Jason Heyward Nickname
by morri029 on Mar 5, 2010 6:57 PM EST
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Alright guys, I haven't posted in a while, so forgive me for the long slump, I've been reading religiously, but haven't had time to post. The Jay Hey Kid is one I've heard tossed around, but to me, Heyward is a cross between Shaq and Fred McGriff (You know the baseball superstar who endorses the back-to-back-to-back-to-back AAU National Champions), so my buddies and I arrived at the Diesel Dog. What are your thoughts?
I know its kinda pointless dribble, but with a guy as awesome as Heyward is, it's nice to be able to mess around some....
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im going with “G-pull”… short, sweet, to the point….. i really don’t think anything is gonna take down Jay Hay…..
Pujols is NOT God.... sure he'll hit .350, hit 50 bombs, and drive in a 125....but then again...so will Heyward..
by lemke2blauser2bream on Mar 5, 2010 7:08 PM EST reply actions
I kinda like "God"
It has a nice ring.
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by nick9314 on Mar 5, 2010 7:36 PM EST reply actions 1 recs
I have always found the nickname ‘God’ very unoriginal and kind of offensive to religious people.
by bbxxj on Mar 5, 2010 8:09 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
As a very religious person, I have no problem with it considering I think it’s not remotely serious. Although I can see the problems it causes
If you think of it as in “Greek God”, then it should not offend anybody. Can think of Heyward as Zeus or a demi God Hercules. But I prefer Jay Hey Kid.
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by romone_braves91 on Mar 6, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
How about Atlas
Carrying the Braves on his shoulders since April 2010!
ha, nice
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 5:20 PM EST up reply actions
The Jay Hey Kid
Is my favorite and it’s the best one, IMO.
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"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
by mvhsbball on Mar 5, 2010 8:16 PM EST via mobile reply actions
That's been his nickname for a while...
according to Heyward, via Twitter.
http://twitter.com/JasonHeyward/status/9753700017
"It breaks your heart. It is designed to break your heart. The game begins in the spring, when everything else begins again, and it blossoms in the summer, filling the afternoons and evenings, and then as soon as the chill rains come, it stops and leaves you to face the fall alone." A. Bartlett Giamatti
It follows logically
A-Rod, K-Rod, A-Gon, J-Rol, etc.
...and it's a throwback to Willie Mays
(for the youngsters in the audience who wouldn’t remember such things – he was the ‘Say Hey’ Kid).
Hey now
Even us youngsters know who the Say Hey Kid was. Some on this site have been calling the Chosen One the Jay Hey Kid in an even more obvious reference to Willie than just plain ol’ J-Hey.
+1
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
I agree
Tho Ill prob get lazy and write JHK
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
That's Heart Break Kid for any non-90's wrestling fans (or apparently current wrestling fans)
I love wrestlers who retire from a broken back and then come back to wrestle more. Smart moves.
Assman
Here are Pujols's stats: 1.000/1.000/4.000/5.000. That's right. He is batting a thousand, with a thousand OBP (naturally), and every hit has been a home run, and thus his OPS is a perfect 5.000.
movie reference?
I feel like it is, but I can’t quite place it…
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
lol
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 12:42 PM EST up reply actions
no...
we don’t want Shaq to get all butthurt and then start bitching at the media for Heyward using Superman.
Omar Minaya is my hero!
"I'm not even allowed in Mexico."
No...
he means Shaq, aka the original Superman in Orlando, who has complained about Dwight Howard stealing his nickname.
ya shaw is superman and i shall not recognize it use by any other player…like i refuse to acknowledge any one else can be junior (Ken Griffey Jr. )
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
Plus, Shaq has the precedent established...
Considering Shaq signed with the Lakers before Dwight turned 10, I’d think he’s got that argument cold. Plus, he has the car.
http://www.streetgangs.com/magazine/020606esco.html
Dwight Howard’s only hope is to claim Shaq abandoned the moniker for one of his many “The Big [insert whatever he wanted to say]”.
Look how skinny he is. Wow.
