Sydney Lewis is a former professional baseball player. He was an outfielder and pinch runner over parts of 6 seasons with the Kansas City/Oakland Athletics. Lewis was a member of the 1972 and 1973 World Series champion Athletics...
- ”Panamanian Flash”: Adolfo PhillipsAdolfo PhillipsAdolfo Emilio Phillips López , is a former Major League Baseball outfielder who played from 1964-1972. He would play for the Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs, Montreal Expos, and Cleveland Indians. On June 11, 1967, he hit three home runs in one game.-External links:...
- ”Pancho”: Frank Snyder, Pancho HerreraPancho HerreraJuan Francisco "Pancho" Herrera Willavicencio was a professional baseball player. He played all or part of three seasons in Major League Baseball for the Philadelphia Phillies between 1958 and 1961, primarily as a first baseman. He also played for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro American...
- ”Pantalones”: José Santiago
- “Papi”: Edgar MartínezEdgar MartinezEdgar Martínez , nicknamed "Gar" and "Papi", is a former Major League Baseball third baseman and designated hitter. He spent his entire 18-year Major League career with the Seattle Mariners. He is the cousin of Carmelo Martínez.-Seattle Mariners:On December 19, 1982, the Seattle Mariners signed...
, David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox... - ”Papito”: José Vidal
- ”Pepe”: Pepe FriasPepe FriasJesús María "Pepe" Frías Andújar is a former shortstop in Major League Baseball who played from 1973-1981.-External links:...
, Pepe MangualPepe MangualJosé Manuel "Pepe" Mangual Guilbe is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for the Montreal Expos and New York Mets.-External links:... - ”Pepito”: César TovarCésar TovarCésar Leonardo Tovar , nicknamed "Pepito" and "Mr. Versatility", was a Venezuelan professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for the Minnesota Twins , Philadelphia Phillies , Texas Rangers , Oakland Athletics and New York Yankees...
- ”El Presidente”: Dennis MartínezDennis MartínezJosé Dennis Martínez Emilia , nicknamed "El Presidente" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
- "The Rabbi Of Swat": Moe SolomonMoe SolomonMose Hirsch Solomon, nicknamed the Rabbi of Swat was an American left-handed baseball player who briefly played for the New York Giants in 1923.-Early life:...
- ”Rico”: Rico PetrocelliRico PetrocelliAmerico Peter "Rico" Petrocelli is an American retired baseball shortstop and third baseman who played his entire career in the American League with the Boston Red Sox...
, Rico CartyRico CartyRicardo Adolfo Jacobo Carty is a former professional baseball player. Nicknamed Beeg Boy, he played mostly as an outfielder in Major League Baseball from to...
, Rico RossyRico RossyElam José "Rico" Rossy Ramos is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball as a utility infielder for the Atlanta Braves, Kansas City Royals, and the Seattle Mariners.... - ”SuperJew”: Mike EpsteinMike EpsteinMichael Peter Epstein , nicknamed SuperJew, is a former Major League Baseball player for the Baltimore Orioles, Washington Senators, Oakland Athletics, Texas Rangers, and California Angels from –....
- ”Tito”: Tito FranconaTito FranconaJohn Patsy "Tito" Francona is a former outfielder/first baseman in professional baseball. He is the father of former Boston Red Sox manager Terry Francona.-Career:...
, Tito FuentesTito FuentesRigoberto "Tito" Fuentes Peat is a retired second baseman who played for 13 seasons in the Major Leagues between 1965 and 1978...
, Tito LandrumTito LandrumTerry Lee Landrum , is a former professional baseball player who played in the Major Leagues primarily as an outfielder from 1980-1988.... - "The Yiddish Curver": Barney PeltyBarney PeltyBarney Pelty , was a major league baseball pitcher known as "the Yiddish Curver" because he was one of the first Jewish baseball players in the American League. His career ERA is 2.63, 60th-best of all pitchers in major league baseball...
Feminine Nicknames
- "Babe": Babe HermanBabe HermanFloyd Caves "Babe" Herman was an American right fielder in Major League Baseball who was best known for his several seasons with the Brooklyn Robins ....
, Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935... - "Boob": Joseph "Boob" FowlerBoob FowlerJoseph Chester "Boob" Fowler was a Major League Baseball shortstop. He played for the Cincinnati Reds and Boston Red Sox . He stood 5'11½" and weighed 180 lbs....
- "Dike": Lawrence "Dike" VarneyDike VarneyLawrence Delano "Dike" Varney was a Major League Baseball pitcher during part of the season. The left-hander was born in Dover, New Hampshire....
- "The Gay Reliever": Joe PageJoe PageJoseph Francis Page , nicknamed Fireman and The Gay Reliever, was a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. Page, who was left-handed, played with the New York Yankees from to and with the Pittsburgh Pirates in .-Professional career:Page was signed by the New York Yankees as an amateur free...
- "Granny": Granny HamnerGranny HamnerGranville Wilbur Hamner was an American shortstop and second baseman in Major League Baseball. Hamner was one of the key players on the "Whiz Kids", the National League champion Philadelphia Phillies...
- "Judy": Judy JohnsonJudy JohnsonWilliam Julius "Judy" Johnson was an American third baseman in Negro league baseball.Johnson was born in Snow Hill, Maryland. Although his father wanted him to be a boxer, Johnson, who was 5 ft 11 in and only 150 lb , was far better suited for a career in baseball...
- "Julie": Julie WeraJulie WeraJulian Valentine Wera was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for the New York Yankees. He joined the Yankees in 1927 where he was a reserve on the famed Murderer's Row team that won the World Series. He also played briefly on the 1929 Yankee team...
- "Lady": Charles "Lady" BaldwinLady BaldwinCharles B. "Lady" Baldwin was an American left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played six seasons in the Union Association, National League, and Players' League with the Milwaukee Brewers , Detroit Wolverines , Brooklyn Bridegrooms , and Buffalo Bisons...
and Harley "Lady" Payne - "Mother": Mother WatsonMother WatsonWalter L. "Mother" Watson was an American professional baseball player in the mid-1880s. Born in Middleport, Ohio in 1865, he started two games at pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds of the American Association. He completed one of his starts, and in 14 innings pitched, he had a 5.79 ERA, and was 0–1...
