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Dave Righetti

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Baseball Player

The Resume

Why he might be annoying:

    His last name sounds like a type of pasta.
    He initially was a shortstop, but was urged to convert to a pitcher as a result of his throwing motion.
    He struggled with control issues early in his career.
    He frustrated George Steinbrenner with his inconsistency early in his career.
    He played on three different teams in his last couple seasons in the majors.

Why he might not be annoying:

    He threw a no-hitter for the Yankees (July 4, 1983).
    He was the American League saves leader for two consecutive seasons (1986-87).
    He accomplished a rare feat by being a Bay Area native to play for both of the region's teams.
    He served as the Giants pitching coach on both Dusty Baker and Bruce Bochy's staffs.
    He earned three World Series rings as a member of Bochy's staff in San Francisco (2010, 2012, 2014).

Credit: Ricky


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Year In Review:

    For 2024, as of last weekly ranking, Out of 1 Votes: 100% Annoying
    In 2023, Out of 1 Votes: 0% Annoying
    In 2022, Out of 161 Votes: 54.04% Annoying
    In 2021, Out of 100 Votes: 61.00% Annoying