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there was an interesting blurb written about Shaq and his demeanor….its really a shame he didnt have the Michael Jordan “rip out your heart” instinct. If Shaq had the passion to be the most dominating force the world had ever seen…he would be at the Bill Russel level of championships right now. Fortunately or unfortunately he cared moer about being a star than being the best player to ever live…and never spent the time ont eh game that he could have…Personally I feel cheated in the fact that we could have witnessed superb greatness, but Shaq never allowed it.
Like you said look how skinny he is, if he had maintained that weight, he would still be dominating nightly with a 40-20 everynight like his ceiling was…Its scary how his game parallels Howards, neither has the killer instinct to become the greatest player of all time, like Kobe or Michael.
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
What’s scary is that even with all that, he’s the best center of all time. Guarantee it. If you took Bill Russell in his prime and Shaq in his prime and faced them off Old Bill would be crying for his mommy by the 2nd quarter.
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Not really fair to compare tho...
If Russell had grown up now, he would not have been the same player..you cant really compare eras like that.
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
But I want to! Yeah, you’re right, but still. Even if you put Bill Russell into modern times he’d be in the NBA and probably be really good, but there was nobody back then even close to as big and strong as Shaq. And there might not ever be anyone as big and strong as him. I have a feeling 50 years from now we still won’t have anyone to compare him to.
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i know i feel the same way about Shaq as I do about Andruw…
First, good god were they really good in their prime
Second, good god its a shame they never reached their ceiling.
in both cases we saw greatness and its possible they were the greatest to ever play their sport (specifically Andruw was the best defensive CF ever, not necessarily the best overall CF ever that goes to Willie)
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
Not quite Shaq...
but Wilt’s athletic feats are pretty sick as well. He seems built like Shaq early on (listed 7’1, 275) but without adding 50+ pounds over his career. Maybe not as strong, but probably quicker, more agile—as a youth, [Chamberlain] high jumped 6 feet, 6 inches, ran the 440 yards in 49.0 seconds and the 880 yards in 1:58.3, put the shot 53 feet, 4 inches, and broad jumped 22 feet
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wilt_Chamberlain
I do agree though, there will never be another Shaq in size, power, and his wide-ranging entertainment (CDs, movies, a great short0lived reality TV show). But then the same likely goes for Magic, Michael, Bird, Pistol Pete, Lebron, etc.
wilt had the same attitude as shaq tho
He had more athletic ability than anyone, but never seemed to be driven to be the absolute best…
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
How about something he has done?
I suggest “Car-crusher”.
Truckasaurus.
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by The Keith Lockhart Era on Mar 7, 2010 8:32 AM EST up reply actions
The Jay Hey Kid is whats been thrown out the most, as it should be, its golden. However, I’m a huge fan of the Hey Train, it just does something to excite the soul. I also really like The Beast. However, I really only like it as a pair with Hanson and Jurrjens. When Hanson was coming up last year, he was regarded as our Phenom, which grant it all prospects are referred to as “phenoms”, but there was just something fitting about him being The Phenom, especially when he throws that 95 mph fastball followed by an absolutely crippling 12-6 slider. For Jair Jurrjens, I’ve long been an advocate of calling him The Mentalist. He’s mentally tough, going all the way back to telling organizations when he was coming up that he was going to be a pitcher, not an outfielder like many wanted him to be. And not that it needs any explaination, Heyward makes a perfect beast. When he puts that 6’4" 245 lb frame in the batters box, what else can you call him? Put them all together, and with The Phenom, The Beast, and The Mentalist…its good to be a Brave.
by thenightstallion on Mar 6, 2010 2:43 AM EST reply actions
He is in my book
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
"The Natural"
just kidding.
The third-base umpire ran into the outfield and retrieved the biggest chunk. "It's a f***in' potato."
by alligatorimpersonator on Mar 6, 2010 2:58 AM EST reply actions
...did you just +1 your own post?
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
Aparantly... But that doesnt mean that you wont get shit for it.
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Pretty sure Bigjoe was the first one to do it in the past, so yes it is acceptable.
