Major League Baseball has many players with odd names, but there are few that are as memorable as “Big Train.” This nickname honors a former player who was known for being aloof, bland, and uninspiring. The name evokes an image of an eerie stranger. Another player with a weird nickname is Jayson Werth, who was known as “D.C. Strangler” by his teammates.
In the early days, there was no better place to get an interesting nickname than your hometown. For example, if you played for the Toledo Cubs, you’ll know that you were referred to as “The Duke of Tralee.” Similarly, the city of your hometown can give you a cool baseball nickname. Interestingly, there were many players whose nicknames were inspired by their hometowns. For instance, Earl Averill was known as “The Duke of Snohomish” and Bob Feller was called “Rapid Robert.”
Among the most popular baseball nicknames are: Jughandle, which relates to a curveball with a broad arc, and “Low Cut.” A man with a jughandle pitch was named “Jughandle Johnny Morrison” in the 1920s. The next name in this category is Randy Johnson, who stood six-ten inches tall and brought heat with his fastball. Finally, a player with the name Silk Stockings was a reliever for the Boston Red Sox.
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