Social media buzzing with reaction to broadcaster’s comments on Acuna

During the TV broadcast of last night’s Pirates-Atlanta game, analyst Steve Blass said he doesn’t like Ronald Acuna Jr. of the Braves wearing so much jewelry while he plays. Blass added that maybe Acuna would have got thrown at back in Blass’ day.https://t.co/31rNzSerae

— 105.9 The X (@1059thex) June 5, 2019

Dudes wear chains in the bigs. So what? Pirates announcer Steve Blass (think their version of Joe Simpson) had an issue with Acuna's Mr T. starter set last night pic.twitter.com/AZXd5mtWaf

— MikeBell929 (@MikeBellATL) June 5, 2019

Steve Blass is a graduate of the Joe Simpson School of Garbage Broadcasting, majoring in tough guy moralizing, with a minor in dog whistling.

And yes, he mumbled “prick” under his breath because a 2nd year star didn’t like being hit with an inside fastball. https://t.co/ysLIpxNxfP

— Adam Thomas (@BeachballDelay) June 5, 2019

Steve Blass is a World Series winner and an all-star. Acuña isn’t much so far.

— Nathan Ealy (@nathanealy) June 5, 2019

If you think Steve Blass is racist, you’re what’s wrong with society. Quit making everything about race. If he thinks Acuna is a clown it’s because of his actions not the color of his skin. Personally I don’t have a problem with Acuna.

— Jarrod Ranone (@saywhatranone) June 5, 2019

That’s Steve Blass... Pirates legend... funny guy, but he’s old as hell. This is his last year.

— Paschal (@FPFPaschal) June 5, 2019

THIS is Steve Blass. pic.twitter.com/uTD72Mnoob

— Colin Dunlap (@colin_dunlap) June 5, 2019

It’s easy to attack Steve Blass for his comments tonight if this is the first you’ve heard of him. It’s harder to hear them when you’ve grown up watching and listening to him on broadcasts. Blass is a good guy but he’s old school baseball and it’s part of what holds the game back

— Sean Gallagher (@GallagherRadio) June 5, 2019