OT- Who had the worst season ever?

[CubsFanCurt]

Originally Posted by kllrbee

Im going with Dunn.

Of course, I might be biased cuz Im in Chicago and had to read and hear about him everyday.
But man, even from an "outsider", he was just....awful. GAWDAWFUL!
What makes it worse is that he seemed to kind of shrug it off.

Im a Cubs fan though, I pretty much hate the Sox, so it was also pretty funny.

I dont think Ill be laughing this year though when we have Ian Stewart starting for us a 3rd.

Btw, I think Sam Fuld probly came to the plate with an oppurtunity to drive someone in about 2 times. He was primarily used to start off innings and get on base as a rally starter. We loved him here. Tough, little, charlie hustle type.

I totally agree with you on Dunn. I laughed when they signe him and did their "All In" campaign. If he ups is average 50 points he could get a comeback player of the year award and still suck

[frankbmd]

Joe Cleary 1945 (only year in the majors), 7 earned runs in 1/3 of an inning for a career ERA of 189.00.

With Cleary pitching and Dunn batting, imagine the possibilities.

[David W]

There were a lot of 60's/early 70's era Shortstops who couldn't hit, most of which have been alluded to. But I think as a Cardinal fan, Maxxy had one of the longer careers of this type of player.

Dal Maxville - http://www.baseball-reference.com/pl...axvida01.shtml

Ironically Maxville had his best season in 68 (the year of the pitcher) and his worst the next year). He also couldn't hit in 1973, despite numerous attempts to force him to....