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 12:43 PM EST up reply actions
I love the name Heymaker. That’s what I’m going to call him.
by bbxxj on Mar 6, 2010 12:39 PM EST via mobile up reply actions
-1
lol….
Pujols is NOT God.... sure he'll hit .350, hit 50 bombs, and drive in a 125....but then again...so will Heyward..
by lemke2blauser2bream on Mar 7, 2010 4:03 PM EST up reply actions
I like.. "The Prince"
He’s too young to be the King, but after it’s all said and done, that’s exactly what he’s going to be here in Atlanta
[only built for cuban linx]
I like "Tower of Terror" from the post the other day.
Though it was given purely unintentionally I believe.
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by The Keith Lockhart Era on Mar 6, 2010 5:56 PM EST reply actions
Kid Thunder
I heard someone call Jurjens that last year but it didnt stick, plus its more appropiate for Heyward…Kid Thunder
The Jay Hey Kid is the best one. But Heymaker does stick a little. And no. We will never call him The Natural. Francouer didn’t happen. Francouer didn’t happen.
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Franwho?
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by The Keith Lockhart Era on Mar 7, 2010 8:33 AM EST up reply actions
At least in this household it’s been the “Jay Hey Kid” since Rome… I don’t really see how that doesn’t stick now/
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I like them both, I personally like Heymaker. Speaking of greek gods, Hey-Zeus. Kinda sounds like a Latin American player though.
That's awesome
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 12:44 PM EST up reply actions
He’s got alot of nicknames so far. I wanted to let you guys know that I’m going to be working with Heyward alot this spring and take him under my wing. I’ve noticed he’s been too patient at that plate and I’ll work with him to make him more aggresive at the plate. We’ll work on fixing that.
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by Terry Pendleton on Mar 7, 2010 10:00 AM EST reply actions 3 recs
wow...
someone went there…
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
The reason is we’ve been taking too many ball 4s this spring. I want to see our lineup be more aggressive early in the count. I’ve had alot of success with this philosophy in the past.
"I thought it went well." Me
by Terry Pendleton on Mar 7, 2010 11:22 AM EST up reply actions
Im so glad youre responding to fans...
Could I bother you to ask a question? Why do you suck as a hitting coach?
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
I’m glad you’re a fan. Unfortunately, there are some out there who don’t agree with my tactics, but I know what’s best for the hitters. My track record speaks for itself. Just take a look at what I’ve done for Kelly Johnson and Francoeur. I’m always eager to help our young hitters develop. My other current project, besides Jason, is Jordan Schafer.
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by Terry Pendleton on Mar 7, 2010 11:50 AM EST up reply actions
Glad to know
our future is in good hands, the whole franchise rests on their shoulders, no biggie though, you got this
lol
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by Smoltz's Beard on Mar 8, 2010 12:45 PM EST up reply actions
So, apparently...
Sony decided to leave Heyward off of MLB The Show ’10 for some reason. Same with Strasburg. Nice to see their message boards get lit up by angry Braves fans though.
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by The Keith Lockhart Era on Mar 7, 2010 3:11 PM EST reply actions
they haven’t played a MLB game yet so they can’t be in it…..i think….
Pujols is NOT God.... sure he'll hit .350, hit 50 bombs, and drive in a 125....but then again...so will Heyward..
by lemke2blauser2bream on Mar 7, 2010 4:05 PM EST up reply actions
that’s probably true. Although I’d expect a roster update when they get called up
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
Yeah
The aren’t included in the MLB License unless they play a game or get added to the 40-Man roster, which i know is kind of redundant as you cant play unless youre on that roster, but yeah. You can blame the players union for this not on Sony, just like no players that broke the strike line are ever allowed in a video game licensed by the MLB, because they are no longer part of the players union
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Here are Pujols's stats: 1.000/1.000/4.000/5.000. That's right. He is batting a thousand, with a thousand OBP (naturally), and every hit has been a home run, and thus his OPS is a perfect 5.000.