- "Patsy": Patsy TebeauPatsy TebeauOliver Wendell Tebeau was an American first and third baseman and manager in Major League Baseball. Tebeau batted and threw right-handed. He was born in St. Louis, Missouri....
- "Pinky": Pinky HigginsPinky HigginsMichael Franklin "Pinky" Higgins was an American third baseman, manager, front office executive and scout in Major League Baseball who played for three teams and served as manager or general manager of the Boston Red Sox during the period of through . He batted and threw right-handed.-Playing...
, Pinky HargravePinky HargraveWilliam McKinley "Pinky" Hargrave was a Major League Baseball catcher who played ten seasons with the Washington Senators , St. Louis Browns , Detroit Tigers , and Boston Braves . Born in New Haven, Indiana, Hargrave was the younger brother of Cincinnati Reds catcher, Bubbles Hargrave...
, Pinky PittengerPinky PittengerClarke Alonzo "Pinky" Pittenger [previously thought to be Pittinger] was a reserve infielder/outfielder in Major League Baseball, playing mainly at shortstop for three different teams between the and seasons. Listed at 5' 10", 160 lb., Pittenger batted and threw right-handed...
, and Pinky WhitneyPinky WhitneyArthur Carter Whitney , born in San Antonio, Texas, was a third baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies and Boston Braves/Boston Bees .He was named to the 1936 National League All-Star Team.... - "Roxie": Alfred "Roxie" LawsonRoxie LawsonAlfred Voyle "Roxie" Lawson was a Major League Baseball player.After attending Iowa Wesleyan College, Roxie Lawson played nine Major League seasons as a right-handed pitcher with the Cleveland Indians , Detroit Tigers , and St. Louis Browns...
- "Sadie": Sargent "Sadie" HouckSadie HouckSargent Perry "Sadie" Houck was an American Major League Baseball shortstop for eight seasons from 1879 to 1887. He played for the Boston Red Caps, Providence Grays, Detroit Wolverines, Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, Washington Nationals, and New York Metropolitans. Houck had a career...
and John Joseph "Sadie" McMahonSadie McMahonJohn Joseph "Sadie" McMahon , is a former professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1889-1897. McMahon would play for the Philadelphia Athletics, Baltimore Orioles, and the Brooklyn Bridegrooms.McMahon was born in Wilmington, Delaware and grew up in the Henry Clay... - "Tilly": Tilly WalkerTilly WalkerClarence William "Tilly" Walker was an American left and center fielder in Major League Baseball from 1911-1923. Born in Telford, Tennessee, Walker hit .281, and he was one of the first power hitters, slugging 17 home runs in 1920, 23 in 1921, and 37 in 1922...
Titles and Ranks
- “Admiral”: Claude BerryClaude BerryClaude Elzy Berry , born in Losantville, Indiana, was a catcher for the Chicago White Sox , Philadelphia Athletics and Pittsburgh Rebels ....
and Admiral SchleiAdmiral SchleiGeorge Henry "Admiral" Schlei was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played all or part of eight seasons in the majors, between 1904 and 1911, for the Cincinnati Reds and New York Giants. He was a starting catcher from the 1904 to the 1909 season.... - “Alderman”: Sam Brouthers and Frank Briody
- “Baron”: Elmer KnetzerElmer KnetzerElmer Ellsworth Knetzer is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1909-1917. He played for the Brooklyn Dodgers, Pittsburgh Rebels, Boston Braves, and Cincinnati Reds.-External links:...
- “Baron von Mitterwald”: George MitterwaldGeorge MitterwaldGeorge Eugene Mitterwald is a former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs and Minnesota Twins, primarily as a catcher. His major league career lasted from 1966-77. His nickname was 'The Baron'.Following his retirement, he entered the minor league...
- “Boss”: Boss SchmidtBoss SchmidtCharles "Boss" Schmidt was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played six seasons with the Detroit Tigers ....
- “Captain”: Cap AnsonCap AnsonAdrian Constantine Anson , nicknamed "Cap" and "Pop", was a National Association and Major League Baseball first baseman...
and Jason VaritekJason VaritekJason Andrew Varitek is an American professional baseball catcher who is a free agent. After being traded as a minor league prospect by the Seattle Mariners, Varitek has played his entire major league career for the Boston Red Sox... - “Captain Hook”: Sparky AndersonSparky AndersonGeorge Lee "Sparky" Anderson was an American Major League Baseball manager. He managed the National League's Cincinnati Reds to the 1975 and 1976 championships, then added a third title in 1984 with the Detroit Tigers of the American League. He was the first manager to win the World Series in both...
- “The Chairman of the Board”: Whitey FordWhitey FordEdward Charles "Whitey" Ford is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who spent his entire 18-year career with the New York Yankees. He was voted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1974.-Early life and career:...
- “Chief”: Chief BenderChief BenderCharles Albert "Chief" Bender was a pitcher in Major League Baseball during the first two decades of the 20th century...
, Chief HogsettChief HogsettElon Chester "Chief" Hogsett was a sub-marining left-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played 11 seasons in the American League with the Detroit Tigers , St...
, Chief MeyersChief MeyersJohn Tortes "Chief" Meyers was a Major League Baseball catcher for the New York Giants, Boston Braves, and Brooklyn Robins from 1909 to 1917. He played on the early Giants teams under manager John McGraw and was the primary catcher for Hall of Famer Christy Mathewson...
, Chief ZimmerChief ZimmerCharles Louis Zimmer was a catcher in Major League Baseball for 19 seasons from to , playing for the Detroit Wolverines , New York Metropolitans...
, Chad CorderoChad CorderoChad Patrick Cordero is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher. He broke into the big league ranks with the Montreal Expos...
, Freddy GarcíaFreddy GarcíaFreddy Antonio García , nicknamed "The Chief", is a Venezuelan Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher who is currently a free agent...
