Funny Player Names-OOTP 15 - Page 2

OakDragon · 04-30-2014, 01:55 AM

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Originally Posted by lukasberger

Pretty sure Jay-man O is a poorly translated version of the Korean name Ji-man Oh.

Or maybe the American name O Ji Man.

Carlton · 04-30-2014, 09:02 AM

Two I have in the college ranks courtesy of Questdog's name file I believe (might have been there before I imported though)

Dave Puddiphatt
Of course his nickname is "Isawa"

Ho-Win Ho
Cracks me up

Koprnkc · 04-30-2014, 10:01 AM

Just had a pitcher in the draft who had the nickname of "Lefty." Not really odd or funny, until I looked and noted that he neither batted left nor threw left.

Guessing he got the nickname from the clubhouse shower.

gglennwill · 04-30-2014, 07:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Koprnkc

Just had a pitcher in the draft who had the nickname of "Lefty." Not really odd or funny, until I looked and noted that he neither batted left nor threw left.

Guessing he got the nickname from the clubhouse shower.

Could be his political views

Carlton · 04-30-2014, 07:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Koprnkc

Just had a pitcher in the draft who had the nickname of "Lefty." Not really odd or funny, until I looked and noted that he neither batted left nor threw left.

Guessing he got the nickname from the clubhouse shower.

If using Questdog's file and using older names that will come up...it IS the most common nickname as a pseudo name.

Problem is when they don't throw left, at which point, I just edit them as a lefty

Questdog · 04-30-2014, 07:56 PM

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Originally Posted by Carlton

If using Questdog's file and using older names that will come up...it IS the most common nickname as a pseudo name.

Problem is when they don't throw left, at which point, I just edit them as a lefty

This is the first edition I have had Lefty as a name in the files. I always excluded it before because you couldn't make sure a left-hander only received it. But since it was such a common handle for players back then, this time I decided to put it in and do just as you say: Make Lefty a Lefty and make another left-hander a righty to compensate.

Users who don't like this solution can easily delete Lefty from the names list.

Questdog · 05-01-2014, 08:26 AM

Here is another fella from my 1870 name set:

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He is currently a free agent and though he is not much of a player, I feel the desire to pursue him anyway for some reason.....

BPS · 05-07-2014, 11:00 PM

Malcolm X's grandson seems to be doing well (at least temporarily) in a European League:

Questdog · 05-10-2014, 06:19 PM

Another oddity from my 1870 name set:

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This fella tried to buy the Boston Red Caps in the Liberty League, but was rejected based solely on his silly name.

Bunktown Ballers · 05-10-2014, 06:32 PM

I got a Handsome Monica.....That's funny

Bub13 · 05-12-2014, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Bunktown Ballers

I got a Handsome Monica.....That's funny

Funny yes, but he's real:
https://www.perfectgame.org/players/...aspx?ID=274150

24Rocks · 05-12-2014, 04:34 PM

I had Johnny Carson in my online league but http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3015259 This was the funniest

But during my HS tenure i found these guys

bazeall · 05-13-2014, 01:53 AM

Monday night the Astros played the Rangers. Rougned Odor hit a HR for the Rangers. Before the game, the PA announcer wondered how to pronounce the name. "Rough Odor" was suggested.

I suggested a new pre-game announcement. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you detect a rough odor in the park, never fear. He plays for the Rangers."

ChiefWahoo · 07-23-2014, 02:40 PM

This young man has turned into a pretty solid starter in the rotation for my Tribe. A product of Salem Academy, fancy prep school in Oregon, with a country-bumpkin soundin' name.

David Watts · 07-23-2014, 02:52 PM

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Originally Posted by ChiefWahoo

This young man has turned into a pretty solid starter in the rotation for my Tribe. A product of Salem Academy, fancy prep school in Oregon, with a country-bumpkin soundin' name.

How cool would it have been if he was from London England, a real Muswell Hillbilly boy. Sorry, huge Kinks fan here and that's just a spelling slip away from Dave Davies

DFyvie · 07-24-2014, 06:03 AM

Pierce Johnson, a minor leaguer in the Cubs system, always makes me giggle.

madJ · 07-24-2014, 07:57 AM

In my fictional league there is a shortstop named Stuart Stewart. So not only a strange name, but the position he plays also are his initials.

ThatSeventiesGuy · 07-24-2014, 11:13 AM

Roy Rogers is putting up some ROY-type numbers on the mound for the Indianapolis Arrows this season. Guess he Cowboy'd Up.

Baseballman2K5 · 07-27-2014, 03:21 AM

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Originally Posted by The Wolf

This is why we need an option to turn the stupid nicknames off.

pretty sure you can turn nicknames off, thought i saw it somewhere

Zyllyx · 07-28-2014, 04:07 PM

Look for Sicnarf Loopstok. Totally real dude whose parents hated the kid so much that they not only named him "Francis," but then spelled it backwards.

