The Resume

(August 20, 1967- )
Born in Evansville, Indiana
Drafted first overall by the San Diego Padres in the 1988 Major League Baseball Draft
Pitcher for the San Diego Padres (1989-95), Seattle Mariners (1995), St. Louis Cardinals (1996-97, 2000-02) and the Arizona Diamondbacks (1998-99)
Olympic Gold medallist (1988)
Brother of former pitcher Alan Benes

Why he might be annoying:

He likes to golf.
He had a habit of gritting his teeth when he was about to throw his slider pitch.
This trait allowed hitters to exploit his pitch as a result.
He led the major leagues in losses (1993).
He was forced into free agency as he and the Cardinals missed the deadline to submit his contract extension with the team in time.

Why he might not be annoying:

He was a member of the United States baseball team that captured a Gold medal at the 1988 Olympics.
He was teammates with his brother, Alan, on the Cardinals for three seasons.
He was one of the first free agents to sign with the Diamondbacks.
He was the starting pitcher for the D-Backs in the inaugural game.
He finished his career with exactly 2,000 strikeouts.

Credit: Ricky

Featured in the following Annoying Collections:

• Arizona Diamondbacks
• Baseball Players
• Baseball's First Overall Draft Picks (Ranked: 1988)
• I am a Hoosier [Indiana]
• Look at Me, I'm Wearing a Baseball Cap
• Look at My Balls
• Profiles 50001-50056 (Ranked: 50010)
• Ricky's Profiles [Series 30]
• San Diego Padres
• Seattle Mariners
• St. Louis Cardinals

Year In Review:

In 2023, Out of 3 Votes: 33.33% Annoying
In 2021, Out of 8 Votes: 62.50% Annoying