, and Mel HarderMel HarderMelvin Leroy Harder , nicknamed "Chief", was an American, right-handed, starting pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball, who played his entire career with the Cleveland Indians. He spent 36 seasons overall with the Indians, as a player from 1928 to 1947 and as one of the game's most highly... - “Colonel”: Jerry ColemanJerry ColemanGerald Francis "Jerry" Coleman is a former Major League Baseball second baseman for the New York Yankees. Currently, he is an analyst and former play-by-play radio announcer for the San Diego Padres...
, Roy BeecherRoy BeecherLeroy "Colonel" Beecher was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He played for the New York Giants in 1907 and 1908.-External links:...
and Gil HatfieldGil HatfieldGilbert Hatfield , was an American professional baseball player who played third base and shortstop in the Major Leagues from 1885-1895.-External links:... - "The Colossus Of Clout": Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
- "The Counsell-man": Craig CounsellCraig CounsellCraig John Counsell is a Major League Baseball infielder.Counsell grew up in Whitefish Bay, Wisconsin, and attended Whitefish Bay High School, where he played baseball. His father worked for the Milwaukee Brewers...
- “Count”: Count CampauCount CampauCharles Colombus "Count" Campau was an American Major League Baseball player from Detroit, Michigan. After attending the University of Notre Dame, he played parts of three seasons in the major leagues.-Career:...
- “Deacon”: Deacon McGuireDeacon McGuireJames Thomas "Deacon" McGuire was a catcher, manager and coach in Major League Baseball who spent over a quarter of a century playing professional baseball in a much-traveled career which saw him set several records for durability...
, Deacon WhiteDeacon WhiteJames Laurie "Deacon" White was an American baseball player who was one of the principal stars during the first two decades of the sport's professional era...
, Vern LawVern LawVernon Sanders Law is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for 16 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Career:Law was a member of the National League All Star Team in...
, Bill McKechnieBill McKechnieWilliam Boyd McKechnie was an American third baseman, manager and coach in Major League Baseball. He was the first manager to win World Series titles with two different teams , and remains one of only two managers to win pennants with three teams, also capturing the National League title in 1928...
, Deacon Jones (infielder)Deacon Jones (infielder)Grover William "Deacon" Jones , is a retired professional baseball player who played first base in the Major Leagues from - with the Chicago White Sox....
, Deacon Jones (pitcher)Deacon Jones (pitcher)Carroll Elmer "Deacon" Jones , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Detroit Tigers.-External links:...
, and Fred JohnsonFred Johnson (baseball)Frederick Edward Johnson was a Major League Baseball player who played for the New York Giants and the St. Louis Browns. He debuted in 1922 on September 27 with the Giants. After the 1923 season he didn't appear again in the major leagues until 1938 when he showed up to pitch for the Browns... - “Doc”: Doc CramerDoc CramerRoger Maxwell Cramer [Doc] was an American center fielder and left-handed batter in Major League Baseball who played for four American League teams from 1929 to 1948.-Career:...
, Dwight GoodenDwight GoodenDwight Eugene Gooden , nicknamed "Doc Gooden" or "Dr. K", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was one of the most dominant and feared pitchers in the National League in the middle and late 1980s.-Career:...
, Roy HalladayRoy HalladayHarry Leroy "Roy" Halladay III , nicknamed "Doc", is a Major League Baseball starting pitcher for the Philadelphia Phillies...
, Doc JohnstonDoc JohnstonWheeler Roger "Doc" Johnston , was a professional baseball player who played infielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the Cleveland Indians, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Philadelphia Athletics.-External links:...
, Doc LavanDoc LavanJohn Leonard "Doc" Lavan was a Major League Baseball shortstop who played 12 seasons with the St. Louis Browns , Philadelphia Athletics , Washington Senators , and St. Louis Cardinals...
, Doc MedichDoc MedichGeorge Francis "Doc" Medich in Aliquippa, Beaver County, Pennsylvania, is a former professional baseball player who pitched in the Major Leagues from 1972-1982...
, and more - “Dr. K”: Dwight GoodenDwight GoodenDwight Eugene Gooden , nicknamed "Doc Gooden" or "Dr. K", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher. He was one of the most dominant and feared pitchers in the National League in the middle and late 1980s.-Career:...
- “Duke”: Duke SniderDuke SniderEdwin Donald "Duke" Snider , nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and "The Duke of Flatbush", was a Major League Baseball center fielder and left-handed batter who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , and San Francisco Giants .Snider was elected to the National Baseball Hall of...
, Duke CarmelDuke CarmelLeon James "Duke" Carmel is a former professional baseball player. He played all or part of four seasons in Major League Baseball, between 1959 and 1965, for the St. Louis Cardinals, New York Mets, and New York Yankees, primarily as an outfielder.-External links:...
, Paul DerringerPaul DerringerSamuel Paul Derringer was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played for three National League teams from 1931 to 1945, primarily the Cincinnati Reds....
, Bob DillingerBob DillingerRobert Bernard "Bob" Dillinger was a professional baseball player who played third base in the major leagues from 1946-51. He played for the St. Louis Browns, Philadelphia Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago White Sox. He was born in Glendale, California.Dillinger led the American League in...
, Duke FarrellDuke FarrellCharles Andrew Farrell was a 19th century Major League Baseball catcher. Born in Oakdale, Massachusetts, he played for eight teams during his 18 year career...
, Duke SimsDuke SimsDuane B. Sims was a Major League Baseball catcher who played from 1964 to 1974 with the Cleveland Indians, Los Angeles Dodgers, Detroit Tigers, New York Yankees and Texas Rangers....
and others - “The Duke of Flatbush”: Duke SniderDuke SniderEdwin Donald "Duke" Snider , nicknamed "The Silver Fox" and "The Duke of Flatbush", was a Major League Baseball center fielder and left-handed batter who played for the Brooklyn and Los Angeles Dodgers , New York Mets , and San Francisco Giants .Snider was elected to the National Baseball Hall of...
- “The Duke of Tralee”: Roger BresnahanRoger BresnahanRoger Philip Bresnahan , nicknamed "The Duke of Tralee" for his Irish roots, was an American player in Major League Baseball who starred primarily as a catcher and a player-manager...
