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Alex Rodriguez seems to find himself embroiled in controversy often, notably when he attempted to distract infielder infielder by yelling, "I got it!" This stunt, meant to confuse the fielder, goes against the spirit of fair play and is widely considered Bush league, as manipulation and gamesmanship should never cross into deceptive territory.
#8: Machado Kicks Aguilar
Manny Machado, known for his history of questionable decisions, was involved in two very controversial plays. One particularly bush league act involved him intentionally dropping his bat to distract the opposing catcher. Later, Machado faced backlash for a kick directed at Jesus Aguilar while running to first, which incited a melee. These actions contributed to Machado’s reputation as a dirty player.