Professional athletes are the most superstitious people on Earth. It makes sense since their lives are driven by routine and repetition. But out of all the sports, baseball might have the most superstitious. Remember Major League? As boring as most casual fans believe the game to be, they might change their minds after seeing what these ballplayers do behind the scenes. The eccentricities range from peculiar clothing to unusual pre-game rituals, running the gamut from quirky to crazy. To celebrate what makes us all ‘special,’ COED’s compiled a list of the strangest / nuttiest players from baseball’s past and present. Check it out after the jump.

In a recent Sirius XM radio interview, Boston Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon admitted that he will sign “not only the Bronx, but anywhere, I think anywhere is a possibility,” in 2011 if the Sox choose not to retain him over the long haul. While hearing this may send shivers down the spine of Red Sox Nation, don’t be too quick to dismiss these words unleashed by the talented fireballer.

Here is a solid run down of what happened in the world of sports on Thursday 9/13/07.
“Wade Boggs has a drinking problem: The Origin of the Beer Drinkin Myth” (TastyBooze)
“The NFL slapped Bill Belichick with a maximum fine of $500,000 Thursday for videotaping Jets defensive signals. The Pats were fined $250,000 and will lose a 2008 first… Click to read more

Barbiturate Bodyguard: Owen Wilson opts for a “sober companion” to help him avoid using any drugs – for $750 a day. (Dlisted)
Meg Lost Her Legs: The White Stripes have cancelled their Austin City Limits performance due to Meg White having “acute anxiety.” Not cute. (Stereogum)
You Got Served: Waiter in Fort Lauderdale sav… Click to read more