Burke Badenhop pitches in relief for the Florida Marlins, and owns one of my favorite names in the sport for two reasons:

1. You can’t spell Badenhop without, “Bad hop.”
2. It reminds me of Boris Badenov.

In 2009, Burke improved on his rookie season, pitching 25 more innings, walking just three more batters and giving up two fewer home runs. Badenhop posted outstanding walk numbers in the minor leagues, and if he can continue to work back to those low levels he should be a successful major league pitcher.