Baseball is full of hotheads, firecrackers, and guys who just cannot let things go. Whether it’s an umpire, a teammate, or the dugout water cooler, some MLB players seem born to beef.
This list is for the players who argue with air, glare at inanimate objects, and could probably pick a fight during a silent retreat. From legendary meltdowns to everyday chirping, these are the 17 MLB guys who could start a feud with a brick wall.
17. Yasiel Puig
Puig played every game as if it were personal, even when it wasn’t. If a wall looked at him wrong, he’d probably flip a bat in its direction.
16. Jonathan Papelbon
Papelbon brought intense closer energy to everything, including screaming matches with his teammates. The man could hold a grudge against gravity.
15. Bryce Harper
Harper’s competitive fire sometimes turned into full-on fury. If you’re a brick wall standing between him and home plate, you might want to duck.
14. A.J. Pierzynski
Pierzynski made enemies in every clubhouse he entered—and seemed to like it that way. If you stood still too long around him, he’d find a reason to fight you.
13. Carlos Zambrano
Zambrano was a one-man wrecking crew of rage when things didn’t go his way. He could start yelling at the foul pole if it didn’t bend enough.
12. Brett Lawrie
Lawrie played like someone dared him to out-crazy himself every inning. He once spiked his helmet so hard it bounced and hit an ump—brick walls wouldn’t fare much better.
11. Josh Donaldson
Donaldson walks around like he’s ready to square up with literally anyone. His “I’m always right” energy would carry over to arguing with a cinder block.
10. Milton Bradley
Bradley brought drama wherever he went and wasn’t afraid to escalate anything. He could turn a routine groundout into a confrontation with the first base bag.
9. Manny Machado
Machado’s lack of respect for rules and authority has made him a magnet for controversy. If a wall looked at him funny, he’d probably spike it.
8. John Rocker
Rocker’s mouth got him into more fights than his pitching ever did. There’s no way he wouldn’t try to argue with a wall—and then double down.
7. Joe Kelly
Kelly’s got that trollish smirk and a knack for intentionally stirring the pot. He’d probably chirp at a wall to see if it flinched.
6. George Brett
Brett’s infamous pine tar meltdown is a part of baseball infamy. You know he’d go toe-to-toe with a wall if it tried to enforce a rule.
5. Jose Bautista
Bautista had a flair for the dramatic and a talent for ruffling feathers. If a wall didn’t applaud his bat flip, he’d take it personally.
4. Amir Garrett
Garrett once charged the entire Pirates dugout solo, so yeah, he’s picking fights with architecture if necessary. Brick wall? More like a warm-up.
3. Reggie Jackson
Reggie didn’t just stir the pot—he was the pot. He once feuded with his manager during a game; a lifeless wall would be a piece of cake.
2. Billy Martin
Martin was legendary for his temper, both as a player and a manager. If a wall tried to talk back, he’d throw a base at it.
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1. Tommy Pham
Pham treats fantasy football like warfare and once slapped another player over it. A brick wall? He’d already be shouting at it just for standing there.
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