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Rafael Soriano

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Baseball Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He played on six different teams during his career.
    He shares his name with a Cuban painter and a Brazilian soccer coach.
    He dropped out of school and quit his baseball training at the age of 16 to work in a carpentry shop.
    His entry into the United States was delayed by visa issues.
    He was antisocial towards his teammates during his early major league career.
    His fastball velocity declined in his later seasons, to the point where he abandoned the pitch altogether.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He initially didn't plan to pursue baseball seriously, due to the fact he didn't have the necessary connections at a young age.
    He and his mother worked odd jobs for the team managers in order to help pay their way for him to participate in tournaments.
    He valued his integrity enough when he refused to falsify his age to sign a contract with a Japanese team.
    He is the sixth pitcher in major league history to record an immaculate inning on a save attempt.
    He participates in charitable endeavors that benefit children in his home country of the Dominican Republic.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying