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Lou Whitaker

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (May 12, 1957- )
    Born in Bronx, New York
    Second baseman for the Detroit Tigers (1977-1995)
    American League Rookie of the Year (1978)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is 'Sweet Lou.'
    His middle name is Rodman.
    He forgot to pack his uniform prior to his 1985 All-Star Game appearance.
    He was forced to wear a replica jersey and trucker hat as a result.
    Despite his accolades with the Tigers, the team has yet to retire his jersey.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He spent his entire career with the Tigers.
    He and Alan Trammell hold the record for longest running infield duo in Major League history.
    He holds the Tigers franchise record for most career home runs by a second baseman.
    He is one of few players to hit a home run over the roof of Tiger Stadium.
    He was a fan favorite in Detroit.

Credit: Ricky


Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 6 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 5 Votes: 20.0% Annoying
    In 2019, Out of 4 Votes: 75.00% Annoying
    In 2018, Out of 20 Votes: 45.00% Annoying
    In 2017, Out of 4 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2016, Out of 2 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2015, Out of 16 Votes: 43.75% Annoying
    In 2014, Out of 12 Votes: 25.00% Annoying
    In 2013, Out of 9 Votes: 44.44% Annoying
    In 2012, Out of 14 Votes: 57.14% Annoying
    In 2011, Out of 13 Votes: 53.85% Annoying
    In 2010, Out of 25 Votes: 52.00% Annoying
    In 2009, Out of 31 Votes: 54.84% Annoying
    In 2008, Out of 28 Votes: 50.0% Annoying
    In 2007, Out of 74 Votes: 47.30% Annoying