- “The Earl of Baltimore”: Earl WeaverEarl WeaverEarl Sidney Weaver is a former Major League Baseball manager. He spent his entire 17-year managerial career with the Baltimore Orioles . Weaver was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1996.-Playing career:After playing for Beaumont High School in St...
- “The Earl of Snohomish”: Earl AverillEarl AverillHoward Earl Averill was an American player in Major League Baseball who was a center fielder from 1929 to 1941...
- “El Presidente”: Dennis MartinezDennis MartínezJosé Dennis Martínez Emilia , nicknamed "El Presidente" , is a former Major League Baseball pitcher...
- “Father”: John KellyJohn Kelly (catcher)John Francis Kelly was a Major League Baseball player. As a player, he was primarily a catcher, but also played 17 games as an outfielder and 1 game as a first baseman...
- “Gentleman George”: George DeckerGeorge Decker (baseball)George A. Decker , was a professional baseball player who played outfielder in the Major Leagues from -. He would play for the St. Louis Browns, Chicago Colts, Louisville Colonels, and Washington Senators.-External links:...
, George Haddock, and George StallingsGeorge StallingsGeorge Tweedy Stallings was an American manager and player in Major League Baseball. His most famous achievement – leading the Boston Braves from last place in mid-July to the National League championship and a World Series sweep of the powerful Philadelphia Athletics – resulted in a nickname he... - “Gentleman Jim”: Jim Hickman
- "General”: Alvin CrowderAlvin CrowderAlvin Floyd Crowder , nicknamed "General," was an American right-handed pitcher in Major League Baseball who played eleven seasons in the American League with the Washington Senators, the St. Louis Browns, and the Detroit Tigers...
, General StaffordGeneral StaffordJames Joseph "General" Stafford was a Major League Baseball player from 1890 to 1899. He played for the Buffalo Bisons, New York Giants, Louisville Colonels, Boston Beaneaters, and Washington Senators. Stafford stood at 5' 8" and weighed 165 lbs...
, Gary MatthewsGary MatthewsGary Nathaniel Matthews Sr. , nicknamed Sarge, is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. He now serves as a color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies. From through , Matthews played for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle...
, and Gary Matthews Jr. - “The Governor”: Jerry BrowneJerry BrowneJerome Austin "The Governor" Browne was a Major League Baseball second baseman from to . Currently, he is the hitting coach for the Syracuse Chiefs.-External links:...
and Frank EllerbeFrank EllerbeFrancis Rogers Ellerbe was a Major League Baseball third baseman who played for six seasons. He played for the Washington Senators from 1919 to 1921, the St. Louis Browns from 1921 to 1924, and the Cleveland Indians in 1924.... - “Judge”: Harry LumleyHarry Lumley (baseball)Harry Garfield Lumley was a right fielder and manager in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Judge", Lumley spent his entire career with the Brooklyn Superbas in the National League. He batted and threw left-handed....
and Ralph WorksRalph WorksRalph Talmadge Works , nicknamed "Judge," was an American Major League Baseball pitcher for five seasons, with the Detroit Tigers and Cincinnati Reds . Born in Payson, Illinois, Works was called "Judge" by teammates for his scholarly countenance. Works had career record of 24-24 with a 3.79 ERA... - “The Kentucky Colonel”: Earle CombsEarle CombsEarle Bryan Combs was an American professional baseball player, who played his entire career for the New York Yankees . Combs batted leadoff and played center field on the Yankees' fabled 1927 team...
- “King”: King KellyKing KellyMichael Joseph "King" Kelly was an American right fielder, catcher, and manager in various professional American baseball leagues including the National League, International Association, Players' League, and the American Association. He spent the majority of his 16-season playing career with the...
, King BradyKing BradyJames Ward Brady was a starting pitcher in Major League Baseball who played between and . Brady batted and threw right-handed...
and Jim LeyritzJim LeyritzJames Joseph Leyritz is a former catcher and infielder in Major League Baseball.-Early years:Leyritz attended Turpin High School in Cincinnati, Ohio, Middle Georgia Jr... - “King Carl”: Carl HubbellCarl HubbellCarl Owen Hubbell was an American baseball player. He was a member of the New York Giants in the National League from 1928 to 1943, and remained on the Giants' payroll for the rest of his life, long after their move to San Francisco.Twice voted the National League's Most Valuable Player, Hubbell...
- “The King of Crash”: Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
- “The Knight Of Kennett Square”: Herb PennockHerb PennockHerbert Jefferis Pennock was a left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher best known for his time spent with the star-studded New York Yankee teams of the mid to late 1920s and early 1930s. Pennock won two World Series championships with the Red Sox and then four World Series championships with the...
- “Little General”: Johnny BenchJohnny BenchJohnny Lee Bench is a former professional baseball catcher who played in the Major Leagues for the Cincinnati Reds from 1967 to 1983 and is a member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame...
- “Little Professor”: Dom DiMaggioDom DiMaggioDominic Paul DiMaggio , nicknamed "The Little Professor", was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He played his entire 11-year baseball career for the Boston Red Sox...
- “Lord”: Jimmy JordanJimmy JordanJames William Jordan was an American baseball player whose career in the major leagues lasted from April 20, 1933 to September 27, 1936....
- “The Mahatma”: Branch RickeyBranch RickeyWesley Branch Rickey was an innovative Major League Baseball executive elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1967...
- “Major”: Ralph HoukRalph HoukRalph George Houk , nicknamed The Major, was an American catcher, coach, manager, and front office executive in Major League Baseball...
and Les MannLes MannLeslie Mann , was a professional baseball player who played outfield in the Major Leagues from 1913-1928. He played for the Boston Braves, St... - “Master Melvin”: Mel OttMel OttMelvin Thomas Ott , nicknamed "Master Melvin", was a Major League Baseball right fielder. He played his entire career for the New York Giants . Ott was born in Gretna, Louisiana. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
- “The Mayor”: Sean Casey
- “The Mayor of Wrigley Field”: Hank SauerHank SauerHenry John "Hank" Sauer was a left fielder in Major League Baseball. From 1941 through 1959, Sauer played for the Cincinnati Reds , Chicago Cubs , St. Louis Cardinals , New York Giants and San Francisco Giants...