On a sidenote
A couple of weeks ago, when I set up my fantasy team, I thought I named it “The Jay Hey Kid”…apparently, I actually wrote “The Say Hey Kid”…you should never do such things so early in the morning…
"If I have asthma, they won't let me scuba. And if I can’t scuba, then what’s this all been about?? What am I working toward??"
Some ideas
If it is to dated you could go with What’s happening reference in “Hey,Hey,Hey” or a Hay farming reference in Hey Rake or my personal favorite bring back beavis and butthead with a “Heeey, Baby”.
I don't think I'd ever use one of them
I just can’t see people saying Hey, Hey, Hey had such a great game tonight or Heeey, Baby kills the Phillies…. I think 1. The Jay Hey Kid – its been around for a while now, it’s catchy and it’s a play on Willie Mays and 1a. is Heymaker… I just think thats real creative.
This was on Twitter
MinorsandMajors
One of today’s guests is on twitter. Follow Jason “The Blueprint” Heyward(@JasonHeyward). Give his page a looksie. Thanks twitter-family.
He has been answering alot of “tweets” lately too. I asked him what his nickname has been to solve this once and for all.
Problem Solved!!!
Jkowalek
@JasonHeyward Help us out. the talkingchop comm. cnt pick a nickname for you. Jay Hey Kid, Heymaker, Car crusher..Whats your nickname man?
JasonHeyward
been J-Hey since 15 @Jkowalek
do me a favor?
can you ask him why he changed his background pic?
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
He looks badass in anything. The old picture was just more badass than this one
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
come on. That would define badass, because not only would Heyward have the gumption to wear a dress in public, but sales of that dress would skyrocket so fast that it would have to shut down for fear of a monopoly
"Batting second and playing shortstop-he's Cuban. Yeah, his name's Pablo...no, eh, Yunel Escobar, sorry"
I wonder what Cox will call him?
“Heyward-y?” “Heyhey?” Upon thinking about this further, I find it funny that two of our best prospects are Freddie and Jason.
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DENT
For what he does to bats, balls, gloves, walls, fielders’ faces, executives’ cars, coca-cola trucks, etc.
Props to E-Z.
This is one of my favorites
J-Hey is just too easy and unimaginative. Like someone else said, we already have A-Rod, J-Rol, etc.
1st Vote=Dent
2nd Vote=Tower of Terror
3rd Vote=The Jay Hey Kid
I was only 12 when Kent Hrbek stole the World Series.
by Cooper'sTown on Mar 8, 2010 12:08 PM EST up reply actions
Diesel Dog
I like it. It’s got a good ring to it…
jay hey kid? sounds like a tee-baller.
We need something mean and tough and cool. not the jay hey kid? that is just like j-hey or a-rod. just as easy an unimaginative
It made my top three because...
…of the reference it makes to Willie Mays’ nickname. I, for one, did not get it until reading the earlier posts. If not for the historical reference, I would agree with you.
I was only 12 when Kent Hrbek stole the World Series.
Jay Hey kid
I just don’t love the idea of calling him kid. I hoping he’s around till he’s an old man. Didn’t they call Griffey Jr kid. Not so much anymore. How bout something like the Jay Hey Express. I like the Jay train or Hey Train too.
by BravesfaninMontana on Mar 8, 2010 4:33 PM EST reply actions
but... but...
come’on how often does a player choose his nickname. thats why the fans are here.
by Braves Biceps on Mar 8, 2010 5:31 PM EST up reply actions
I didnt want to bring this up, because i didnt think it would catch one, but since we eclipsed 100 commnets i mind as well throw my two cents in
Jason Heyward looks like Pedro Cerrano…so clearly his nickname should either be Pedro or Joboo.
my only problem is Heyward can hit the curve ball…although he also hits straight ball very much
Heyward,Hanson,and Shaffer r ready now!! Why do you think they havent signed the "right handed bat"?
by fatazfoot on Jan 7, 2009 8:59 PM EST
Diesel Dog.....
you have a second. That really made me laugh. The name JHEY sucks.
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