45 BABY NAMES INSPIRED BY BASEBALL

THAT ARE SURE TO BE A HOME RUN

Is your baby-to-be an MVP already? Well, here’s our all-star round-up of modern, unique
baby names inspired by baseball! Whether you’re looking for boys, girls, or unisex baby
names, these options are sure to be a home run!

Boy Names Inspired by Baseball:

Aaron
Henry Louis Aaron, nicknamed “Hammer,” is a retired right fielder for the Milwaukee Brewers
and Atlanta Braves and current senior vice president of the Atlanta Braves. He holds the
record for the most career RBIs.

Barry
Considered as one of the greatest baseball players of all time, Barry Bonds is a former left
fielder for the Pittsburgh Pirates and San Fransisco Giants of MLB. He played 22 seasons
and received seven National League MVP awards and 14 All-Star selections.
Buster
Gerald Dempsey “Buster” Posey III, is the catcher for the San Francisco Giants of MLB.

Clayton
Clayton Kershaw is a pitcher for the Los Angeles Dodgers of MLB.

Cooper
In honor of the town where the Baseball Hall of Fame is located: Cooperstown, New York!

Cy
Denton True “Cy” Young pitched for five different teams throughout his 22-season career.
He holds records for most wins, most career innings pitched, most career games started,
and most completed games.

David
David Taylor Price is a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox of MLB.

Derek
Derek Jeter was the infamous shortstop for the New York Yankees. Throughout his
20-season career with the team, he helped win five World Series games and was the
Yankees’ best player for most hits, doubles, games played, stolen bases, times on base,
plate appearances, and at bats.

Duke
Edwin Donald “Duke” Snider played center field for the Los Angeles Dodgers, New York
Mets, and San Francisco Giants. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame in
1980.

Felix
Félix Abraham Hernández García, nicknamed “King Félix,” is the starting pitcher for the
Seattle Mariners of MLB.

Hank
Henry “Hank” Benjamin Greenberg was a first baseman for the Detroit Tigers. He is a
member of the National Baseball Hall of Fame and a two-time MVP winner. He is also
considered one of the greatest sluggers in baseball history.
Joey
Joseph Daniel Votto, who often goes by “Joey,” is the first baseman for the Cincinnati Reds
of MLB.

Justin
Justin Verlander is a pitcher for the Houston Astros of MLB.

Manny
Manuel “Manny” Arístides Ramírez Onelcida is a former MLB outfielder for the Cleveland
Indians, Boston Red Sox, Los Angeles Dodgers, Chicago White Sox, and Tampa Bay Rays.
He is a nine-time Silver Slugger.

Mickey
Mickey Charles Mantel spent his entire baseball career with the New York Yankees, playing
as center fielder and first baseman. He was inducted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame
in 1974 and was considered the greatest switch hitter in baseball history.

Miguel
Miguel Cabrera, nicknamed “Miggy,” is the first baseman for the Detroit Tigers of MLB.

Mike
Mike Trout is the center fielder for the Los Angeles Angels of MLB.

Nolan
Lynn Nolan Ryan’s fastball made him a force to behold on the mound. In his 27-season
career, he pitched for the New York Mets, California Angels, Houston Astros, and Texas
Rangers. He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

Ozzie
Osborne “Ozzie” Earl Smith is a former MLB shortstop for the San Diego Padres and St.
Louis Cardinals. He is a 13-time Gold Glove Award winner.

Palmer
James “Jim” Alvin Palmer is a retired pitcher for the Baltimore Orioles, where he spent 19
years. He received three Cy Young Awards and four Gold Glove Awards. He was inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1990.
Pedro
Pedro Jaime Martínez was a starting pitcher for five MLB teams throughout his career, most
notably the Boston Red Sox. He retired with the fourth-highest percentage in history.

Reggie
Outfielder Reginald “Reggie” Martinez Jackson played as a right fielder for five MLB teams in
his 21-season career. He was a World Series MVP for two different teams and was inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1993.

Robinson
Robinson José Canó Mercedes is the second baseman for the Seattle Mariners of MLB.

