Well, baseball player nicknames may be different than they used to be.
It’s hard to compete with the monikers of yesteryear like “The Great Bambino,” “The Say Hey Kid,” “Hammerin Hank,” and “The Splendid Splinter.” Or songs from the modern era of baseball, such as “The Big Unit,” “The Big Heart,” and “Big Papi.”
Upon hearing these nicknames, most baseball fans immediately know who they are.
That’s not the case with the current stars of Major League Baseball. Except for a few, there aren’t many common nicknames.
So let’s take a look at the best players who will qualify for the 2022 playoffs. After all, the postseason is the perfect place for baseball players to make a nickname for themselves.
Aaron Judge, New York Yankees – All Rise
The courtroom pun was perfect for this season, as Judge got up in the stands at every at-bat during a 62-home run season.
Pete Alonso, New York Mets – Polar Bears
Alonso’s former teammate Todd Frazier inspired this nickname. “In spring training, he said, ‘You look like a big polar bear.’ And it kind of stalled.” Alonso said in 2019.
Juan Soto, San Diego Padres – Childish Bambino
It’s a mashup of Babe Ruth’s “The Great Bambino” and hip-hop artist’s “Childish Gambino,” which dates back to when 19-year-old Soto played a multi-home run game at Yankee Stadium. .
Noah Syndergaard, Philadelphia Phillies – Toll
Six to six years old, with flowing blonde hair, Syndergaard resembles a Nordic superhero. After he tweeted a picture of himself lifting weights while dressed as Thor on Halloween 2013, it stalled.
“Thor’s home planet is called Asgard, which is like my last name,” he said on SNY’s “Mets Hot Stove.” I think a Mets fan gave it to me, but I wouldn’t say no. Not a bad name. ”
Albert Pujols, St. Louis Cardinals – La Maquina (The Machine)
Pujols has hit home runs throughout his career, especially since August 14 of this year, when he hit 16 homers in the final month and a half of the season, surpassing 700 career home runs.
Clayton Kershaw, Los Angeles Dodgers – The Claw
When your arms are your livelihood and your surname rhymes with nails, nicknames are born.
Francisco Lindor, New York Mets – Mr. Smile
The Mets shortstop has a million-dollar smile that runs through his family. get He said.
Manny Machado, San Diego Padres – El Ministro de la Defensa (Minister of Defense)
When Machado stole a few hits while playing third base for the Dominican Republic at the 2017 World Baseball Classic, his glovework connected to the nickname.
Triston Mackenzie, Cleveland Guardians – Dr. Sticks
of skinny guardian pitcher Listed at 6ft 5 and just 165lbs.
Bryce Harper, Philadelphia Phillies – Harp, Bang Bang, Mondo
The origin of the “harp” is clear. “bang bang” is given to harper He went 0-for-5 with three strikeouts during the 2012 game, and after venting his frustration by slamming the bat against the wall of the dugout, the bat bounced off and hit Harper in the face, closing the wound. I had to sew 10 stitches. Teammate Ian Desmond said, “It’s not Bryce. Now he’s bang bang.”Mondo is a childhood nickname his uncle gave him, but even Harper i don’t know why.
Blake Snell, San Diego Padres – Snellzilla
The Padres pitcher stole his nickname from his brother when he was 11 years old. “That’s his younger brother’s nickname when he was younger, and it’s taken from him.” Snell told MILB.com 2016. They’re like “fits better”. It started there, it was my social media account name. ”
Randy Arrozarena, Tampa Bay Rays – El Cojite Cubano (Cuban Rockets)
The Cuban-born Rays outfielder combines speed and power.
Jose Altuve, Houston Astros – El Pequeño Gigante (Little Giant)
The second baseman is only 5-foot-6, but has won an MVP award, a World Series, a Gold Glove, three batting titles, made eight All-Star teams, and hit nearly 200 home runs to count.
Jeff McNeil, New York Mets – The Squirrel
The 2022 National League batting champion is his facial hair and agilityIt is also called “flying squirrel” because of its acrobatic catch.
Carlos Carrasco, New York Mets – Cookie
A Mets pitcher once got his hand stuck in a cookie jar. Well, it doesn’t. He was eating cookies at the clubhouse in 2011. nicknamed.
Michael Brantley, Houston Astros – Dr. Smooth
The five-time All-Star earned a nickname, pass repeatedly with the clutch with Cleveland.
Yuri Gurriel, Houston Astros – Piña (Pineapple); Lourdes Gurriel – Piña Power (Pineapple Power)
The Gurriel brothers got their nickname because their hairstyle resembled the top of a pineapple. It’s easier to show pictures than to describe.
Tony Gonsolin, Los Angeles Dodgers – Cat Man
The Dodgers pitcher loves cats. No, he really loves cats.Saturdays are called “Katadays” and they regularly wear cats. T-shirt:
Max Scherzer, New York Mets – Mad Max
Scherzer got his nickname because of his ferocity when it comes to pitching. punched a college coach in the facePlus, he has two different colored eyes, so it’s a perfect fit.
Julio Rodriguez, Seattle Mariners – J-Rod
The AL Rookie of the Year favorite takes the form of a nickname for another former Mariner Award winner, A-Rod.
Ronald Acuna Jr, Atlanta Braves – El Absador (Abuser)
The Braves star abuses baseball.
Yadier Molina, St. Louis Cardinals – El Marciano (Martian)
What is the reason why the veteran catcher has the nickname “Martian”? Because his talent is otherworldly. “He’s from another planet. He’s an alien. He’s ‘El He’s Marciano.'” His brother and former major leaguer Benji Molina said“He’s so good, it’s like he’s from another planet.”
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