Kung Fu Panda And 7 Other Plump Red Sox Players
BOSTON (CBS) - There's no arguing this one: the Boston Red Sox have a history of players who needed custom waist pants, less ice in the ice bath, and a little longer of a time to round the bases.
As free agent signing Pablo Sandoval joins the Sox (and inevitably this list), you must be thinking about who are the largest Red Sox of all-time. Don't worry. We've got you covered.
Here are the larger-than-life Red Sox throughout history who may have had one too many Fenway Franks.
1. David Ortiz
There's a reason they call him 'Big Papi' right? Standing 6'4", 230 pounds, Ortiz has certainly slimmed down throughout his career in Boston, but his large frame and legendary nickname don't help him in this case.
2. David Wells
It only took two years in 2005-06 for David Wells to show Boston fans he wasn't calorie challenged. A 6'3" lefty pitcher carrying 250 pounds to the mound, Wells spent his career battling gout -- instantly giving him a spot on this list.
3. Bobby Jenks
The 6'4", 275 pound beefer righty pitcher only played one year with Boston in 2011 to solidify his spot in Red Sox gluttony glory. Plagued with injuries and eventually diagnosed with pulmonary embolism, Jenks made his last appearance in MLB in July of 2011 with the Red Sox.
4. Rich Garces
Dubbed "El Guapo," the 6'0", 250 pound relief pitcher was a fan favorite in Boston for his setup pitches as much as his portly figure.
5. Mo Vaughn
The 6'1" 275 pound mass of a first baseman was known as "The Hit Dog" on the field, and he probably loved hot dogs off the field. If you never saw him play, imagine Rick Ross crowding the plate with undeniable athleticism.
6. Rod Beck
Why do all of these big guys have cool nicknames? Beck, known as "Shooter," was a relief pitcher for the Sox from 1999-2001. Standing 6'1" and weighing an unofficial 230 pounds, Beck rocked his mullet, mustache and gut for four teams throughout his 13-year career.
7. Babe Ruth
Sure, he will be always known as a Yankee. But that doesn't mean he wasn't chubby on the Red Sox. The Great Bambino began his career as a lefty pitcher for the Sox before rewriting history as a slugger for the Yankees. In a time where hot dogs, not HGH, were in abundance, Ruth was king.
Are there more plump Red Sox to come? We're just going to have to weight and see.
Anyone I missed? Tell me who in the comments section below!