Ryan
Ryan Braun is the left fielder and first baseman for the Milwaukee Brewers of MLB.

Sammy
Sammy Sosa began his baseball career as a right fielder for the Texas Rangers and later
joined the Chicago Cubs. He is one of only nine MLB players to hit 600 career home runs.

Ted
Ted Williams is a legendary left fielder who spent his entire 19-year baseball career with the
Boston Red Sox. He had the highest batting average out of all MLB players who played in
the live-ball era.

Wade
Wade Anthony Boggs was a third baseman for the Boston Red Sox and New York Yankees
in his 18-year baseball career. He was inducted into the Red Sox Hall of Fame in 2004 and
the Baseball Hall of Fame in 2005.

Girl Names Inspired by Baseball:

Angel
A nice girls name in honor of the Los Angeles Angels!
May
Willie Howard Mays Jr. spent most of his 22-season career as a center fielder for the New
York and San Francisco Giants and ended his career with the New York Mets.

Boston
In honor of Red Sox Nation!

Brooke
Brooks Calbert Robinson Jr. is considered the greatest third baseman in MLB history. He
spent his 23-year career playing for the Baltimore Orioles.

Clementine
Roger Clemens was an MLB pitcher who played for four teams in his 24-season career. He
won seven Cy Young Awards, which is more than any other pitcher in baseball history.

Louise
Lou Gehrig spent his entire 17-season MLB career with the New York Yankees. He was an
All-Star seven times, a Triple Crown winner once, and helped his team win six World Series
championships.

Mel
Melvin “Mel” Thomas Ott was a right fielder and third baseman for the New York Giants. He
uniquely batted left-handed and threw right-handed. He was also the first National League
player to surpass 500 career home runs.

Robin
Shortstop and center fielder Robin Yount spent his entire 20-year career with the Milwaukee
Brewers. Yount was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1999.

Rose
Peter “Pete” Rose is the all-time MLB leader in hits, games played, at-bats, singles, and
outs. Among other honors, he won three World Series rings and two Gold Glove Awards.

Ruth
A name fit for a legend: the one, the only — Babe Ruth. George Herman “Babe” Ruth Jr.
began his career as a pitcher for the Boston Red Sox and gained fame as a slugging
outfielder for the New York Yankees. He is considered to be one of the greatest sports
players in American culture.

Sandy
Sandy Koufax pitched 12 seasons for the Brooklyn/Los Angeles Dodgers. He was inducted
into the Baseball Hall of Fame at age 36, making him the youngest player ever elected.

Unisex Names Inspired by Baseball:

Alex
Alex Rodriguez, nicknamed “A-Rod,” played shortstop and third baseman throughout his
22-season MLB career for the Seattle Mariners, Texas Rangers, and New York Yankees. He
is a 14-time All-Star and won three American League MVP Awards, 10 Silver Slugger
Awards, and two Gold Glove Awards.

Brooklyn
While it’s no longer a team, the Brooklyn Dodgers reigned supreme for many years in the
early days of baseball.

Cal
Calvin “Cal” Edwin Ripken Jr. played as a shortstop and third baseman for the Baltimore
Orioles for his 21-season MLB career. Among other honors, Cal won two Gold Glove
Awards and was a 19-time All-Star. He also holds the record for most consecutive games
played.

Camden
Home of the Baltimore Orioles: Camden Yards!

Jackie
Jackie Robinson was the first African American to play major league baseball. He was
accepted by the Brooklyn Dodgers as a first baseman and played in six World Series,
contributing to the Dodgers’ 1955 World Series championship. He was inducted into the
Baseball Hall of Fame in 1962.

Rickey
Rickey Henderson was a left fielder who played for nine teams throughout his MLB career.
He is thought to be baseball’s greatest leadoff hitter and baserunner.
Yogi
In honor of the one, the only: Yogi Berra! Yogi played as a catcher for the New York
Yankees for all but his last year in the MLB. He helped win 10 World Series championships,
which is more than any other player in MLB history.