Royals' nicknames for Players' Weekend

For the second consecutive year, Major Leaguers will put their personalities and passions on the field when Players' Weekend takes center stage during all games from Friday, Aug. 24, through Sunday, Aug. 26.

Here are the nicknames big leaguers will wear on their backs while sporting colorful, non-traditional uniforms featuring alternate designs inspired by youth-league uniforms:

Jorge Bonifacio: "EL BONI"

Blaine Boyer: "BLAZER"

Drew Butera: "VITO"

Hunter Dozier: "DOZ"

Lucas Duda: "DUDE"

Danny Duffy: "CHILL SERGEANT"

Alcides Escobar: "MAGIC"

Heath Fillmyer: "FILLY"

Brian Flynn: "FLYNNY"

Jesse Hahn: "J HOOD"

Jason Hammel: "HAMMER"

Alex Gordon: "GORDO"

Rosell Herrera: "VARON"

Tim Hill: "HILL"

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