Jack Morris, a Tigers broadcaster and former pitcher, has been suspended indefinitely and ordered to undergo bias training after remarks he made Tuesday about Los Angeles Angels star Shohei Ohtani, according to reporter Bob Nightengale.
Morris publicly regretted what he said, in an accent, about being careful while pitching to Ohtani.
“I sincerely apologize if I offended anybody, especially anybody in the Asian community for what I said,” Morris said in the ninth inning of Tuesday night’s broadcast.
Morris made his comments in the sixth inning of the game in Detroit.
Bally Sports Detroit announced the suspension Wednesday.
“Bally Sports Detroit is extremely disappointed with the remarks analyst Jack Morris made during last night’s Tigers game,” the network said in a statement. “Jack has been suspended indefinitely from Tigers broadcasts and will be undergoing bias training to educate him on the impact of his comments and how he can be a positive influence in a diverse community. We have a zero-tolerance policy for bias or discrimination and deeply apologize for his insensitive remark.”
The Tigers, who retired Morris’ number after he was elected to the National Baseball Hall of Fame, issued a similar statement.
“The Detroit Tigers take immense pride in honoring the diverse cultures that make up our players, coaching staff, front office, fan base and community,” the team said. “We are deeply disappointed by the comments made by Jack Morris during the broadcast last night. We fully support Bally Sports Detroit’s decision and their ongoing commitment to ensure that all personnel are held to the highest standards of personal conduct.”
Rich Barak of The Atlanta Journal-Constitution contributed to this report.
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