The Resume

(December 14, 1965- )
Drafted by the Houston Astros (1987)
Played for the Houston Astros (1988-2007)
Played catcher, second base and outfield
Multiple-time Major League Baseball All Star

Why he might be annoying:

His last name is difficult to pronounce (Bidge-ee-oh).
He was part of a potent Astros lineup referred to as ‘The Killer B’s.’
He set the MLB record for most career hit-by-pitches (2005).
He was often accused of ‘leaning into’ pitches (MLB rules specify a player must attempt to avoid getting hit to be awarded first base).
He has yellow teeth from years of chewing tobacco.
He was politically active during the 2004 presidential election.

Why he might not be annoying:

In an era dominated by free agency, he played for the same team for more than 15 seasons.
He won four consecutive Gold Glove Awards for National League second baseman (1994-1997).
He played several different positions for the Astros to accommodate their fielding needs.
He played twelve seasons before his first trip to the disabled list (1988-August 1, 2000).
He supports The Sunshine Kids, a group which assists child cancer patients and their families.
He was inducted into the Texas Sports Hall of Fame (2005).

Credit: D

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• 3,000 Hit Club (Ranked: 3060)
• Amateur Wrestlers
• Baseball Families (Ranked: 47)
• Baseball Hall of Famers (Ranked: 2015)
• Baseball Players
• Baseball's Retired Numbers (Ranked: 7)
• Branch Rickey Award Winners (Ranked: 1997)
• Celebrities Born on the Same Date [December] (Ranked: 12141965)
• Celebrity Washington Commander Fans
• D's Profiles [Series 02]
• Houston Astros
• I Attended Seton Hall University
• I Became a Dad in 1993
• I Became a Dad in 1999
• I Hit For The Cycle (Ranked: 2002)
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Baseball Cap
• Look at Me, I've Fallen and I Can't Get Up
• Look at My Balls
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1997)
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1996)
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1995)
• NL Golden Glove Winners - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1994)
• NL Silver Slugger - Catchers (Ranked: 1989)
• NL Silver Slugger - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1994)
• NL Silver Slugger - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1995)
• NL Silver Slugger - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1997)
• NL Silver Slugger - Second Basemen (Ranked: 1998)
• Profiles 16001-16250 (Ranked: 16078)
• Roberto Clemente Award Winners (Ranked: 2007)

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 2 Votes: 0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 6 Votes: 16.67% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 10 Votes: 80.0% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 20 Votes: 10.0% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 111 Votes: 49.55% Annoying
In 2018, Out of 320 Votes: 62.50% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 126 Votes: 78.57% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 482 Votes: 62.03% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 20 Votes: 65.00% Annoying
In 2013, Out of 21 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
In 2012, Out of 23 Votes: 60.87% Annoying
In 2011, Out of 15 Votes: 73.33% Annoying
In 2010, Out of 47 Votes: 63.83% Annoying
In 2009, Out of 60 Votes: 61.67% Annoying
In 2008, Out of 81 Votes: 67.90% Annoying
In 2007, Out of 145 Votes: 68.28% Annoying
In 2006, Out of 243 Votes: 69.14% Annoying
In 2005, Out of 256 Votes: 64.84% Annoying