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Whit Merrifield

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (January 24, 1989- )
    Born in Florence, South Carolina
    Second baseman for the Kansas City Royals
    AL stolen base leader (2017, 2018, 2021)
    Fielding Bible Award winner (2021)

Why he might be annoying:

    His birth name is Whitley.
    He is a Born-Again Christian.
    He didn't become a full-time major league player until the age of 28.
    He was a minor league journeyman, prior to landing with the Royals.
    He enjoys playing golf in his spare time.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is the seventh player in major league history to record multiple 40/40 seasons.
    He is a versatile player, as he is able to play both the infield and outfield seamlessly.
    He led the American League in stolen bases three times during his first five full seasons.
    He earned a Fielding Bible Award for his defensive skills (2021).
    His play established him as a fan favorite for the Royals in the years following the team's 2015 World Series victory.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 96 Votes: 57.29% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying