The Resume

(June 4, 1957- )
Born in Monte Cristi, Dominican Republic
Birth name is Antonio Francisco Pena Padilla
Catcher for the Pittsburgh Pirates (1980-1986), St. Louis Cardinals (1987-1989), Boston Red Sox (1990-1993), Cleveland Indians (1994-1996), Chicago White Sox (1997) and the Houston Astros (1997)
Won 4 Gold Gloves (1983-1986, 1991)
Five All-Star selections (1982, 1984-1986, 1989)
Manager for the Kansas City Royals (2002-2005)
AL Manager of the Year (2003)
First base coach for the New York Yankees (2006-2008)
Bench coach for the New York Yankees (2009- )

Why he might be annoying:

He was a journeyman player.
Chris Berman nicknamed him Tony 'Jala' Pena.
His managing productivity went into decline after he won the Manager of the Year award.
He left the Royals two months into the 2005 season.
He was beaten by Joe Girardi for the Yankees managing job to replace Joe Torre.

Why he might not be annoying:

He had great defensive catching skills.
He won the 1986 MLB Japan All-Star Series MVP award.
He hit a walk-off home run in the first game of the 1995 ALDS.
He was the first Royal manager to win the Manager of the Year award for guiding the team to their first winning record in 9 years.

Credit: Neo NX2004

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• AL Golden Glove Winners - Catchers (Ranked: 1991)
• AL Manager of the Year (Ranked: 2003)
• Baseball Players
• Boston Red Sox
• Chicago White Sox
• Cleveland Guardians
• Houston Astros
• I Hit a Post Season Game Walk-Off Home Run (Ranked: 1995)
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• I Played for the Red Sox and White Sox
• Look At My Trading Card
• Mustaches
• Neo NX2004's Profiles [Series 2]
• New York Yankees
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Catchers (Ranked: 1983)
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Catchers (Ranked: 1984)
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Catchers (Ranked: 1985)
• Pittsburgh Pirates
• Profiles 24501-24750 (Ranked: 24688)
• Sport Coaches/Managers
• St. Louis Cardinals

Year In Review:

In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 29 Votes: 62.07% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 14 Votes: 64.29% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 12 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 35 Votes: 54.29% Annoying