Voting Station

Yunel Escobar

Please vote to return to collections.

Baseball Player

The Resume

    (November 2, 1982- )
    Born in Havana, Cuba
    Shortstop for the Atlanta Braves (2007-10), Toronto Blue Jays (2010-12) and the Tampa Bay Rays

Why he might be annoying:

    He had an acrimonious relationship with Cuban authorities, as a result of having limited exposure to baseball scouts.
    He's been described by baseball pundits as having a cantankerous temper.
    He sparked a major controversy when he wrote 'TU ERE MARICON' on his eye black, which translates into 'You are a a faggot' in English.
    He was suspended for three games by the Blue Jays as a result of his actions.
    Many felt his apology for his actions was extremely shallow.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was childhood friends with fellow Braves teammate Brayan Pena.
    He established himself as an everyday player upon being traded to the Blue Jays.
    He was considered one of the cornerstones in the Blue Jays youth movement process.
    He admitted he never meant to intentionally offend anyone with the slur he wrote on his eye black.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 5 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 7 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 24 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 6 Votes: 66.67% Annoying