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Mike Sweeney

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (June 22, 1973- )
    Plays first base, catcher and designated hitter for Kansas City Royals (1995-2007), Oakland A's (2008), Seattle Mariners (2009-10) and Philadelphia Phillies (2010)

Why he might be annoying:

    His salary accounted for almost 1/3 of the 2005 Royals' player payroll.
    He is injury-prone.
    His injuries forced him to be just a designated hitter.
    He is often mentioned in trade rumors since 2002.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is active in Kansas City charities, and partners with Garth Brooks in the Teammates for Kids Foundation.
    He made an appearance on Saturday Night Live, coming out of a child's closet with a keg.
    He made the AL All-Star squad, four times.
    He is the Royal's team captain.
    He stole home against the New York Yankees (August 15, 2002).

Credit: Rocky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 21 Votes: 4.76% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 15 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 12 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 18 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 6 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 7 Votes: 85.71% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 12 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 14.29% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 61.54% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 23 Votes: 65.22% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 33 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 36 Votes: 69.44% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 75 Votes: 61.33% Annoying
    In 2006, Out of 175 Votes: 64.00% Annoying
    In 2005, Out of 141 Votes: 47.52% Annoying