RA Dickey and the 9 Goofiest Pitcher Faces in MLB

Despite what many people may think, all athletes are not clean-looking; in fact some look rather dorky.

It of course doesn't detract from their skills, but through physical exertion some of these goofy looking athletes look even worse because of the faces they may make.

We will be taking a look at some of the goofiest pitchers in the game today. These guys will range from good pitchers to terrible pitchers, but their production is unfortunately what puts them on the list.

So, let's get on to the list. 

R.A. Dickey, New York Mets

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PORT ST. LUCIE, FL - FEBRUARY 24: RY 24: RY 24: R.A. Dickey #43 of the New York Mets poses for a portrait during the New York Mets Photo Day on February 24, 2011 at Digital Domain Park in Port St. Lucie, Florida. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

The 36-year-old knuckleballer starts off our list with quite the mug.

From his shaggy hair to his beard, Dickey looks a bit like a goofball. The thing that gets me with him though, is his face when he's pitching.

For a guy that throws slow knucklers to get batters out, Dickey seems to let out a Serena Williams-like grunt when he releases the ball.

It's just kind of off looking because he's one of the few pitchers that does it, and he doesn't even throw that hard.

John Lackey, Boston Red Sox

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BOSTON, MA - MAY 05: John Lackey #41 of the Boston Red Sox sits in the dugout before the game against the Los Angeles Angels on May 5, 2011 at Fenway Park in Boston, Massachusetts. (Photo by Elsa/Getty Images)

With a look on his face like that, Lackey will never be mistaken for a model.

Lackey doesn't have the face of an athlete, in fact he would probably fit just fine as a regular every day guy where I'm from.

This hasn't held back Lackey's career though, as he has a career record of 118-87 with an ERA of 3.98.

Trevor Cahill, Oakland Athletics

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OAKLAND, CA - MAY 15: Trevor Cahill #53 of the Oakland Athletics jogs off the field after a double play ended the third inning of their game against the Chicago White Sox at Oakland-Alameda County Coliseum on May 15, 2011 in Oakland, California. (Photo

Cahill is without question one of the best pitchers in the game, but he also possesses one of its goofiest faces.

Cahill simply looks like a fun-loving guy that doesn't have a very competitive or intimidating face.

His 1.84 ERA is good for fourth in the majors though, so he is pretty intimidating to face in the batter's box.

Matt Cain, San Francisco Giants

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SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: SCOTTSDALE, AZ - FEBRUARY Matt Cain #18of the San Francisco Giants poses for a portrait during media photo day at Scottsdale Stadium on February 23, 2011 in Scottsdale, Arizona. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

Cain is like Cahill in that he is one of the better pitchers in the league, yet has a goofy face that is not intimidating. 

Cain's look would fit perfectly in every small American town I've ever been in, yet he can seem out of place on the mound to those that don't follow baseball.

Tom Gorzelanny, Washington Nationals

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VIERA, FL - FEBRUARY 25: Tom Gorzelanny #32 of the Washington Nationals poses for a portrait during Spring Training Photo Day at Space Coast Stadium on February 25, 2011 in Viera, Florida. (Photo by Al Bello/Getty Images)

Gorzelanny looks like a guy that comes straight from the country.

He is easily one of the goofiest looking pitchers in the game today.

Gorzelanny is having good success this year with a 2-2 record and an ERA of 3.40. 

Aaron Harang, San Diego Padres

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PEORIA, AZ - FEBRUARY 23: Aaron Harang #41 of the San Diego Padres poses during their photo day at the Padres Spring Training Complex on February 23, 2011 in Peoria, Arizona. (Photo by Rob Tringali/Getty Images)

When Harang isn't working his serious face, he looks rather goofy.

He does in fact look like someone that would enjoy spending some time with Tim Lincecum and his, ahem, pharmaceutical supplies.

Harang has been a solid pitcher throughout his career though, even with his goofy face.

Taylor Buchholz, New York Mets

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NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 10: Taylor Buchholz #33 of the New York Mets reacts after retiring the side with bases loaded against the Washington Nationals during their game on April 10, 2011 at Citi Field in the Flushing neighborhood of the Queens borough of Ne

Buchholz looks goofy to me because it seems like his head is too small for his body.

He also seems to have a bit of a triangluar chin. 

Buchholz has been very good this year though, with an ERA of 1.66 in 21.2 innings pitched.

Tim Lincecum, San Francisco Giants

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DENVER, CO - APRIL 18: Starting pitcher Tim Lincecum #55 of the San Francisco Giants looks on during batting practice prior to facing the Colorado Rockies at Coors Field on April 18, 2011 in Denver, Colorado. Lincecum recorded 10 strike outs as he earned

One of the game's two or three best pitchers also has one of its goofiest faces.

Lincecum is on pace to have one of the best careers of this generation.

Lincecum's surfer hairdo is one of a kind in the game, and works well with his goofy face. 

Brian Wilson, San Francisco Giants

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SAN FRANCISCO, CA - MAY 11: Brian Wilson #38 of the San Francisco Giants stands in the dugout before their game against the Arizona Diamondbacks at AT&T Park on May 11, 2011 in San Francisco, California. (Photo by Ezra Shaw/Getty Images)

With the mohawk and now-famous, and rather awesome, beard, Wilson looks goofy and truly is.

All most people have to do is look the guy up on YouTube and watch some his interviews and various crazy moments for the Giants closer.

He is one of the game's best closer, probably because of his lack of caring of what you or I think about him and his looks.