My Mom does this but with nicknames. Actual names rarely provided.

Just recently she was telling me about her "hysterectomy buddy" (they had them the same week, I think?) and how her husband's barbecue broke or something.

I can't even remember my own dog's name most of the time...

BRO IS NASTY

Worth noting that while 2024 was a small sample (51 sliders thrown), the whiff% is WAY up on that pitch (10% -> 43%) and it's moving more than last year (-4.3 -> -6.1 IVB, 2.2 -> 3.5 IHB). So, the pitch getting better is probably compensating somewhat, even if a batter is picking up on the tip.

It's definitely "relevant" in that it does appear to be a very clear tip, but his slider is still generating above league average chase and whiff. His general difficulty locating notwithstanding, it's been his most effective strikeout pitch by far

In Mariners fandom, we call this "getting Felixed".

In my house, we call it "pain and suffering."

Born in 1991 - Mike Trout being born five days before me makes it a pretty easy question. Since he's "low hanging fruit", Arenado is a good next pick.