27 — 24. Various takes on “Y”
- “Kratzy” –Erik Kratz
- “Nicky” –Nick Franklin
- “Burnesy” –Corbin Burnes
- “Albie” –Matt Albers
23. “LoCain” -Lorenzo Cain
"If he became good friends with Phillies closer Seranthony Dominguez, would that make their bro nickname “Lo-Ser” (Loser)?"
Lorenzo Cain plays baseball better than almost anyone else in the world. Teammates and team personnel never have a bad word to say about him. Fans love him. Watching him on the diamond at Miller Park is worth the cost of admission.
Can’t we come up with a better nickname for 2018 Players’ Weekend? I realize “LoCain” is what people call him, but have some fun for this one weekend and do something fresh.
This is not as bad as the “Y” guys, but, geesh, it’s still boring and lazy.
22. “Ocho” – Ryan Braun
"Ah, yes. The great Latino last name Braun."
I’m not sure what Braun has against the nickname “Hebrew Hammer.” That is what I’ve heard the folks around Miller Park call him. And, I don’t know why Braun goes with the Spanish version of his number.
Braun went with the same name for Players’ Weekend last season too.
21. “Texas” – Chase Anderson
"This would be funny if he was from Vermont."
He’s not. He’s from Texas.
20. “Mamba” – Jonathan Schoop
"Who is Kobe Bryant?"
So, If I’m on Jeopardy and Alex Trebek asks, “Famous athlete with the nickname ‘Mamba.”
19. “I Believe” – Stephen Vogt
"Call Oakland."
Vogt came to Milwaukee and gained immediate fan support by hitting the ball well. He has been injured and on the DL for most of the year. This nickname goes back to Vogt’s former team, the Oakland Athletics.
Brewers fans hope to get a better chance to understand and use it at some point because that will mean he is having success for their team.
18. “Junior” – Joakim Soria
"If he wore glasses like Uncle Junior on The Sopranos, I would give him a ten spot boost…at least ten spots."
Calling the veteran reliever “Junior” is ironic. This is like calling a huge man “Tiny.” Pretty simple stuff here.