Pudge

In fifth grade, he stood four feet eleven inches and weighed 120 pounds, and for that he earned the nickname Pudge, which would endure even after he had grown into his more imposing six-feet, 210-pound frame.

The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

In fifth grade, he stood four feet eleven inches and weighed 120 pounds, and for that he earned the nickname Pudge, which would endure even after he had grown into his more imposing six-feet, 210-pound frame.

The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

In fifth grade, he stood four feet eleven inches and weighed 120 pounds, and for that he earned the nickname Pudge, which would endure even after he had grown into his more imposing six-feet, 210-pound frame.

The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

In fifth grade, he stood four feet eleven inches and weighed 120 pounds, and for that he earned the nickname Pudge, which would endure even after he had grown into his more imposing six-feet, 210-pound frame.

The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

In fifth grade, he stood four feet eleven inches and weighed 120 pounds, and for that he earned the nickname Pudge, which would endure even after he had grown into his more imposing six-feet, 210-pound frame.

The Greatest Game Richard Bradley 2008

Pudge is the most underappreciated good player in the game right now.

Pitchers' fatigue may result in early exit for Detroit 2006

"Pudge is one of the best catchers in baseball, and for him to make that play shows you what he's all about," Giants third baseman Pedro Feliz said.

USATODAY.com 2003

"Pudge is one of the best catchers in baseball, and for him to make that play shows you what he's all about," Giants third baseman Pedro Feliz said.

USATODAY.com 2003

"Pudge is back to his All-Star status again," Marlins manager Jack McKeon says.

USATODAY.com - Free agent Rodriguez is Marlins' prized catch(er) 2003

"I've always said Pudge is going to have to find out what the market is, and we'll have to see if he fits in," Hicks said.

USATODAY.com - American League West 2002