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(*Using Players Only With Cool Nicknames)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

By Bob Eckstein, of The Bob<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n

1st Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Iron Horse \u2013\u2013 Triple Crown, 7 World Series championships, 2 American League MVPs, and
2,130 consecutive games played. Nickname\u2019s origin: After 17 straight years at first base, the
media and fans nicknamed him the \u201cIron Horse.\u201d The phrase was originally what the Native
Americans called steam locomotives of the 1880s.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up,\u00a0Stan the Man \u2013\u2013 24-time All-Star, 3 World Series championships, 3 National League
MVPs, and 7 times NL batting champion. Nickname\u2019s origin: During a June 23, 1946 game
against the Dodgers at Ebbets Field,\u00a0Sportswriter Bob Broegheard of the St. Louis Post-
Dispatch\u00a0heard Dodger fans chanting whenever he came to bat, \u201cHere comes the man.\u201d and
changed that to Stan the Man.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

2nd Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n


Little Joe \u2013\u2013 10-time All-Star, 2 World Series championships, 2 National League MVPs, 689
stolen bases and 5 Golden Gloves. Nickname\u2019s origin: He was 5\u2019 7\u201d.
Ed it<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up,\u00a0Sir Rodney \u2013\u2013\u00a018-time All-Star, 2 World Series championships, 7 American League
Batting Championships. 580 stolen bases and Roberto Clemente Award.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

3rd Base<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Human Vacuum Cleaner \u2013\u2013 18-time All-Star, 2 World Series championships,
Roberto Clemente award and 16 Golden Gloves (most in history for a 3rd baseman). Nickname\u2019s
origin: From his legendary performance in the 1970 World Series.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up,\u00a0The Penguin \u2013\u2013 6-time All-Star, World Series MVP, and only one of two players on
the lineup not to be in the Hall of Fame. Best nickname in baseball history. Nickname\u2019s origin: his
college coach gave him that nickname for his slow, waddling walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Shortstop<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Wizard of Oz \u2013\u2013 15-time All-Star, 5 World Series championships, World Series
MVP, National League MVP, Roberto Clemente award, 580 stolen bases, and 13 Golden Gloves
(most in history for a shortstop). Nickname\u2019s origin: His fielding play prompted the Yuma Daily
Sun to give him that nickname.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up,\u00a0Captain Clutch \u2013\u2013 14-time All-Star, 5 World Series championships, World Series MVP,
3,465 hits, .321 World Series batting avg., and elected Hall of Fame in the first year (99.75%, 2nd-
highest in history behind only teammate Mariano Rivera). Nickname\u2019s origin: Due to his
outstanding play in the postseason.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Left Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Great Bambino or Sultan of Swat\u2013\u2013 7 World Series championships, 714 home
runs, 2,214 RBIs, and a 94-46 pitching record. Even had a candy bar and a great backup nickname,
The Bambino. Nickname\u2019s origin: Means baby boy in Italian and Sultan of Swat is from the
famous 1888 poem, Casey at Bat.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up,\u00a0Charlie Hustle. 3 World Series championships, 17-time All-Star at five different
positions, had 4,256 hits, and 3 batting titles. Only player in this lineup, aside from the Penguin not in
Hall of Fame. Nickname\u2019s origin: Whitey Ford gave him the nickname after he sprinted to first
base on a walk.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Center Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Joltin\u2019 Joe \u2013\u2013 9 World Series championships, 13-time All-Star, 56-game hitting
streak, and 3-time American League MVP. The Yankee Clipper married Marilyn Monroe and is in
a Simon & Garfunkel song. Nickname\u2019s origin: His hard-hitting earned nickname from fans and
writers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up, The Say Hey Kid \u2013\u2013 24-time All-Star, 12-time Golden Glove, and twice National
League MVP. Nickname\u2019s origin: Unknown as many lay claim including his manager Leo
Durocher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Right Field<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Hammerin’ Hank \u2013\u2013 755 home runs, 2,297 RBIs, 25-time All-Star (MLB record),
and 3-time Golden Glove. Has a candy bar named after him. Nickname\u2019s origin: Teammates
rookie year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up Mr. October\u2013\u2013 5 World Series championships, 14-time All-Star, and 563 home runs.
Had a candy bar named after him. Nickname\u2019s origin: Clutch hitter in playoffs and hit 3 home
runs in one World Series game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catcher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yogi \u2013\u2013 13 World Series championships, 18-time All-Star, 3-time American League
MVP. Managed the Yankees and Mets. Nickname\u2019s origin: His friend thought he resembled a
yogi from India whenever he sat around with arms and legs while looking sad after a losing
game.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-up, The Black Babe Ruth \u2013\u2013 12-time All-Star, twice Triple Crown, and .374 batting avg.
Considered among the best power hitters in baseball history. Some called Babe Ruth The White
Josh Gibson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Pitcher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Left Arm of God\u2013\u2013 2.76 ERA, 7-time All-Star, 4 World Series championships, 3-
time Cy Young Award, 4 no-hitters, 1 perfect game, and 4-time MLB strikeout leader. Nickname\u2019s
origin: Short for Sanford.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-ups;\u00a0The Big Unit \u2013\u2013 10-time All-Star, World Series MVP, 5-time Cy Young Award, 1
perfect game, 9-time MLB strikeout leader. Tallest player in MLB history Nickname\u2019s origin,
layman\u2019s guess: We shudder to think why he has this nickname. Truth: Collided head-first with
outfielder Tim Raines who screamed, \u201cDamn! You’re a big unit!\u201d and the nickname stuck.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\"\"
New York Yankees’ Randy Johnson pitches to Cleveland Indians’ Jason Michaels in the first inning in baseball action, Thursday, July 6, 2006, in Cleveland. (AP Photo\/Tony Dejak)<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Tom Terrific \u2013\u2013 2.86 ERA, 12-time All-Star, 3-time Cy Young Award, 5-time National League
strikeout leader.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Catfish \u2013\u2013 8-time All-Star, 5 World Series championships, and 1 perfect game. Nickname\u2019s
origin: Owner Charley Finley gave the 19-year-old rookie the nickname as a marketing ploy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Relief Pitcher<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Sandman \u2013\u2013 2.21 ERA, 13-time All-Star, 5 World Series championships, World
Series MVP, and 652 saves (MLB record). Nickname\u2019s origin: He grew up on the beach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Back-ups; Rollie \u2013\u2013 2.90 ERA, 7-time All-Star, 3 World Series championships, Cy Young
Award, and World Series MVP. Nickname\u2019s origin: Short for Roland, his legal name.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Goose \u2013\u2013 9-time All-Star. Nickname\u2019s origin: First nickname Goss didn\u2019t stick.\u00a0A friend noted he
looked like a goose when he extended his neck to see the signs given by the catcher.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Designated Hitter<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

The Big Hurt \u2013\u2013 Twice American League MVP, 521 home runs, and 5-time All-Star.
Nickname\u2019s origin: White Sox announcer Ken Harrelson
\u00a0
Back-up,\u00a0Big Papi \u2013\u2013 3 World Series championships, World Series MVP, 10-time All-Star, 3-
time American League MVP, and 541 home runs. Nickname\u2019s origin: Red Sox broadcaster Jerry
Remy gave him the name because Papi is bad with names and calls everyone Papi.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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