MLB player brought to tears after fan taunts him about deceased mother
MLB player brought to tears after fan taunts him about deceased mother
The baseball world is rallying around star player Ketel Marte who was brought to tears during a game after a fan taunted him from the stands.
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National Post
12 minutes ago
- National Post
Video emerges of Arizona manager confronting Ketel Marte heckler: ‘You dumb f***'
Torey Lovullo wasn't messing around when he heard a fan heckling one of his players. Article content In a video first posted on TikTok, the Arizona manager was seen angrily pointing out the fan who allegedly had been taunting Ketel Marte about his late mother – bringing the Diamondbacks star to tears on the field. Article content Article content During the clip from Tuesday night's game against the White Sox in Chicago, Lovullo is seen yelling at the fan before gesturing towards security to have him thrown out. Article content 'Dumb f***,' Lovullo appears to say in video. 'His mom died, you dumb f***. Dumb f***.' Article content Footage of Torey Lovullo confronting the fan that spoke on Ketel Marte's mother last night — Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) June 26, 2025 Article content Article content Arizona bench coach Jeff Banister can also be seen pointing the fan out to security during the exchange. Article content TikTok user smartasskris, who posted the clip of Lovullo, also revealed more details about the fan in the caption of the post. Article content 'This was our first game at Rate Field. We were sitting about 7 rows behind home plate, heard bits and pieces of the heckling (had gotten progressively worse over time), saw Ketel Marte become visibly upset, teammates standing up for him, and saw Torey Louvello (sp) call for the fan's ejection,' she wrote. Article content 'Great job by White Sox security for understanding the gravity of the situation. While it hurt to watch Marte shaken up, it was a good lesson in sportsmanship for others (what we don't do and what we should not tolerate), and appreciation and maturity of these young players who grieve and have feelings like anyone else.' Article content This is the fan who yesterday in Chicago yelled a remark at the Dbacks' Ketel Marte about his mother, who sadly passed away in a car accident eight years ago. He got what he deserved for being a fucking hateful POS. Now you're banned for life from every @MLB ballpark. — Dodgers fan (@MaskaF56959) June 25, 2025
CTV News
3 hours ago
- CTV News
Fan who heckled Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte about his late mother now banned from all Major League ballparks
The baseball world is rallying around star player Ketel Marte who was brought to tears during a game after a fan taunted him from the stands. A fan who levied a derogatory remark about Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte's late mother during Tuesday's game has been indefinitely banned from all Major League ballparks, according to a source with direct knowledge of the discipline. Marte was visibly upset after the comment during his team's victory in Chicago against the White Sox. The incident took place during Marte's seventh-inning at-bat, after which he was consoled by manager Torey Lovullo and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo. According to the spectator made a remark about Marte's mother, who passed away in a car accident in 2017. 'It was a terrible moment,' Lovullo told reporters after the game. 'Fans are nasty, and fans go too far sometimes. I love my players and I'm going to protect them. I've known Ketel for nine years and he's had some unbelievably great moments. Some hardships as well, and some really, really tough moments in his life, and I know those. 'At the end of the day, we're human beings and we have emotions. I saw him hurting, and I wanted to protect him.' Diamondbacks White Sox Baseball Fans show support for Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) during the third inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox, Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) (Erin Hooley/AP) A White Sox spokesperson told CNN that the fan was ejected from the game and has been banned from Rate Field, while the Arizona Republic reported that Marte declined to speak on the situation. 'We commend the White Sox for taking immediate action in removing the fan,' the league said following the event. Marte hit a first-inning solo home run in Arizona's 4-1 win, the team's second victory against the White Sox in as many days. While comforting the second baseman, Lovullo said he told Marte: 'I love you and I'm with you and we're all together, you're not alone. No matter what happens, no matter what was said or what you heard, that guy's an idiot and shouldn't have an impact on you.' Perdomo, meanwhile, said after the game that he felt 'mad' about the incident and called for the fan to be banned from attending future games, according to ESPN. When the two teams met again on Wednesday, Marte was greeted by a round of applause when he stepped up to the batter's box by the fans at Rate Field. The home video board displayed a message that read, 'Baseball is Family. The White Sox community supports Ketel Marte.' Diamondbacks White Sox Baseball Chicago White Sox's Miguel Vargas, left, hugs Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte (4) before a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2025, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Erin Hooley) By George Ramsay, CNN
The Province
4 hours ago
- The Province
Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte in tears after fan yells comment about late mother
Marte's mother had died in a car accident in 2017. Published Jun 25, 2025 • Last updated 19 hours ago • 2 minute read Arizona Diamondbacks' Ketel Marte is seen in tears on the field after a fan yelled a comment about his late mother. Twitter A 22-year-old fan who heckled Arizona Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte during a game against the Chicago White Sox at Rate Field on Tuesday night has been banned indefinitely from the South Side ballpark. Marte was seen in tears on the field after the spectator yelled a derogatory comment about Marte's late mother during a seventh-inning at-bat in Arizona's 4-1 win over Chicago. According to a White Sox spokesperson, the security staff at the ballpark relayed that the fan was 'very apologetic and remorseful after the fact, and admitted to being very inappropriate and stupid with his comments.' Arizona manager Torey Lovullo and bench coach Jeff Banister asked for the fan to be removed from the game. Before Wednesday's series finale, Lovullo said he 'had little bit of an interaction with the fan' as he was yelling at Marte. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Exclusive articles by top sports columnists Patrick Johnston, Ben Kuzma, J.J. Abrams and others. Plus, Canucks Report, Sports and Headline News newsletters and events. Unlimited online access to The Province and 15 news sites with one account. The Province ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition to view on any device, share and comment on. Daily puzzles and comics, including the New York Times Crossword. Support local journalism. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors 'He wasn't getting it and was very pompous, and it didn't sit right with me,' Lovullo said. 'It was just a gross comment you wouldn't say about anybody, let alone someone who lost their mom. 'We need better baseball fans. Baseball deserves better.' Marte's mother, Elpidia Valdez, died in a car accident in the Dominican Republic in 2017. Marte, who hit a solo home run in the first inning Tuesday night, was seen visibly upset during a pitching change in the bottom of the seventh as Lovullo put his arm around his player and consoled him. 'I just reacted as a dad would when I went out to change pitchers,' Lovullo said, according to the Arizona Republic. 'I could see he was sobbing. It hurt.' '(I told him): 'I love you and I'm with you, and we're all together and you're not alone. No matter what happens, no matter what was said or what you heard, that guy is an idiot. It shouldn't have an impact on you.'' Marte declined to comment on the incident through a team official. Diamondbacks shortstop Geraldo Perdomo said the fan 'should be banned, for sure' and called for Major League Baseball to intervene. 'That can't happen,' Perdomo said. 'We can't continue to do that … here in MLB.'
