Will we remember this as the Harry Potter draft?
What's in a name?
Letters. Mostly, it's just letters.
But sometimes those letters can be arranged in a way that's unique or notable or well, just perfect. And over the years, the MLB Draft has been chock full of some of these kinds of names. Prospects like Sicnarf Loopstok and Stone Churby and Ryan Nolan.
The 2022 MLB Draft -- which will run from Sunday to Tuesday during All-Star Weekend -- once again has a bevy of fantastic names that stand out. Check out some of our favorites below.
The 10 Best
1.) Thrasher Steed, P
Gulf Shores High School, Alabama
There may not be a better name ever conceived. Thrasher Steed sounds like a mythical hero -- like a main character in some fantasy novel sent on a journey to save the world from some monstrous villain. Steed is, in reality, just a 6-foot-3, 220-pound pitcher/first baseman from Alabama ... but he's still only 18. He has time to grow into the powerful name and responsibility that's been thrust upon him.
2.) Lake Fisher, OF
Bethune-Cookman University, Florida
There are a few players named Fisher on the list, but only one is a lake fisher. Even though this outfielder grew up in Dunedin along the rich waters of Florida's Gulf Coast, he only, at least if we go by his name, fished in lakes. Perhaps Lake Tarpon -- which has one five-star review and is rated as "beautiful and serene!"
3.) Jett Williams, SS
Rockwall-Heath High School, Texas
Words like quickness and speed are mentioned at least four times on Jett Williams' scouting report and, although there's no mention of him outrunning a beast like another famous baseball Jet, there is a short film about his meteoric rise.
4.) Cannon Pickell, P
Pitt CC, North Carolina
Maybe you've somehow seen a pickle cannon in real life or for some reason read That Pesky Pickle by Jamie Canon. But have you ever heard of Cannon Pickell -- the All-American pitcher out of North Carolina? You have now and you'll never forget him.
5.) Shaddon Peavyhouse, P
UNC, North Carolina
Shaddon Peavyhouse and Cannon Pickell missed being in the same UNC rotation by a year, which is something we'll probably never, ever get over. Shaddon Peavyhouse also sounds like something this batter would yell after striking out against Shaddon Peavyhouse's slider. Shaddon Peavyhouse!
6.) Juan Gonzalez-Molina, SS
Erskine College, South Carolina
If this player is everything his name says he is, we could see multiple MVP Awards, nine Gold Gloves, more than 600 homers and perennial All-Star appearances.
7.) Q Phillips, OF
Iowa-Western CC, Iowa
Q is described as being a very good athlete with medium athletic build, good present strength and room for more. He likely has other secret talents -- like grenade pens and missiles that shoot out of his foot.
8.) Chandler Best, P
Southern Mississippi, Mississippi
See name of category above.
9.) Ledgend Smith, P
Oral Roberts, Oklahoma
You know what's pretty awesome? Being a top pitcher on a championship-winning team. What's even more awesome? Being a top pitcher on a championship-winning team while also having a name that sounds like an early-2000s summer blockbuster starring Tom Cruise and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
10.) Cutter Coffey, SS
Liberty High School, California
Hopefully teams like their Cutt-er Coffey two ways because that's what they'll be getting drafting this player out of Bakersfield, Calif.
Fictional Characters
Harry Potter, P
Puerto Rico Baseball Academy, Puerto Rico
He's the boy who lived ... from Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Teams will hope he not only brings his fastball, but his variety of spells and trusty Firebolt broomstick.
William Butcher, OF
UNC Charlotte, North Carolina
When Billy Butcher sees a pitch he really likes, one has to wonder if he stares quickly at the pitcher and lets out a guttural "Oi!" before blasting a dinger over the fence.
Zack Morris, P
University of Arkansas, Arkansas
There's a good chance Zack is having a live watch party at The Max with Slater, Kelly, Screech and the rest of the gang. Let's hope he gets a call from a team over the weekend.
Former Players Trying to Sneak Back Into Baseball
Logan Forsythe, P
D'iberville High School, Mississippi
Shane Spencer, P
Central Arizona College, Arizona
Ronald Washington, OF
University of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Edgardo Martinez, OF
Leadership Christian Academy, Puerto Rico
Quality Baseball Names
Riley Quick, P
Hewitt Trussville High School, Alabama
Cole Kitchen, P
Santa Clara University, California
Justin Bench, 3B
Ole Miss, Mississippi
Taber Fast, 1B
Olympia High School, Washington
Aaron Ball, P
Kankakee CC, Illinois
Luke Seed, P
University of Louisville, Kentucky
Hunter Jump, OF
University of Kentucky, Kentucky
Players Not to Mess With
Hoss Brewer, P
University of Arkansas - Little Rock, Arkansas
Cameron Gurney, C
Pauline Johnson Collegiate & Vocational School, Ontario
Magnus Ellerts, P
Florida Southwestern State College, Florida
Creed Watkins, P
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
Jalen Battles, SS
University of Arkansas, Arkansas
Izack Tiger, P/INF
Butler County CC, Oklahoma
Great Draft Names
Ryan Sleeper, P
Wabash Valley College, Illinois
Erik Stock, OF
UConn, Connecticut
There's Nobody Cooler Than
Chaz Salter, SS
Wallace Community College, Alabama
Actually There is
Chazz Martinez, P
University of Oklahoma, Oklahoma
It's Not That Windy, It's Just a Bit
Hogan Windish, 2B
UNC Greensboro, North Carolina
His Dad Will Beat Up Your Dad
Jackson Jaha, 3B
Clackamas High School, Oregon
Kiss Me I'm
Ike Irish, C (Bonus: Ike's uncle is named Jake Boss)
Orchard Lake St. Mary's Preparatory High School, Michigan
Tony Soprano's Childhood Friend
Vinny Bologna, OF
Fresno State, California
Pitching Good in the Baseballhood
Kaleb Appleby, P
Wabash Valley College, Illinois
Maxing Out
Max Viera, SS
Northeastern University, Massachusetts
Maxx Yehl, P
Portville Central High School, New York
Maxwell Costes, 1B
University of Maryland, Maryland
Maximus Martin, SS
Moorestown High School, New Jersey