Former A's Infielder Thanks Oakland for Players Weekend Nickname

Eric Sogard and his specs began his big league career with the Oakland A's in 2010 and stayed with the club through the 2015 season. 

The fans in Oakland embraced Sogard for his unique look. Standing at 5-foot-9, Sogard sports glasses on the field that look more like he's about to read a book at a coffee shop than step into the batter's box in front of thousands of fans. 

For his look, A's fans rewarded Sogard with the nickname "Nerd Power." Over Players Weekend, Sogard, now with the Brewers, will proudly wear the nickname on the back of his jersey. 

On Saturday, Sogard took to Twitter to thank A's fans for the nickname he will always keep with him. 

From his MLB debut in 2010 through his final season in Oakland two years ago, Sogard batted .239/.295/.313 with the A's in 435 games. 

Sogard did not played in the majors last season.

In Milwaukee this year, the veteran is enjoying a breakout year. Sogard is slashing .287/.399/.415 -- all career highs -- in 66 games with a career-high three home runs.

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