ESPN entered uncharted territory with its broadcasts during the MLB playoffs this week, as the network mic’d up players for in-game interviews. While they were playing.
The product can be seen below with Los Angeles Dodgers third baseman Justin Turner in Game 1 of the wild-card series against the Milwaukee Brewers.
MLB on-field player interviews are here, and Dave Roberts isn’t happy
The veteran infielder is simultaneously tasked with fielding his position as well as questions from the ESPN broadcast booth. At one point, Turner’s earpierce appeared to cut out.