SI just did a little rundown of the 15 most intimidating pitchers of all time. So I thought, hell why don't I put together a quick list of some pitchers right now who I would least want to stand in the batters box against for fear of my health.
Julian Tavarez - Sure he's not the greatest pitcher in the world, but he is a complete nut case, and I don't think I would ever be comfortable facing this guy knowing that at any second he might snap and decide that he wants to drill me in the cheek.
Joel Zumaya - While he's not playing guitar hero or dislocating his finger throwing in the bullpen he's throwing 100 mph. I don't think I could ever come close to touching that.
Brett Myers - Kid throws gas and and was brought in for assault and battery on his wife which means he's got a pretty large temper.
Roger Clemens - The old man still makes the list. Why, because he actually does have control and is a big enough dick to hit you directly on the helmet sticker, just ask Mike Piazza.
Daniel Cabrera - He throws really hard and typically has absolutely no control. Sure there would be a decent chance I could pull a walk, but there's also a decent chance he throws behind my back. And a better chance I strike out.
Francisco Rodriguez - I don't think I would come within ten feet of a K Rod pitch.
Brad Lidge - Nothing says intimidating more than a former closer who throws hit who was relegated to mid relief because of complete control problems.
Derrick Turnbow - Except for maybe a closer who was relegated to the setup guy because of control problems and is one of the goofiest looking dudes on the planet.
Jonathan Broxton - This kids also a big boy and throws gas. I'm pretty sure I could never catch up to a 95+ mile an hour fastball and would end up swinging at everyone regardless of its location.
Jonathan Papelbon - He just looks like a mean mother f'er on the hill, with his brim down low a little scowl on and throwin heat.
Julian Tavarez - Sure he's not the greatest pitcher in the world, but he is a complete nut case, and I don't think I would ever be comfortable facing this guy knowing that at any second he might snap and decide that he wants to drill me in the cheek.Joel Zumaya - While he's not playing guitar hero or dislocating his finger throwing in the bullpen he's throwing 100 mph. I don't think I could ever come close to touching that.
Brett Myers - Kid throws gas and and was brought in for assault and battery on his wife which means he's got a pretty large temper.
Roger Clemens - The old man still makes the list. Why, because he actually does have control and is a big enough dick to hit you directly on the helmet sticker, just ask Mike Piazza.
Daniel Cabrera - He throws really hard and typically has absolutely no control. Sure there would be a decent chance I could pull a walk, but there's also a decent chance he throws behind my back. And a better chance I strike out.
Francisco Rodriguez - I don't think I would come within ten feet of a K Rod pitch.
Brad Lidge - Nothing says intimidating more than a former closer who throws hit who was relegated to mid relief because of complete control problems.
Derrick Turnbow - Except for maybe a closer who was relegated to the setup guy because of control problems and is one of the goofiest looking dudes on the planet.Jonathan Broxton - This kids also a big boy and throws gas. I'm pretty sure I could never catch up to a 95+ mile an hour fastball and would end up swinging at everyone regardless of its location.
Jonathan Papelbon - He just looks like a mean mother f'er on the hill, with his brim down low a little scowl on and throwin heat.
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