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.


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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.



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.



Obviously, the Dick jokes weren't hard to come by.