Ranking All 30 MLB Teams By How Intimidating Their Name Is

16. Philadelphia Phillies

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Originally the even less frightening Quakers, the team changed the name to the Philadelphias in the 1880s, before shortening it to what they’re known as today, which we’ll just take to mean anyone from the city. Sure, Philadelphians like to enjoy adult beverages and destroy things, but they’re just as likely to wreck themselves — like this amped-up Eagles fan.

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