Atlanta Braves broadcaster Joe Simpson found himself backtracking on comments when he suggested that Washington Nationals rookie outfielder Juan Soto is not actually 19 years of age.
During the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader, Simpson discussed Soto's age when he came to the plate in the seventh inning.
"He is ... if he's 19, he has certainly got his man growth," Simpson said on Fox Sports South. "He is big and strong."
Nationals general manager Mike Rizzo was not to pleased with Simpson's comments.
"I had a definite reaction," Rizzo told The Athletic.