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Carlos Gonzalez

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Baseball Player

The Resume

    (October 17, 1985- )
    Born in Maracaibo, Venezuela
    Outfielder for the Oakland Athletics (2008), Colorado Rockies (2009-18), Cleveland Indians (2019), Chicago Cubs (2019) and the Seattle Mariners
    National League batting champion (2010)
    Silver Slugger Award (2010, 2015)
    Gold Glove winner (2010, 2012, 2013)

Why he might be annoying:

    His nickname is 'CarGo.'
    He didn't make his major league debut six years after he signed his initial contract.
    He was traded by the A's after one season with the club.
    Some baseball pundits felt he had inflated success as a result of playing in Denver's high altitude.
    He struggled to find his footing on a major league roster after leaving the Rockies.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He is left handed.
    He took advantage of the opportunity to play full time, upon being traded to the Rockies.
    He was the first player since 1936 to record extra base hits for his first seven career hits.
    He completed the cycle by hitting a walk-off home run (2009).
    He wasn't afraid to make diving catches and highlight reel plays during his tenure with the Rockies.

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    In 2023, Out of 9 Votes: 22.22% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 9 Votes: 88.89% Annoying
    In 2020, Out of 3 Votes: 100% Annoying