The Resume

(December 26, 1947- )
Caught for Boston Red Sox and Chicago White Sox (1972-1993)
10-Time All Star
1972 American League Rookie of the Year
Member of Baseball Hall of Fame (2000)
Hit 376 Home Runs
Nicknamed 'Pudge'

Why he might be annoying:

He played for both Sox baseball teams.
His nickname has been used by many catchers with his stature.
He won the 1972 Rookie Of The Year award, despite making his debut in 1969.
He had a trademark of keeping a wad of chewing tobacco inside his cheek.
He was known to walk very slow to the mound, hence the name, 'Pudge Trudge.'

Why he might not be annoying:

The home run he hit in Game 6 of the World Series is one of the greatest baseball moments of all time.
Despite numerous injuries, he still caught until he was 45.
He is renown as baseball's most durable catcher.
He got a motorcycle on the day of his release (1993).

Credit: Eric Hartman

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• AL Golden Glove Winners - Catchers (Ranked: 1972)
• AL Rookie of the Year (Ranked: 1972)
• AL Silver Slugger - Catchers (Ranked: 1981)
• AL Silver Slugger - Catchers (Ranked: 1985)
• AL Silver Slugger - Catchers (Ranked: 1988)
• American Legion Graduates of the Year (Ranked: 1975)
• Baseball Hall of Famers (Ranked: 2000)
• Baseball Players
• Baseball's Retired Numbers (Ranked: 27)
• Baseball's Retired Numbers (Ranked: 72)
• Born on Boxing Day [Deceber 26] (Ranked: 1947)
• Boston Red Sox
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [December] (Ranked: 12261947)
• Chicago White Sox
• Diseased Initials
• I am a New Englander
• I Attended University of New Hampshire
• I Hit a World Series Game Walk-Off Home Run (Ranked: 1975)
• I Hit For The Cycle (Ranked: 1984)
• I Played for the Red Sox and White Sox
• I Sung 'Take Me Out to the Ball Game' at Wrigley Field
• I was Arrested for DUI/DWI
• Look at Me, Yes You! - Finger Pointers
• McFly's Profiles [Series 2]
• Men Caught Weeping in Public
• Profiles 7501-7750 (Ranked: 7526)
• Sports Illustrated's 100 Greatest Moments in Sports History (Ranked: 75)
• Sports List's Top 10 Best Home Runs (Ranked: 6)
• Sports List's Top 11 Boston Sports Moments (Ranked: 8)
• Vehicle Names

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 7 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 30 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 20 Votes: 60.0% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 16 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 56.52% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 29 Votes: 51.72% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 63 Votes: 53.97% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 175 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 220 Votes: 55.45% Annoying
In 2004, Out of 338 Votes: 44.97% Annoying
In 2003, Out of 400 Votes: 55.25% Annoying