- “Mr. Baseball”: Bobby BraganBobby BraganRobert Randall Bragan was a shortstop, catcher, manager, and coach in American Major League Baseball. He also was an influential executive in minor league baseball...
, Connie MackConnie MackConnie Mack may refer to:* Connie Mack I , Hall of Fame baseball manager, player, owner* Connie Mack III , U.S. Representative , U.S. Senator from Florida * Connie Mack IV , U.S...
, and Bob UeckerBob UeckerRobert George "Bob" Uecker is an American former Major League Baseball player, later a sportscaster, comedian, and actor. Uecker was given the title of "Mr. Baseball" by Johnny Carson... - “Mr. Clutch”: David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox...
- “Mr. Cub”: Ernie BanksErnie BanksErnest "Ernie" Banks , nicknamed "Mr. Cub", is a former Major League Baseball shortstop and first baseman. He played his entire 19-year baseball career with the Chicago Cubs . He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1977.-High school years:Banks was a letterman and standout in football,...
- “Mr. Marlin”: Jeff ConineJeff ConineJeffrey Guy Conine is a former Major League Baseball first baseman/outfielder who played several years with the Florida Marlins. Previously, Conine played with the Kansas City Royals , Florida Marlins , Baltimore Orioles , Philadelphia Phillies , Cincinnati Reds , and New York Mets . He batted and...
- “Mr. October”: Reggie JacksonReggie JacksonReginald Martinez "Reggie" Jackson , nicknamed "Mr. October" for his clutch hitting in the postseason with the New York Yankees, is a former American Major League Baseball right fielder. During a 21-year baseball career, he played from 1967-1987 for four different teams. Jackson currently serves as...
- "Mr. Padre": Tony GwynnTony GwynnAnthony Keith "Tony" Gwynn, Sr. , nicknamed Mr. Padre and Captain Video, is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He is statistically one of the best and most consistent hitters in baseball history. He played his entire 20-year baseball career for the San Diego Padres...
- “Mr. November”: Derek JeterDerek JeterDerek Sanderson Jeter is an American baseball shortstop who has played 17 years in Major League Baseball for the New York Yankees. A twelve-time All-Star and five-time World Series champion, Jeter's clubhouse presence, on-field leadership, hitting ability, and baserunning have made him a central...
- “Mr. Tiger”: Al KalineAl KalineAlbert William "Al" Kaline is a former Major League Baseball right fielder. He is a member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. Kaline played his entire 22-year baseball career with the Detroit Tigers. Kaline still works for the Tigers as a front office official. Because of his lengthy career and...
- “The Old Professor”: Casey StengelCasey StengelCharles Dillon "Casey" Stengel , nicknamed "The Old Perfessor", was an American Major League Baseball outfielder and manager. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in ....
- “Parson”: Parson NicholsonParson NicholsonThomas Clark "Parson" Nicholson was an infielder in Major League Baseball during the 19th century. He was born in and grew up in Blaine, Ohio...
and Billy SundayBilly SundayWilliam Ashley "Billy" Sunday was an American athlete who, after being a popular outfielder in baseball's National League during the 1880s, became the most celebrated and influential American evangelist during the first two decades of the 20th century.Born into poverty in Iowa, Sunday spent some... - “Preacher”: Preacher RoePreacher RoeElwin Charles Roe was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the St. Louis Cardinals , Pittsburgh Pirates , and Brooklyn Dodgers .-Early years:...
, Barry BonnellBarry BonnellRobert Barry Bonnell , is a former outfielder in Major League Baseball.He was a star athlete at Milford High School near Cincinnati, Ohio, where he played both varsity baseball and basketball on championship teams...
, Vern LawVern LawVernon Sanders Law is a retired Major League Baseball pitcher. He played for 16 seasons for the Pittsburgh Pirates.-Career:Law was a member of the National League All Star Team in...
, and Wally HebertWally HebertWallace Andrew "Wally" Hebert was a sidearming left-handed Major League Baseball starting pitcher who played from 1931 to 1933 for the St. Louis Browns and in 1943 for the Pittsburgh Pirates... - “Prince Hal”: Hal NewhouserHal NewhouserHarold "Prince Hal" Newhouser was an American pitcher for Major League Baseball who played 17 seasons from 1939 to 1955, mostly with the Detroit Tigers of the American League...
- “Professor”: Joe OstrowskiJoe OstrowskiJoseph Paul Ostrowski was a Major League Baseball pitcher. He played all or part of five seasons in the majors, from -, for the St. Louis Browns and New York Yankees....
- “Red Baron”: Rusty GreerRusty GreerThurman Clyde "Rusty" Greer III is a former Major League Baseball outfielder for the Texas Rangers...
and Rick Sutcliffe - "Sarge": Gary MatthewsGary MatthewsGary Nathaniel Matthews Sr. , nicknamed Sarge, is a former left fielder in Major League Baseball. He now serves as a color commentator for the Philadelphia Phillies. From through , Matthews played for the San Francisco Giants, Atlanta Braves, Philadelphia Phillies, Chicago Cubs and Seattle...
- "Señor Octubre": David OrtizDavid OrtizDavid Américo Ortiz Arias , known as David Ortiz, nicknamed "Big Papi", is a Dominican American professional baseball player who is currently a free agent. Previously, Ortiz played with the Minnesota Twins and Boston Red Sox...
- "Sheff": Gary SheffieldGary SheffieldGary Antonian Sheffield , nicknamed "Sheff", is an American retired Major League Baseball outfielder. He played for eight major league ball clubs from 1988 to 2009, primarily as an outfielder.-Biography:...
- “Sheriff”: Sheriff BlakeSheriff BlakeJohn Frederick "Sheriff" Blake , is a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1920–1931 and 1937. He would play for the St. Louis Browns, St. Louis Cardinals, Pittsburgh Pirates, Philadelphia Phillies, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:...
