MLB fans harshly condemn racial slur used against Shohei Ohtani: "You’re a racist clown"
There is no disputing the fact that Shohei Ohtani is the hottest player in baseball at the moment.
After leading Japan to victory over the star-studded Team USA at the recent World Baseball Classic, the Los Angeles Angels star is ready to kick off the 2023 MLB season.
However, a startling racial term recently used by an Angels podcast host has threatened to put a damper on Ohtani's return to the Angels. Luckily, fans on Twitter are rushing to the former MVP's defense.
On his Angels-based podcast, a guest of host Curtis Cook said that Ohtani was "literally not an Angel anymore," referencing the widespread theory that the star will leave the team after his one-year contract expires.
In an awkward counter, Cook called Ohtani a "Jap." The racial slur was popularized in the United States during World War II, and serves as a demeaning way to refer to people of Japanese origin.
@curtiscook_
So a scrawny pasty ass racist like you has no problem casually calling Shohei Ohtani "Jap" while peddling merchandise using his likeness huh...typical, shameless racist p.o.s. twitter.com/curtiscook_/st… https://t.co/fnX59uvxfq
"@curtiscrook So a scrawny pasty ass racist like you has no problem casually calling Shohei Ohtani "Jap" while peddling merchandise using his likeness huh...typical, shameless racist p.o.s." - mark
Upon hearing Cook's use of the antiquated and offensive term, fans on Twitter rushed to the defense of the Los Angeles Angels' two-way phenomenon. Commenters proved that the 28-year-old has far more fans than he does detractors.
Numerous comments piled up under a reposting of the jarring remark. Most have resorted to colorful terms of their own to make Cook aware that his use of the term was made in extremely poor taste.
@mark55093094234 @curtiscook_ Two racist losers.
@mark55093094234 This is a black eye on the Angels hardworking & talented content creation community & fanbase. Just gross! There’s no place for this type of language and racism. 🤦♂️
@mark55093094234 @curtiscook_ These racist should not be given an access pass at any Angels games.
One fan even brought up the fact that Cook, who generates his income through his podcast as well as selling Angels merchandise, should show respect for the team and their star. After all, having Shohei Ohtani in the squad increases interest in the team by a significant margin.
to use a slur deliberately knowing u get to profit off shohei is wild. hell is hot twitter.com/mark5509309423…
@mark55093094234 @curtiscook_ @curtiscook_ You’re a racist clown.
@mark55093094234 @curtiscook_ @Markgubicza these are your Angels podcast hosts spewing racists comment on your best player, care to comment?
The Los Angeles Angels will kick off their 2023 season on March 30 against the Oakland Athletics.
Shohei Ohtani likely won't let demeaning comment distract him from his goal
Ohtani, alongside Mike Trout and others, have their work cut out. The team has not made the playoffs since 2014, and calls for the highly-skilled roster to do something about it have reached a fever-pitch. Ohtani has bigger priorities to focus on than Curtis Cook and his off-color commentary.