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Joaquin Andujar

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (December 21, 1952-September 8, 2015)
    Born in San Pedro de Macoris, Dominican Republic
    Right-handed pitcher for the Houston Astros (1976-81,1988), St. Louis Cardinals (1981-85) and Oakland Athletics (1986-87)
    127-118 win-loss record
    3.58 ERA
    Four-time All Star (1977,1979,1984-85)

Why he might be annoying:

    He was expelled from Game 7 of the 1985 World Series for complaining about the umpiring.
    He was so furious, he demolished the clubhouse toilet with a baseball bat.
    During the 'Pittsburgh drug trials' he admitted to using cocaine (1985).
    He had an injury-plagued 1986 season, including an injury suffered during batting practice, which was particularly pointless since pitchers do not bat in the AL.
    He complained, 'There are three hundred thousand sportswriters and they're all against me. Every one.'

Why he might not be annoying:

    He lived up to his self-proclaimed 'One tough Dominican' title when he won Game 7 of the 1982 World Series despite having suffered a knee injury when he was hit by a ball during his Game 3 victory.
    During his best season (1984), he lead the league in wins (20) and shutouts (4) and was named NL Comeback Player of the Year.
    He never gave up a grand slam during his career, but did hit one (May 15, 1984).
    He was active in youth baseball programs and hurricane relief in his native country.

Credit: C. Fishel


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2022, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 40.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 2 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 69 Votes: 55.07% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 11 Votes: 63.64% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 11 Votes: 72.73% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 9 Votes: 66.67% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 57 Votes: 68.42% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 26 Votes: 69.23% Annoying