, Norm CharltonNorm CharltonNorman Wood Charlton III , nicknamed "The Sheriff", is a former Major League Baseball relief pitcher for the Cincinnati Reds , Seattle Mariners , Philadelphia Phillies , Baltimore Orioles , Atlanta Braves , and Tampa Bay Devil Rays .Charlton holds three degrees from Rice University.The left-handed...
, Jim ConstableJim ConstableJimmy Lee Constable was a relief pitcher in Major League Baseball. From 1957 through 1963, he played for the New York/San Francisco Giants, Cleveland Indians, Washington Senators and Milwaukee Braves. Constable, nicknamed "Sheriff", was a switch-hitter and threw left handed...
, Del GainerDel GainerDellos Clinton Gainer , nicknamed "Sheriff," was a Major League Baseball first baseman who played 10 seasons in the Major Leagues...
, Dave HarrisDave HarrisDave Harris is an American disc jockey, songwriter, and musician.He was born in Glasgow, Kentucky and has hosted the syndicated radio show, Retro Rewind since 1999. Harris created Retro Rewind in October 1997. He also wrote for other syndicated radio shows in the late 1980s...
and more - “Sir Hugh”: Hugh DuffyHugh DuffyHugh Duffy was a 19th century Major League Baseball player. He was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1945.-Career:...
- “Sir Richard”: Duff CooleyDuff CooleyDuff Gordon "Sir Richard" Cooley was a professional baseball player whose career spanned 17 seasons, 13 of which were spent in Major League Baseball . Cooley, an outfielder and first baseman, had a career batting average of .294 in 1,317 games played...
- "Sir Sidney": Sidney PonsonSidney PonsonSidney Alton Ponson is a Major League pitcher who is currently a free agent. According to the Atlantic League website Ponson was placed on the "Retired" list as of June 18, 2010. Ponson stands at 6'1" tall and weighs 260 pounds. He throws right-handed...
- “Sir Timothy”: Tim KeefeTim KeefeTimothy John "Tim" Keefe , nicknamed "Smiling Tim" and "Sir Timothy", was an American Major League Baseball pitcher. He was one of the most dominating pitchers of the 19th century and posted impressive statistics in one category or another for almost every season he pitched...
- “The Sultan Of Swat”: Babe RuthBabe RuthGeorge Herman Ruth, Jr. , best known as "Babe" Ruth and nicknamed "the Bambino" and "the Sultan of Swat", was an American Major League baseball player from 1914–1935...
Mechanical or Industry Nicknames
- "Bazooka": Eddie BasinskiEddie BasinskiEdwin Frank Basinski is a former infielder in Major League Baseball. 'Eddie' played from 1944-1947 with the Brooklyn Dodgers and Pittsburgh Pirates....
- "The Big Train": Walter JohnsonWalter JohnsonWalter Perry Johnson , nicknamed "Barney" and "The Big Train", was a Major League Baseball right-handed pitcher. He played his entire 21-year baseball career for the Washington Senators...
Jim AsbellJim AsbellJames Marion Asbell was an outfielder in Major League Baseball for the Chicago Cubs. Nicknamed "Big Train," his career was a brief one, consisting of a single season, the Cubs' World Series year of 1938.... - "The Big Wheel": Lance ParrishLance ParrishLance Michael Parrish, aka "Big Wheel", is an American former professional baseball player. He played in Major League Baseball as a catcher for the Detroit Tigers , Philadelphia Phillies , California Angels , Seattle Mariners , Cleveland Indians , Pittsburgh Pirates , and the Toronto Blue Jays...
- "Bomber": Maurice Van RobaysMaurice Van RobaysMaurice Rene Van Robays , nicknamed "Bomber," was a Major League Baseball player who was born and died in Detroit, Michigan. Primarily an outfielder, Van Robays spent six seasons in the majors, all with the Pittsburgh Pirates...
- "Bullet": Bullet RoganBullet RoganCharles Wilber "Bullet" Rogan, also known as "Bullet Joe" , was an American pitcher and outfielder for the Kansas City Monarchs in the Negro baseball leagues from 1920 to 1938...
Bob TurleyBob TurleyRobert Lee Turley was a Major League Baseball pitcher.Turley was signed as an amateur free agent by the St. Louis Browns in . He played his first game on September 29, 1951 for the Browns and moved with them to Baltimore in...
Jack ThoneyJack ThoneyJohn Thoney [Bullet Jack] was a reserve outfielder / infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1902 through 1911 for the Cleveland Bronchos , Baltimore Orioles , Washington Senators , New York Highlanders , and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 10", 175 lb., Thoney batted and threw...
Frank Miller Bullet Joe BushBullet Joe BushLeslie Ambrose "Bullet Joe" Bush born in Brainerd, Minnesota was a pitcher for the Philadelphia Athletics , Boston Red Sox , New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns , Washington Senators , Pittsburgh Pirates and New York Giants... - "Cadillac": Franklin StubbsFranklin StubbsFranklin Lee Stubbs was a Major League Baseball player from 1984 to 1995.Over his 10-year career he played with four teams: the Los Angeles Dodgers , Houston Astros , Milwaukee Brewers , and Detroit Tigers .Playing for the Dodgers in 1987, primarily as a first baseman, Stubbs had 885 total...
- "Cannonball": Ed CraneEd Crane (baseball)Edward Nicholas Crane , nicknamed Cannonball, was an American right-handed pitcher and outfielder in Major League Baseball for eight seasons...
Ed Morris John ShafferJohn Shaffer (baseball)John W. Shaffer was an American baseball player. He played for the 1886 New York Metropolitans. He continued to play in the minor leagues through 1897.-External links:...
Bill StemmeyerBill StemmeyerWilliam "Cannon Ball" Stemmeyer was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the Boston Beaneaters and Cleveland Blues....
Cannonball TitcombCannonball TitcombLedell "Cannonball" Titcomb was an American Major League Baseball player who played for several teams in the National League and American Association. Born in West Baldwin, Maine, he pitched a total of five seasons, finishing with a 30-29 record and a 3.47 ERA...
