Less than two weeks after he caused anger from Dodger fans for on-air comments regarding batting practice attire, Atlanta Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson found himself in hot water again.
In the first game of a doubleheader against the Washington Nationals, Simpson questioned the validity of Nats rookie Juan Soto’s age.
“If he’s 19, he has certainly got his man growth,” Simpson said on the Fox Sports South telecast. “He is big and strong.”
That didn’t sit well with Washington’s brass. General manager Mike Rizzo spoke to Simpson about the comment, according to The Athletic.