Josh Phegley explains his mullet 'do: 'Nothing better than looking like an idiot'

They're calling it "Phegley Phever" on the South Side of Chicago. Josh Phegley is off to a fast start since his Major League debut earlier this month (he's hit safely in nine of his 12 starts with three homers and 10 RBIs). But the real highlight might be his hairdo — a mullet.

The game of baseball brings a lot of stress, especially at the highest level -- so Phegley uses the business up front, party in the back hairstyle to stay relaxed.  

"When you get upset, you need something to cool you off a little bit. [There's] nothing better than looking like an idiot and having fun with it," Phegley said.

Joe Dirt couldn't have put it better.

The White Sox catcher claims his hair is getting a little too long on top — so we're expecting a full-blown '92 Billy Ray Cyrus by the end of the season.