Ricky Romero might be the most unfortunate man in baseball. Why? Because he was drafted in 2005 and has yet to make his big league debut. The 2005 draft is easily the best of this decade, and before it’s all said and done, might be the best one ever. Don’t believe me? let’s take a peek only at the players drafted after Romero:
Troy Tulowitzki
Mike Pelfrey
Cameron Maybin
Andrew McCutchen
Jay Bruce
Jacoby Ellsbury
Matt Garza
Colby Rasmus
Clay Buccholz
Romero was a highly regarded lefty out of Cal State Fullerton, but his career minor league stats: a 4.34 ERA and a 1.45 WHIP are underwhelming. He doesn’t have great stuff, and his pitchability, which was thought to be his calling card coming out of Fullerton has deserted him as Romero has issued a lot of free passes.
With Shawn Marcum out for the year and Dustin McGowan on the shelf for at least part of it, Romero has landed the 4th spot behind Roy Halladay, Jesse Litsch and David Purcey. The Blue Jays have to be emotionally invested in him being a success, if only because they want to help Romero to avoid becoming the Sam Bowie of Major League Baseball.
In any event, I’m happy for Romero, and you should be too. He probably will be decent to not-terrible, but if he’s on your fantasy team, have fun in last place.
Who was drafted ahead of him?
Adam Greenberg is the most unfortunate man in baseball. Gets called up in September of 2005, gets beaned in his 1st at bat ever, suffers from dizziness as a result, has yet to return to the majors.
Oops, July of ‘05.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t9cbRwinWAc
I think Happy is “thinknofu3″in the comments of that video.
You have to listen to the comments from the pitcher that did it. “da first thing cross your mind iz dis guy dead”
I prefer the minor league fight video where the pitcher throws a 90 mph fastball at a fan. Thats just me.
major break’d news: Stallworth charged with DUI manslaughter
http://www.miamiherald.com/news/breaking-news/story/978852.html
Henry Rowengartner is the most unfortunate person in baseball. Was a great prospect and broke into the bigs at the age of 12. Then, in his final game, in his final inning, he tripped on his way out to the mound. Lost the heat off his fastball.
I hate how the cops are acting like being drunk and running over a Cuban with your car is wrong.
Triston I liked how you linked it in case we weren’t sure what you were referencing.
You’re welcome Happy. Most people don’t realize that’s based on a true story.
Imagine if this happens with AIDS test results!
My vote for most unfortunate goes to Danny Almonte.