“Hot Dog Eater” Kobayashi Iwamura

MLB proved it has a sense of humor when the Philadelphia Phillies pulled off an elaborate prank, orchestrated by pitcher Brett Myers, and “punk’d” second year rookie Kyle Kendrick.

Kendrick was called into manager Charlie Manuel’s office on Saturday and told that he had been traded to Japan for a player named “Kobayashi Iwamura,” a fictitious name which means “hot dog eater.”

The media, who was also involved in the ruse, asks Kendrick questions about being traded, as the stunned 23-year-old responds as best he can.