The Resume

(April 11, 1976- )
Born in La Guaira, Venezuela
Birth name is Kelvim José Escobar Bolívar
Pitcher for the Toronto Blue Jays (1997-2003) and the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim (2004-09)
Career record of 101-91

Why he might be annoying:

He has an unorthodox spelling of his first name.
He rotated between the starting rotation and the bullpen during his tenure with the Blue Jays.
He didn't become a full-time starter with the Blue Jays until his last season with the team.
His tenure with the Angels was plagued by injuries.
He missed the entire 2008 season due to a shoulder injury.
His career ended abruptly, after it was revealed he was diagnosed with a nerve impingement near his pitching hand.

Why he might not be annoying:

He is the cousin of 2015 ALCS MVP Alcides Escobar.
He signed with the Blue Jays as an undrafted international free agent (1992).
He recorded 14 saves with the Blue Jays after his initial callup to the team (1997).
He left the Blue Jays as the franchise's second all-time leader in saves.
He posted an 18-7 record with the Angels in his last solid season, before his career was robbed by a shoulder injury (2007).

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Baseball Families (Ranked: 53)
• Baseball Players
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Baseball Cap
• Look at My Balls
• Los Angeles Angels
• Profiles 55001-55186 (Ranked: 55032)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 39]
• Toronto Blue Jays

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying