Baseball Player
The Resume
(September 22, 1961- )
Born in Jacksonville, Florida
Played for the St. Louis Cardinals (1985-90), New York Mets (1991-93), Kansas City Royals (1994-95), Seattle Mariners (1995), Cincinnati Reds (1996) and Detroit Tigers (1997)
Two-time All Star (1988-89)
Why he might be annoying
He missed the rest of the post-season after being run over by the tarp before the start of Game 4 of the National League Championship Series (1985).
He was inconsistent after leaving St. Louis.
He said, 'I don't know nothing about no Jackie Robinson.'
He struck pitcher Dwight Gooden on the arm while practicing his golf swing inside the locker room (1993).
He injured three children when he threw a lit firecracker into a crowd of fans waiting for autographs outside Dodger Stadium (July 24, 1993).
Why he might not be annoying
He was NL Rookie of the Year (1985).
He was the first player to steal 100 or more bases in three consecutive seasons (1985-87).
He set a record by stealing 50 consecutive bases without being caught (1988-89).
Credit: C. Fishel
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Year In Review:
For 2010, as of last week, Out of 8 Votes: 100% Annoying
For 2009, Out of 54 Votes: 74.07% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 195 Votes: 78.46% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 89 Votes: 74.16% Annoying
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