In late August, teams around MLB will wear uniforms with nicknames on the back as the first-ever “Players Weekend.” It’ll be spanning Aug. 25-27, and the jerseys will have unusual designs to inject some more personality in the game.
You can find the full actual list of nicknames the Twins will wear here:
But if we were in charge, what would we put on the jerseys? Here’s our list -- and it’s all in good fun:
Jason Castro - Michaels
Chris Gimenez - The Janitor
Joe Mauer - Joseph Patrick Mauer I
Brian Dozier - Lo Conner
Jorge Polanco - Hip Hip
Miguel Sano - Power Banana
Eduardo Escobar - Caballo
Ehire Adrianza - Sedoso
Eddie Rosario - El Asesino
Byron Buxton - Beep Beep
Max Kepler - Mr. Germany Keplert (obviously)
Robbie Grossman - ROBBIE
Kennys Vargas - KEN
Ervin Santana - El Maestro
Jose Berrios - La Makina
Bartolo Colon - Big Bart
Adalberto Mejia - Big Bert
Kyle Gibson - Big Bird
Dillon Gee - Beardy
Trevor Hildenberger - Hildy
Taylor Rogers - Tyler
Ryan Pressly - Texas
Tyler Duffey - DUFFMAN OH YEAH!
Alan Busenitz - Booze
Buddy Boshers - Bully Bouch
Matt Belisle - Dad
What would your list look like?
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