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Jayson Werth Lashes Out At Dad And Kid
Woe to those who get in Philadelphia Phillies player Jayson Werth’s way. Last night, the intimidating baseball player reacted, well, not so calmly when a father caught a foul ball that Werth was also going for (which then would’ve been an out).
Of course, this guy is making his living off of baseball, and he wants to win–they all do, and we can understand that. But, the ball went at least partially into the stands, and this zealous father went for it–and gained a memento that would’ve probably had a place of honor in his home and been a source of great stories for years to come. Instead, things went totally awry, and the father–who was with his young son at the game–was on the receiving end of Werth’s outrageous rant. The baseball player threw out a slew of curses and angry statements that were directed at the father, but of course were heard by the kid (and all the other fans nearby, for that matter).
So, instead of being witness to his dad catching a foul ball at a Phillies game (which, for the record, the team won anyway), this son was likely traumatized by one of his possible sports heroes unleashing complete negativity and anger at his adoring fans.
Did this “incident” really warrant Werth’s outburst? Even if the Phillies hadn’t won, and that catch really did make the difference between a win and a loss (which, again, it didn’t), would it have been acceptable? Werth had to know there was a kid, and lots of other diehard fans–who pay good money to see him play; money that makes it into his pocket.
What do you think? Should Jayson Werth have handled the situation differently?
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Frenchy commented on Jul 09 10 at 3:17 pmWerth should focus on hitting.
This blog sucks commented on Jul 09 10 at 3:28 pmYou have to love the world we live in where before you do/say anything you have to look around and make sure there is no one in the area that you might offend. The guy got pissed in the heat of the moment, big deal.
Anyone whos been to a Phillies game in the last year or so and sat behind Werth, knows how he treats fans. Every practice ball goes to a kid, or a hot chick, but mostly kids. He actually acknowledges when fans say things to him and doesn’t ignore their exsistence like most baseball players these days.
starwarsfans commented on Jul 09 10 at 3:59 pmPutting myself in both sets of shoes – the Dad and Werth – if I were the Dad, I would have gotten out of the way and let Werth have it. And putting myself in Werth’s shoes, I would have tried as hard as I could to get that ball. Now, their reactions – Werth was wrong for yelling at the guy, but he does have a LOT of frustration lately, especially since it was extra innings, final out, he isn’t performing well and neither is his team. They need all the help they can get, even from the fans in the stands. I feel sorry for the Dad, and the boy, and for the other people who had to hear his nasty words. I also feel sorry for baseball in general, because the fans pay a lot of money to see these games and it is 100 more times of a hassle to go to the ballpark, than it is to see it in HD at home. You don’t really expect to get yelled at by the guys that are benefitting from your money.
furiousball commented on Jul 09 10 at 4:00 pmThis was my exact reaction as well. Especially when watching the clip in slow motion. You see this kid watching his Dad catch a foul ball for him and go from excited to humiliated. And MLB rules clearly state that once that ball crosses the spectator pane, it’s fair game for any fan to grab it, even it inhibits a player from catching it. Sure for Phillies fans like me, the perfect scenario would have been – Dad gives way to Jayson, Jayson catches the ball for the last out of the inning and he flips the ball to the kid. But the ball came directly to the guy’s seat and he stood up and caught it. What if the Dad gave way for Jayson to extend himself into the stands and the ball struck that kid in the head? How would the Dad feel then?
philsphan commented on Jul 09 10 at 4:36 pmIt was a heat of the moment utterance by Werth and he had a right to be upset, but he should apologize to the man and the young boy. If it weren’t for tha fans, there would be no baseball or Jayson Werth.
dana commented on Jul 09 10 at 4:55 pmjayson werth is a POS! he needs to take his frustrations out on himself for sucking so bad lately and his team for sucking even more!
dana commented on Jul 09 10 at 4:56 pmphillies suck
Lynn Gaiser commented on Jul 09 10 at 6:09 pmI think Jayson Werth is an outstanding baseball player and given it was the 12th inning and being as competitive as Jayson is, the concentration was obvioulsely on the game. I think Jayson Werth is definitely worth his weight in gold as he has proven this many times over playing for the Phillies. My strong hope is that Jayson will remain in Philadelphia. We need to value consistent and good players. They are a commodity and Mr. Werth is most talented.
Mary commented on Jul 10 10 at 4:31 pmOH come on. The kid heard worse than that in the stands around him. The father should not have grabbed that ball.
erica commented on Jul 11 10 at 6:50 ami understand he was angry, the phillys player, but it is ONLY a game. a game should not be taken that seriously to the point that he curses out a father near a 10 year old boy. and his appology to the dad on camera SUCKED. even the dad said so. he even said he didn’t feel bad at all. I feel bad for the kid because he forever has to remember this. he could haqve been a big fan of this guy. it’s sad. i wouldn’t be anymore.
emma hill commented on Jul 18 10 at 5:14 pmive always been a jayson werth fan but this isnt nice. he should have atleast apologized later in the game but now that kid and father and people around him will not respect his work for the phillies. It wasnt the boy or dads fault either
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