Gus WeyhingGus WeyhingAugust "Gus" Weyhing was a pitcher for nine professional baseball teams in a career that spanned 14 years from to . He was small for a pitcher by today's standards, listed at 5 feet 10 inches tall and between 120-145 pounds... - "Crane": Frank RebergerFrank RebergerFrank Beall Reberger is an American former professional baseball pitcher and coach in Major League Baseball.-Playing career:...
- "Fireball": Fireball Smith
- "Gunboat": Harry GumbertHarry GumbertHarry Edwards "Gunboat" Gumbert was a pitcher for Major League Baseball. Two of his great uncles, Ad Gumbert and Billy Gumbert were also Major League Baseball pitchers....
- "Gunner": Bill McGunnigleBill McGunnigleWilliam Henry McGunnigle was an American baseball manager for the Brooklyn Bridegrooms, Pittsburgh Pirates and Louisville Colonels...
Bobby ReevesBobby Reeves (baseball)Robert "Bobby" Edwin Reeves was an infielder in Major League Baseball who played from 1926 through 1931 for the Washington Senators and Boston Red Sox . Listed at 5' 11", 170 lb., Reeves batted and threw right-handed...
Guy CantrellGuy CantrellGuy Dewey Cantrell was a pitcher in Major League Baseball. He pitched from 1925-1930.-External links:... - "Hammer": Hank Aaron, John MilnerJohn MilnerJohn David Milner was an American first baseman and left fielder in Major League Baseball. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, he grew up a huge Hank Aaron fan, even appropriating his idol's nickname, "The Hammer." He was a member of the "We Are Family" Pittsburgh Pirates team that won the World Series...
, Josh WillinghamJosh WillinghamJoshua David Willingham is an American Major League Baseball left fielder. He has played for the Florida Marlins, Washington Nationals and Oakland Athletics.-Early years:... - "Hammerin' Hank": Hank Aaron, Hank GreenbergHank GreenbergHenry Benjamin "Hank" Greenberg , nicknamed "Hammerin' Hank" or "The Hebrew Hammer," was an American professional baseball player in the 1930s and 1940s. A first baseman primarily for the Detroit Tigers, Greenberg was one of the premier power hitters of his generation...
- "Iron Duke": Bill KenworthyBill KenworthyWilliam Jennings Kenworthy was a Major League Baseball second baseman. He played all or part of four seasons in the majors, two of which — and — were spent as the starting second baseman for the Kansas City Packers of the short-lived Federal League. Bracketed around that were short stints for the...
- "The Iron Horse": Lou GehrigLou GehrigHenry Louis "Lou" Gehrig , nicknamed "The Iron Horse" for his durability, was an American Major League Baseball first baseman. He played his entire 17-year baseball career for the New York Yankees . Gehrig set several major league records. He holds the record for most career grand slams...
- "Iron Man": Cal Ripken Archie CampbellArchie Campbell (baseball)Archibald Stewart Campbell was a Major League Baseball pitcher for the New York Yankees in the 1928 season. He also played with the Washington Senators in 1929 and the Cincinnati Reds in 1930. Campbell pitched in 40 games in parts of three seasons, chiefly as a reliever, with two wins, six losses...
Joe McGinnity Ray MuellerRay MuellerRay Coleman Mueller was an American professional baseball player, a catcher in the Major Leagues from 1935–1944 and 1946–1951. Nicknamed "Iron Man," Mueller appeared as a catcher in every game the Cincinnati Reds played — 155 — during the wartime season...
Wiley PiattWiley PiattWiley Harold Piatt was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1898-1903. He played for the Philadelphia Phillies, Philadelphia Athletics, Boston Beaneaters, and Chicago White Sox....
Ray StarrRay StarrRaymond Francis Starr , was a professional baseball player who played pitcher in the Major Leagues from 1932-1945. He would play for the New York Giants, St. Louis Cardinals, Boston Braves, Cincinnati Reds, Pittsburgh Pirates, and Chicago Cubs.-External links:... - "Jet" or "The Jet": Chet LemonChet LemonChester Earl Lemon is a former Major League Baseball outfielder. A three time All-Star, he was a member of the World Series champion 1984 Detroit Tigers.-Early years:...
Sam JethroeSam JethroeSamuel Jethroe, nicknamed "The Jet" , was an American center fielder in Negro League and Major League Baseball. With the Cincinnati & Cleveland Buckeyes he won a pair of batting titles, hit .340 over seven seasons from 1942 to 1948, and helped the team to two pennants and the Negro League World... - "Little Steam Engine": Pud GalvinPud GalvinJames Francis Galvin , nicknamed "Pud", "Gentle Jeems", and "The Little Steam Engine", was an American National Association and Major League Baseball pitcher. He was Major League Baseball's first 300-game winner...
- "The Mechanic": Tony FossasTony FossasEmilio Antonio "Tony" Fossas Morejon is a former left-handed Major League Baseball pitcher during the late 1980s and 1990s....
, Emilio Antonio (Morejon) Fossas (1988–99) - "The Mechanical Man": Charlie GehringerCharlie GehringerCharles Leonard Gehringer , nicknamed “The Mechanical Man,” was a German-American Major League Baseball second baseman who played 19 seasons for the Detroit Tigers...
- "Mercedes": Todd BenzingerTodd BenzingerTodd Eric Benzinger is a former Major League Baseball first baseman and outfielder who played from 1987 to 1995. Benzinger is a graduate of New Richmond High School in New Richmond, Ohio....
- "Motormouth": Paul BlairPaul Blair (baseball)Paul L. D. Blair is a former outfielder who spent seventeen seasons in Major League Baseball with the Baltimore Orioles , New York Yankees and Cincinnati Reds...
- "Old Iron Hands": Sleeper SullivanSleeper SullivanThomas Jefferson Sullivan was a catcher in Major League Baseball. Nicknamed "Sleeper" and "Old Iron Hands", Sullivan played for the National League's Buffalo Bisons, the American Association's St. Louis Brown Stockings and Louisville Eclipse, and the Union Association's St. Louis Maroons during...
- "Rocket": Roger ClemensRoger ClemensWilliam Roger Clemens , nicknamed "Rocket", is a former Major League Baseball pitcher who broke into the league with the Boston Red Sox, whose pitching staff he would help anchor for 12 years. Clemens won seven Cy Young Awards, more than any other pitcher. He played for four different teams over...
