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Matt Nokes

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (October 31, 1963- )
    Born in San Diego, California
    Catcher for the San Francisco Giants (1985), Detroit Tigers (1986-90), New York Yankees (1990-94), Baltimore Orioles (1995) and the Colorado Rockies (1995)
    One-time All-Star (1987)
    AL Silver Slugger winner as a catcher (1987)

Why he might be annoying:

    His middle name is Dodge.
    He was unable to replicate the numbers he posted during his rookie season.
    He played on five different teams during his career.
    He only made one playoff appearance during his eleven seasons in the majors.
    He spent the remaining years of his playing career in the minor leagues following his stint with the Rockies.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He recorded two hits in four at-bats in his debut major league game (1985).
    He set an American League rookie record for home runs recorded by a catcher (32 in 1987).
    He is remembered by casual baseball fans as being the catcher who caught Jim Abbott‘s no-hitter.
    He opened a school dedicated to hitters wanting to improve hitting techniques.
    He was able to avoid an aircraft disaster as he was able to safely land his plane on Interstate 15 in southern California, after his plane lost oil pressure and he was unable to reach an airport (2000).
    He was a versatile player, as he was able to play both the corner infield and outfield positions, as well as his natural catcher position.

Credit: Ricky


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    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying