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Johnny Edwards (Baseball)

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The Resume

    (June 10, 1938- )
    Born in Columbus, Ohio
    Attended Ohio State University
    Catcher for the Cincinnati Reds (1961-1967), St. Louis Cardinals (1968) and the Houston Astros (1969-1974)
    Three time All-star (1963-1965)
    Won two NL Catcher Gold Gloves (1963-1964)

Why he might be annoying:

    His name is very similar to that of politician John Edwards.
    During his rookie season, the Reds lost the World Series to the New York Yankees in 6 games despite him having a .364 batting average.
    He was used as a backup in his time in St. Louis.
    He struck out in his final World Series career at-bat (1968).
    He finished in 36th place in the 1969 NL MVP voting.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He batted left handed.
    He was a great defensive catcher.
    He was the catcher during the no-hitters of Ray Washburn (September 18, 1968) and Jim Maloney (August 19, 1965).
    He recorded 118 intentional walks in the course of his career.
    In his time in Cincinnati during the off season, he had a job as an engineer.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 4 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 7 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 13 Votes: 38.46% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 42.86% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 17 Votes: 64.71% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 13 Votes: 30.77% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 34.78% Annoying