DAVID Ortiz struggled mightily with a New York Yankees rookie star’s name during Fox’s MLB postgame coverage.
The Boston Red Sox legend sparked a stunning moment on live television with his fellow colleagues.
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David Ortiz seen in hysterics as Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. trolls the New York Yankees after ending their MLB season on Wednesday nightCredit: https://x.com/barstoolsports
Ortiz struggled to pronounce Yankees rookie pitcher Cam Schlittler’s name following Game 3Credit: Fox
FS1 broadcasted the Yankees‘ 9-6 comeback Game 3 win against the Toronto Blue Jays.
During the postgame show, Ortiz was joined by host Kevin Burkhardt, Derek Jeter, and Alex Rodriguez.
The group discussed the Game 4 matchup as rookie sensation Cam Schlitter was set to take the mound for the Yankees.
However, Ortiz decided to ask his colleagues how Schlitter’s name is pronounced.
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After everyone answered correctly, Ortiz joked, “It sounds like Hitler.”
Rodriguez instantly burst out in laughter, and Jeter was quick to respond to Ortiz.
“Alright, let’s go to a break, guys,” Jeter said after the shocking name-drop.
Burkhardt suggested that Ortiz call Schlitter a simpler name.
“Papi, you just call him Cam,” Burkhardt told Ortiz.
“And maybe it’ll be Mr. Cam, depending on how he pitches tomorrow.”
MLB fans, meanwhile, reacted to Ortiz’s stunning remark.
“The darkest turn imagineable,” one wrote.
“Sometimes the simplest solution is the best one. Just ‘Cam’ it is!” a second said.
“Why would he say that?” a third asked.
The Fox MLB crew was shocked at Ortiz’s remark on live televisionCredit: Fox
The Yankees would be eliminated in the following game, losing 5-2.
Schlittler did his job, pitching 6.1 innings and allowing four runs on eight hits, only two of them earned due to an error by Jazz Chisholm Jr., and striking out two and walking none.
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The Bronx Bombers let Schlittler and the bullpen down, hitting 1-for-6 with runners in scoring position in the decisive game.
The Blue Jays have advanced to the ALCS and will play the winner of Game 5 between the Detroit Tigers and Seattle Mariners