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“Must Have Been A Hell Of A Childhood”: Social Media Erupted Over New York Mets’ Newest Pitcher With A Naughty Name That’s Too Good To Be True

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Pitcher Richard Lovelady during media day
Pitcher Richard Lovelady (Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images)

Dicky Lovelady just might be the greatest collection of words ever put together to name a person.

The New York Mets’ latest roster moves raised eyebrows on Monday ahead of their series against National League East rival Atlanta Braves.

The Mets announced they had selected outfielder Travis Jankowski to bring to the Major League roster, optioned pitcher Tyler Zuber and infielder Luisangel Acuña to Triple-A, and transferred outfielder Jose Siri to the 60-day injured list.

That was perfectly fine, but it was hard not to notice the signing of their newest pitcher with his unique name.

Lovelady was activated for the team’s game against the Braves, and baseball fans reacted on social media.

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Lovelady, whose first name is Richard, asked fans, staffers, and teammates to call him Dicky.

Lovelady pitched for the Chicago Cubs and Tampa Bay Rays in 2024 and was with the Toronto Blue Jays for two appearances earlier this season.

In 110 career games, Lovelady has a 5.26 ERA with 93 strikeouts.

Fans Absolutely Loved Pitcher Dicky Lovelady’s Name

Mar 21, 2025; Dunedin, Florida, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Richard Lovelady (68) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning during spring training at TD Ballpark. Mandatory Credit: Nathan Ray Seebeck-Imagn Images

“Getting called by your last name first in a waiting room. “Is Lovelady Dickey here?” one fan said.

“dicky lovelady, what a name 😭,” a second fan stated.

“Dicky Lovelady?! He must have had a hell of a childhood with that name. Sorry to hear about Siri,” a third person added.

“There’s a man named DICKY LOVELADY?!” a shocked fan asked.

“Dicky Lovelady is officially the greatest name in New York Mets history,” one final fan commented.

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Written by Darrelle Lincoln

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