Sports Stars Who Injured Themselves In Fits Of Rage

3. Ryan Sweeney (2012)

Another MLB star, another ridiculous self-inflicted injury. Sweeney played for the Red Sox in a victory over the Tigers but stole the headlines for an idiotic reason. Cody Ross replaced the right-fielder in the ninth inning of the game. This prompted fans to think that the franchise had traded him before the deadline. But the player had punched a door and broke a knuckle on his hand.

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Of course, this injury put him on the disabled list because he couldn’t play. “I feel like I just let the team down if it’s bad,’’ Sweeney said via Boston.com. “I feel terrible right now. Obviously, when you hit something, you just have so much adrenaline going and you don’t know what happened. Afterward, it just hurt.” Finally, he discovered that punching hard objects is a bad idea.

2. Mike Perry (2021)

Perry is one of the UFC’s most eccentric personalities. Fans loved him because of his gung-ho fighting style and shall we say, “authentic” nature. However, he’s prone to ridiculous moments that have landed him in trouble. One of the most concerning episodes in recent history occurred when he kicked through a glass door. The fighter lashed out in a fit of rage but it didn’t end well.

Then, he uploaded a picture of his wounded limb onto social media. “No matter what I do it’s never enough,” the fighter tweeted (via MMA Junkie). “So I act out. Happy to spill my own blood.” His supporters replied to this disturbing message because they wanted him to seek help. It was a tough year for the welterweight because he had several depressive episodes.

1. Devin Williams (2021)

Williams was a key member of the Milwaukee Brewers’ bullpen when he made the worst decision of his career. It came after a night of drunken celebration that went badly wrong. The Brewers won the NL Central title and were set to meet the St. Louis Cardinals in the postseason. It should have been a highlight moment for Williams but he became upset and punched a wall.

The reliever broke his hand in the process. Needless to say, fans thought it was ridiculous. The worst part was that Williams was a very important player for his team. He had an 8-2 record with a 2.50 ERA in 58 games and struck out 87 batters in 54 innings (via New York Post). Williams apologized to the organization and his fans because he was a moron. In the end, he knew it was all his fault.