Brian Roberts Apologizes for Canadian Baseball IQ Comments
- * Brian Roberts' Comments: Orioles broadcaster Brian Roberts apologized for comments made during a broadcast questioning the "baseball IQ" of Canadian fans during a game between the orioles...
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* Brian Roberts‘ Comments: Orioles broadcaster Brian Roberts apologized for comments made during a broadcast questioning the “baseball IQ” of Canadian fans during a game between the orioles and Blue Jays. He suggested some Canadians might know more about hockey than baseball.
* Context of the Comments: the comments were made after fans booed an Orioles pitcher’s pickoff attempt.
* Kevin Brown’s Reaction: Play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown cautioned Roberts to stop after the comments were made, recognizing they were perhaps problematic.
* Ernie Clement’s Response: blue Jays infielder ernie Clement expressed surprise and disappointment at Roberts’ comments,stating he has gained respect for Toronto fans’ baseball knowledge and pointed out the difference in attendance numbers (40,000 for toronto vs. approximately 5,000 for Baltimore).
* Vladimir Guerrero Jr.’s Response: Vladimir Guerrero Jr. defended the fans, saying they “understand baseball” and are “the best fans in the world.”
* Date of Tweet: A tweet from Andy Kostka referencing Clement’s comments is dated September 14, 2025.
* Source of Facts: the information comes from MASN broadcast, awful Announcing, The toronto Star, Reddit, and Twitter.