Back when he was making his way through the Royals’ Minor League system, Vinnie Pasquantino began noticing a common trend. “People always tried to give me nicknames,” he told MLB.com, “so they didn't have to say ‘Pasquantino.’”
Nine times out of 10, those monikers would involve the word “Italian.” Kansas City fans referred to him as “Italian Breakfast.” Franchise legend George Brett called him “the Italian Nightmare.” No matter what nicknames Pasquantino heard, the roots he proudly boasts from his father’s side often served as source material.
