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Tony Phillips

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The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    He played on six different teams, including two stints with the Athletics and Angels.
    He was the final out of the 1988 World Series.
    He had a volatile temper and was described as being extremely surly by former teammates.
    His second stint with the Angels ended abruptly after he was arrested for possession of cocaine and drug paraphernalia (August 10, 1997).
    He was charged with assault and battery after he punched his former manager in the face in an independent league game (2011).

Why he might not be annoying:

    He was the uncle of former Tampa Bay Buccaneers player Jermaine Phillips.
    He was the first player in the history of the Athletics franchise to hit for the cycle.
    He recorded the final out of the 1989 World Series, a year after he held the distinction of being the final out of the previous series.
    He was a versatile player, as he was able to play both infield and outfield positions seamlessly.
    He tied an American League record for most assists recorded in a single game (12 in 1986).
    He elevated his offensive game following his trade to the Tigers.
    He was considered a hard working player by baseball pundits, despite his attitude and personal issues.

Credit: Eddie Burphy


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying