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Jorge Posada

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (August 17, 1971- )
    Full name is Jorge Rafael Posada, Jr.
    Catcher for the New York Yankees (1995- )
    Wears #20
    Graduated Calhoun Community College (Decatur, AL)
    24th round draft pick to the New York Yankees (1990)
    Appeared on 'Candid Camera' (October 5, 2003)

Why he might be annoying:

    Instead of wearing batting gloves, he urinates on his hands during the off season to keep his hands hard.
    He said: 'You don't want to shake my hand during spring training before practice.'
    He named his son after himself.
    He had a child out of wedlock (but married 2 months later).
    He allowed 17 passed balls in one season (1999).
    He was suspended for six games for repeatedly arguing with the umpire's calls over balls and strikes (September 7, 2001).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He and his son suffered from craniosynostosis, a medical condition that involves the premature fusing of bones in the skull while the brain continues to grow.
    He created 'The Jorge Posada Foundation,' which helps raise money for children's athletic programs.
    He is a switch hitter.
    His father is a scout for the Colorado Rockies.
    His role model is Thurman Munson.
    He played several games as the Yankees' first baseman (2000).
    He was the recipient of the Thurman Munson Award for his accomplishments and contributions in baseball and philanthropy.
    His nose was broken by a poorly thrown ball while sliding into second base. He held no grudges toward Alfredo Amezaga of the Angels for accidentally launching the ball at his face (May 12, 2004).
    He polishes his nails white so the pitcher can see his signals.
    He hit the first homerun at the new Yankee Stadium (April 16, 2009).
    He met his wife while umpiring her softball game.
    His favorite TV series are 'American Idol' and 'Survivor.'

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 24 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 12 Votes: 83.33% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 92 Votes: 61.96% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 17 Votes: 58.82% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 55.56% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 24 Votes: 58.33% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 40 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 707 Votes: 67.19% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 280 Votes: 74.64% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 82 Votes: 73.17% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 65 Votes: 64.62% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 159 Votes: 59.75% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 555 Votes: 50.99% Annoying
    In 2004, Out of 492 Votes: 69.11% Annoying