Catfish and Co.: The All Animal Nickname MLB All-Stars

In honor of the late Catfish Hunter's birthday, we name the greatest players with animal nicknames at each position.

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What’s in a name, more specifically, a nickname? If you’re

an athlete, it could be a whole hell of a lot. Whether the origins stem from an unavoidable physical attribute, recognition for a certain style of play, or a

laundry list of other reasons, each moniker has its own story to tell.

Today is the late Jim "Catfish" Hunter's birthday, and to honor the A's/Yankees legend, we're naming the all-time All Animal Nickname
MLB All-Stars
. Crab? Check. Penguin? You bet. Hey, we've even got Slug! The gang's all here...

Additional research by the SSSL

Starting Pitcher: "Catfish"

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Closer: "Goose"

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Catcher: "Slug"

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First Baseman: "The Iron Horse"

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Second Baseman: "The Human Crab"

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Third Baseman: "Penguin"

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Shortstop: "Rabbit"

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Left Field: "Ducky"

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Center Field: "The Grey Eagle"

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Right Field: "The Hawk"

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