The Resume

(February 17, 1958-January 6, 1991)
Born in Los Angeles, California
Second baseman for the San Diego Padres (1981-1985) and the Baltimore Orioles (1985-1987)
Died at the age of 32 of AIDS

Why he might be annoying:

He was a heavy drug user, which was a contributing factor in his demise.
He failed to live up to his potential in both the Angels and Dodgers farm systems.
He was arrested for cocaine possession (1983).
He was suspended by the Padres for his drug use.
He was known for being arrogant and surly in the clubhouse.

Why he might not be annoying:

He recorded 120 stolen bases while playing for the Dodgers farm team, which caught the eye of then Padres general manager Jack McKeon.
He was a member of the first Padres team to reach the World Series (1984).
He was a reliable leadoff hitter during his tenure with the Padres.
He holds the Padres franchise record for most stolen bases in a single season.
He is the father of WNBA star Candice Wiggins.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Baltimore Orioles
• Baseball Players
• I Abused Cocaine
• I Abused Heroin
• I Died in 1991 (Ranked: 32)
• I Died in My 30s (Ranked: 32)
• I Have AIDS/HIV
• I Named My Kid After Myself
• Pittsburgh Drug Trials [1985]
• Profiles 35501-35750 (Ranked: 35686)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 19]
• San Diego Padres

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2022, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
In 2020, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2019, Out of 15 Votes: 46.67% Annoying
In 2017, Out of 10 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
In 2016, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2015, Out of 4 Votes: 100% Annoying
In 2014, Out of 16 Votes: 62.50% Annoying