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Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Boxberger works against a Colorado Rockies batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)
Arizona Diamondbacks relief pitcher Brad Boxberger works against a Colorado Rockies batter during the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, July 10, 2018, in Denver. The Diamondbacks won 5-3. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski)David Zalubowski/Associated Press

Brad Boxberger Has Epic Jersey for MLB Players Weekend

Adam WellsAug 9, 2018

Arizona Diamondbacks closer Brad Boxberger wins the prize for the best jersey nickname that will be used during Major League Baseball Players Weekend from Aug. 24-26. 

Rather than go with a traditional name on the back of his Diamondbacks uniform, Boxberger decided to go with emojis:

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Here is a short list of other nicknames that will be used by players to showcase their personalities on the field:

None of those names can compete with Boxberger finding a way to get his actual name on the back of a jersey without having to use letters. 

All player nicknames should be retired thanks to Boxberger's emoji-inspired piece of art. 

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