- "Scrap Iron": Ed BiecherEd BiecherEdward "Ed" Biecher , sometimes known as Ed Beecher, was a professional baseball player and manager. He played two season in Major League Baseball with the St. Louis Browns , and Cleveland Spiders . Biecher also played in the minor leagues for four season...
Clint CourtneyClint CourtneyClinton Dawdson Courtney was an American catcher in Major League Baseball who played for the New York Yankees , St. Louis Browns , Baltimore Orioles , Chicago White Sox , Washington Senators and Kansas City Athletics . Courtney batted left-handed and threw right-handed...
Phil GarnerPhil GarnerPhilip Mason Garner is a former infielder in Major League Baseball for the Oakland Athletics, Pittsburgh Pirates, Houston Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, and San Francisco Giants from 1973 to 1988...
Eddie KennaEddie KennaEdward Aloysius "Scrap Iron" Kenna was a Major League Baseball catcher. He played part of one season, , for the Washington Senators. That season, he served as the primary backup to starting catcher Muddy Ruel, playing in 33 games at that position....
Bob StinsonBob Stinson (baseball)Gorrell Robert Stinson III is a former switch-hitting catcher in Major League Baseball from -. Stinson played for six major league franchises, most notably the Seattle Mariners.... - "Shovel": Shovel HodgeShovel HodgeClarence Clement "Shovel" Hodge , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from to with the Chicago White Sox. He batted left and threw right-handed. Hodge had a 14-15 record with a 5.17 ERA, in 75 career games, in his three year career.He batted .256 in his career...
- "Spoke": Tris SpeakerTris SpeakerTristram E. Speaker , nicknamed "Spoke" and "The Grey Eagle", was an American baseball player. Considered one of the best offensive and defensive center fielders in the history of Major League Baseball, he compiled a career batting average of .345 , and still holds the record of 792 career doubles...
, Spoke EmerySpoke EmeryHerrick Smith "Spoke" Emery was a Major League Baseball outfielder.Born in Bay City, Michigan, Spoke played one season in Major League Baseball, in with the Philadelphia Phillies. He played five games in the major leagues, with two career hits in three at-bats... - "Stanley Steamer": Bob StanleyBob StanleyRobert William "Bob" Stanley is a former Major League Baseball right-handed relief pitcher who played with the Boston Red Sox.Over his 13-year career, Stanley played only for the Red Sox from 1977-89...
- "Steam Engine in Boots": Earl MooreEarl MooreEarl Moore was born was a professional baseball player who had a 14-year career in Major League Baseball.-Biography:...
- "Steamboat": Clem Drisewerd Steamboat StrussSteamboat StrussClarence Herbert "Steamboat" Struss , was a Major League Baseball pitcher who played from with the Pittsburgh Pirates. He batted and threw right-handed....
Steamboat WilliamsSteamboat WilliamsRees Gephardt "Steamboat" Williams was a baseball player for the 1914-1916 St. Louis Cardinals.Williams was born in Cascade, Montana. He batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was 5'11" in height and weighed 170 lbs . He died in Deer River, Minnesota.-External links:... - "Steamer": Steamer FlanaganSteamer FlanaganJames Paul "Steamer" Flanagan was a Major League Baseball center fielder. He played for the Pittsburgh Pirates just at the end of the 1905 season...
- "Tank": Todd PrattTodd PrattTodd Alan Pratt is a former Major League Baseball catcher from 1992-2006. He has primarily served as a back-up catcher for most of his career....
- "Toy Cannon": Jimmy WynnJimmy WynnJames Sherman Wynn , nicknamed the "Toy Cannon," is a former Major League Baseball center fielder. During a 15-year baseball career, he played from 1963-1977 for five different teams: the Houston Colt .45s/Astros, Los Angeles Dodgers, Atlanta Braves, New York Yankees, and Milwaukee Brewers...
- "Truck": Truck EaganTruck EaganCharles Eugene "Truck" Eagan was a Major League Baseball infielder who played in 1901 with the Pittsburgh Pirates and the Cleveland Blues. He batted and threw right-handed. Eagan had a .133 career batting average....
Truck HannahTruck HannahJames Harrison "Truck" Hannah was a Major League Baseball catcher. Larimore, North Dakota. Hannah played 3 seasons with the New York Yankees . He had 173 career hits in 736 at bats. He also had 5 home runs. Hannah was born in Larimore, North Dakota and died in Fountain Valley,...
, Eddie KearseEddie KearsePaul Edward Kearse was a Major League Baseball catcher. Kearse played for the New York Yankees in . In 11 career games, he had 5 hits in 26 at-bats. He batted and threw right-handed....
Managers, coaches, etc. nicknames
- Buck O'NeilBuck O'NeilJohn Jordan "Buck" O'Neil was a first baseman and manager in the Negro American League, mostly with the Kansas City Monarchs. After his playing days, he worked as a scout, and became the first African American coach in Major League Baseball...
, John Jordan "Buck" O'Neil (Negro Leagues, Cubs Coach) "Nancy" - Terry CashmanTerry CashmanTerry Cashman is a record producer and singer-songwriter, best known for his 1981 hit, "Talkin' Baseball." While the song is well recognized today, it was all but ignored by typical Top 40 radio during its chart life, making only the Billboard Adult Contemporary chart.Cashman was the lead singer...
: "The Balladeer of Baseball"
See also
- Nicknames: Sports clubs and their nicknames
External links
- Gmelch, George, "What's in a Baseball Nickname", NINE: A Journal of Baseball History and Culture Volume 14, Number 2, Spring 2006, pp. 129–132.
- Baseball Nicknames: A Dictionary of Origins and Meanings, by James K. Skipper, McFarland & Company, 1992, ISBN 0-89950-684-4
- Official Major League Baseball history of American League nicknames
- Official Major League Baseball history of National League nicknames
- Chris Berman bestowed nicknames (or Bermanisms)
- PBS.org – Ken Burns interviews Buck O'Neil