Monkey with a Halo · Apr 29, 2016
Unique Names In The Angels System
My wife and I are expecting our first. The last name of Allen hardly bears any unique qualities about it, but searching for a first name has brought us in contact with a lot of fun, downright comical names. This had made me think a lot about Minor League Baseball, where unique names seem to come with the territory.
I can say with relative certainty that, this year, I think the Angels as an organization probably has the best names. Even on the 40-man roster, you’re looking at names like Albuquerque, Ji-Man, Giavotella, and Andrelton. Seeing the names on a consistent basis has a tendency to normalize them, but if you take a step back you begin to appreciate the uniqueness.