Knew a pitcher they called "The Usher". He told me it was because, When hitters came up, he'd "sit em down!". His uncle told me it was actually cause he got so excited one time when friends and family could finally come see a game, he hopped up into the stands to greet them and help them find their seats. One of the team employees yelled to him "what are you doing.....they got Ushers for that, Jeff."