Phillies Alec Bohm apologizes for deroga

Phillies Alec Bohm apologizes for deroga

third baseman apologized Nicolas Claxton Jersey to the team's fans after the TV broadcast caught him making derogatory comments during Monday night's 5-4 victory against the ( ). Bohm made three errors during the first three innings of the contest, all of the throwing variety. Those struggles inspired fans to sarcastically cheer him after he made a succe sful throw to first base for an out. Bohm was then shown -- but not heard -- on the broadcast seemingly telling a teammate that, " ."Bohm owned up and explained those words afterward."Emotions got the best of me," . "I said it. And do I mean it? No. It's a frustrating night for me. Obviously I made a few mistakes in the field. But these fans just want to win. You heard it, when we came back. They're great. I'm sorry to them. I don't mean that."To his credit, Bohm did play a role in the comeback: he led off the bottom of the eighth with a walk. The Phillies went on to score five runs that inning to overcome a 4-0 deficit. He Kevin Durant Jersey reached base three times overall, including twice on walks Brooklyn Nets Jeresy and once on a double, and scored a run. Manager Joe Girardi lifted Bohm for defensive purposes to open the ninth, replacing him with . CBS Sports HQ Newsletter Your Ultimate Guide to Every Day in Sports We bring sports news that matters to your inbox, to help you stay informed and get a winning edge. I agree to receive the "CBS Sports HQ Newsletter" and marketing communications, updates, special offers (including partner offers), and other information from CBS Sports and the Paramount family of companies. By pre sing sign up, I confirm that I have read and agree to the . Caris LeVert Jersey Please check the opt-in box to acknowledge that you would like to subscribe. Thanks for signing up! Keep an eye on your inbox. Sorry! There was an error proce sing your subscription. Bohm has had an up-and-down career to date. He finished second in Rookie of the Year Award voting in 2020 after hitting for a 137 OPS+ in 44 games. Alas, he struggled at the plate last season, producing just a 75 OPS+ -- a mark well below expectations, James Harden Jersey and below the acceptable threshold for a well-below-average defender.The Phillies signed and over the winter, eliminating any hope Bohm had of moving to a different position. Philadelphia also decided to roster top infield prospect , who has and will likely continue to eat into his starts at the cold corner. Bohm, 25 years old, was selected by the Phillies with the third pick in the 2018 draft by way of Wichita State University.

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