Chicago Cubs center fielder Pete Crow-Armstrong apologized for using vulgar language in a heated exchange with a fan during Sunday’s loss to the Chicago White Sox.
Crow-Armstrong, the 24-year-old star for the Cubs, said he has learned from the experience, regretting his « choice of words. »
PCA was heard saying, « suck my f—ing d— b—-, » during the interaction with the fan in the outfield.
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« I regret my choice of words the most and who that affects in my life, » Crow-Armstrong said Monday afternoon, per ESPN. « Directly or indirectly, I don’t think that any of the women in my life would think I would say those kinds of words regularly. I’m just bummed out about the word choice and a bunch of little kids going to social media and seeing that as well. »
It was in the fifth inning of the « Crosstown Classic, » where Crow-Armstrong was trying to track down a fly ball when he crashed into the wall. He sat on the ground for a bit, while fans were up close along the fence below the bleachers and by the visitor’s bullpen.
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While several people appeared to talk to Crow-Armstrong, a woman heckled him, leading to his pointed response. The interaction was captured on camera, and Crow-Armstrong could be heard very clearly.
« I saw the cameras in my face, it’s not like I didn’t, » he admitted. « I’m definitely aware of the fact that it has blown up. »
Crow-Armstrong added that he is « intense on the field, » but he admitted, « I think I let it get away from me a little bit. »
Cubs manager Craig Counsell also hopes that his star outfielder learned from the situation.
« Pete made a mistake with his choice of words, » Counsell said. « He’s aware of that. … It’s the reality of this job. Fan interactions happen. You want to try and keep them positive even when they’re not. »
MLB wasn’t looking into the incident despite it going viral, ESPN added.
Crow-Armstrong is in his third year with the Cubs, but he’s already looked at as a key cornerstone of the historic franchise. Before the season, he also represented the United States in the World Baseball Classic.
As a key representative of the franchise and all those in the clubhouse, Crow-Armstrong is hoping he can move forward by « killing someone with kindness instead of matching their level of intent. »
I don’t want to let that deter from the competitiveness I feel out on the field. Channeling in a different way would probably be my next task, » he said.
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