The Name Game

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The minor leagues are filled with players with exotic, onomatopoeic, or just-plain-funny names. Our top picks (all real):

Wes Swackhamer
"He's batting cleanup on my team," Jon says.

Jacob Mullinax
"And he's my DH," says Jesse.

Mitch Walk
A pitcher, no less.

Brandon Puffer
"Probably not a power hitter," Jesse concludes.

Abner Arroyo
Perhaps named for Abner Doubleday.

Tyler von Schell
Either a shortstop or a German count.

Buddy Bengle
Come on.

Boof Bonser
No, really, come on.

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