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Wes Parker

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (November 13, 1939- )
    Born in Evanston, Illinois
    Birth name is Maurice Wesley Parker III
    Attended Claremont McKenna College and the University of Southern California
    First baseman for the Los Angeles Dodgers (1964-72)
    Also played for the Nankai Hawks (1974)
    World Series champion (1965)
    Won six NL Gold Gloves as a first baseman (1967-72)
    Color commentator for the Cincinnati Reds (1973), NBC (1978-79) and the USA Network (1980-83)
    Selected into the All-Time Gold Glove Team (2007)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was a switch hitter.
    He posted 111 RBI without hitting over 10 home runs in the 1970 season.
    Despite being selected into the All-time Gold Glove Team, he is the only player from that team not enshrined into the Baseball Hall of Fame.
    He was a member of the Dodgers team that was swept by the Baltimore Orioles in four games of the 1966 World Series.
    His TV acting career fizzled after having a guest role on the soap opera 'Days of Our Lives.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He threw left-handed.
    He holds a bachelor's degree in history from the University of Southern California.
    He was the 1970 NL leader for doubles with 47.
    He was the last Dodgers player to hit for the cycle in the 20th century (May 7, 1970).
    He was against MLB's decision on a strike (1972).
    He befriended many children as he hit fly balls to them to give them a ride home to their parents.
    His acting role as the fiancé of Greg Brady's math teacher from 'The Brady Bunch' was memorable.

Credit: Neo NX2004


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying