The Resume

(November 3, 1918-December 15, 2010)
Pitched for Cleveland Indians (1936-1956)
Had 3 career no-hitters and 12 one-hitters
Led American League in strike outs 7 times and wins 6 times
Career Record of 266-162
8-Time All-Star
Nicknamed 'Rapid Robert'

Why he might be annoying:

He was known for his bizarre high leg kick while pitching.
When he retired, he had the all time record for batters walked.
He is divorced.
His wife had a substance abuse problem.
He has had financial problems.
He does excessive amounts of personal appearances and autograph signings.

Why he might not be annoying:

He fought for the U.S. Navy during World War II.
He has his own museum in his hometown.
Historians say he could have won 350 games had he not joined the military.
He ranked #36 on The Sporting News' list of Baseball's 100 Greatest Players.

Credit: Eric Hartman

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Baseball Hall of Famers (Ranked: 1962)
• Baseball Hall of Famers on First Ballot (Ranked: 1962)
• Baseball Players
• Baseball's Retired Numbers (Ranked: 19)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [November] (Ranked: 11031918)
• Celebrities who Served in World War II [1939-45]
• Cleveland Guardians
• Dick Cavett Show Guests
• I am an Iowan
• I Died in 2010 (Ranked: 92)
• Look at Me, I'm Spread Eagle
• Look at My Autographed Photo
• McFly's Profiles [Series 2]
• Person to Person - Guests [A-K]
• Profiles 7501-7750 (Ranked: 7524)
• Seamen
• Sporting News' 100 Greatest Baseball Players (Ranked: 36)
• World Series - Honorary First Pitches (Ranked: 1995)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 4 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 16 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 8 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 81 Votes: 51.85% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 17 Votes: 41.18% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 21 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 7 Votes: 28.57% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 150 Votes: 58.67% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 63 Votes: 47.62% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 38 Votes: 39.47% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 56 Votes: 55.36% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 131 Votes: 41.98% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 267 Votes: 47.57% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 289 Votes: 44.64% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 714 Votes: 43.00% Annoying