The internet was buzzing after MLB pitcher Rich Hill signed a one-year, $8 million contract with the Pittsburgh Pirates. It wasn't so much the contract, the team, or the player that had folks chatting, but his infamous nickname that ended up as a trending topic on Twitter.
Dick Mountain will be joining his 12th different team for his age 43 season pic.twitter.com/phZvU561hV
— Talkin’ Baseball (@TalkinBaseball_) December 27, 2022
Rich Hill or as he's lovingly known by fans and teammates, 'Dick Mountain' is a 42-year-old pitcher who has played for multiple teams including but not limited to the Dodgers, Cubs, Red Sox, Rays, Twins, and now the Pirates.
Dick. Mountain. https://t.co/EhDpZKo3xa pic.twitter.com/dJbfZ503jc
— River T (@rtb____) December 27, 2022
I realize Christmas has already come and gone, but my birthday is in the summer if anyone wants to snag me a Dick Mountain jersey. Be my guest.
Dick Mountain jerseys when…? https://t.co/Y905VVNtJU pic.twitter.com/y03hnX4K4l
— Jim Lokay (@Lokay) December 27, 2022
Obviously, the Dick jokes weren't hard to come by.
It's tough to find commercial real estate on Dick Mountain. https://t.co/SGlohqbE9e
— Primanti Bros (@primantibros) December 27, 2022
Dick Mountain Seeking The Booty With The Pirates https://t.co/CamzeHFov6
— Wee Babby Jaso (@BabbyJaso) December 27, 2022
#DickMountain! https://t.co/ClIeLsFhCO
— Todd (@YinzerSTILLinOH) December 27, 2022
2023: The Return Of Dick Mountainpic.twitter.com/RZ4kGSePVe
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) December 27, 2022
Me being kicked off Twitter after making a joke about Dick Mountain trending: pic.twitter.com/8H91tq30FB
— In My Mind (@MeAloneInMyMind) December 27, 2022
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