Toronto Blue Jays star Anthony Bass insists a social media post he shared that described the sale of pro-LGBTQIA+ merchandise by Bud Light and Target as "evil" and "demonic" was not hateful.
The pitcher, 35, shared the post, which called for a boycott of Bud Light and Target, on his Instagram Story last month and apologised before a game against the Milwaukee Brewers last month. He has been booed his home fans in his two appearances in Toronto since and has now responded to the backlash.
Bass deleted the post because "it was the right thing to do" and he did not want to create a distraction for his teammates. The former Miami Marlins and Seattle Mariners pitcher says he is "working hard" to educate himself on the matter and will meet with members of Pride Toronto.