Sicnarf Loopstok Minor League Statistics & History | Baseball-Reference.com

04-30-2014, 09:02 AM	#22
Carlton Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2002 Posts: 3,765	Two I have in the college ranks courtesy of Questdog's name file I believe (might have been there before I imported though) Dave Puddiphatt Of course his nickname is "Isawa" Ho-Win Ho Cracks me up __________________ "I am at that stage of my life where I keep myself out of arguments. I am 100% self sufficient spiritually, emotionally & financially. Even if you say 1+1=5, you are ABSOLUTELY CORRECT. Enjoy!"

04-30-2014, 10:01 AM	#23
Koprnkc All Star Reserve Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 842	Just had a pitcher in the draft who had the nickname of "Lefty." Not really odd or funny, until I looked and noted that he neither batted left nor threw left. Guessing he got the nickname from the clubhouse shower. Last edited by Koprnkc; 04-30-2014 at 10:55 AM.

05-01-2014, 08:26 AM	#27
Questdog Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a dark, damp cave where I'm training slugs to run the bases...... Posts: 16,142	Here is another fella from my 1870 name set: He is currently a free agent and though he is not much of a player, I feel the desire to pursue him anyway for some reason.....

05-07-2014, 11:00 PM	#28
BPS All Star Reserve Join Date: May 2004 Posts: 711	Malcolm X's grandson seems to be doing well (at least temporarily) in a European League: Attached Images

05-10-2014, 06:19 PM	#29
Questdog Hall Of Famer Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: In a dark, damp cave where I'm training slugs to run the bases...... Posts: 16,142	Another oddity from my 1870 name set: This fella tried to buy the Boston Red Caps in the Liberty League, but was rejected based solely on his silly name. Last edited by Questdog; 05-10-2014 at 06:35 PM.

05-10-2014, 06:32 PM	#30
Bunktown Ballers All Star Starter Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Louisiana Posts: 1,369 Infractions: 0/1 (2)	Funny Names I got a Handsome Monica.....That's funny

05-12-2014, 04:34 PM	#32
24Rocks All Star Reserve Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Scarborough, Ontario, Canada Posts: 798	I had Johnny Carson in my online league but http://www.ootpdevelopments.com/boar...ml#post3015259 This was the funniest But during my HS tenure i found these guys Attached Images __________________ Jonny AFBL:Ontario Blue Pirates (2013-2055) 3177-3255(.494) Wild Card:8 Division Titles: 8 Pennants: 2020, 2049, 2051 2051 CHAMPS Former leagues: LOHO: Detroit Tigers ISL: San Diego Padres VSL: Pittsburgh Pirates NPBL: Ohio Raptors/Nova Scotia Fishermen Check you my YOUTUBE or TWITCH Last edited by 24Rocks; 05-12-2014 at 04:39 PM.

05-13-2014, 01:53 AM	#33
bazeall Minors (Double A) Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 190	Monday night the Astros played the Rangers. Rougned Odor hit a HR for the Rangers. Before the game, the PA announcer wondered how to pronounce the name. "Rough Odor" was suggested. I suggested a new pre-game announcement. "Ladies and gentlemen, if you detect a rough odor in the park, never fear. He plays for the Rangers."

07-23-2014, 02:40 PM	#34
ChiefWahoo Minors (Double A) Join Date: Feb 2014 Posts: 129	This young man has turned into a pretty solid starter in the rotation for my Tribe. A product of Salem Academy, fancy prep school in Oregon, with a country-bumpkin soundin' name. Attached Images

07-24-2014, 06:03 AM	#36
DFyvie Major Leagues Join Date: May 2014 Location: Cambridge, UK Posts: 370 Blog Entries: 2	Pierce Johnson, a minor leaguer in the Cubs system, always makes me giggle.

07-24-2014, 07:57 AM	#37
madJ Major Leagues Join Date: Mar 2012 Posts: 361	In my fictional league there is a shortstop named Stuart Stewart. So not only a strange name, but the position he plays also are his initials.

07-24-2014, 11:13 AM	#38
ThatSeventiesGuy Hall Of Famer Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Midland, MI Posts: 3,421	Roy Rogers is putting up some ROY-type numbers on the mound for the Indianapolis Arrows this season. Guess he Cowboy'd Up. __________________ https://forums.ootpdevelopments.com/...00&postcount=1

07-28-2014, 04:07 PM	#40
Zyllyx Minors (Rookie Ball) Join Date: Jun 2004 Posts: 48	Look for Sicnarf Loopstok. Totally real dude whose parents hated the kid so much that they not only named him "Francis," but then spelled it backwards. Sicnarf Loopstok Minor League Statistics & History \| Baseball-Reference.com