In recent years, Major League Baseball has embraced the idea of more players wearing microphones during games. It makes for engaging in-game interviews and fun social content.
Well, Joc Pederson didn’t need to wear a microphone in order for us to hear what he said on Sunday.
The San Francisco Giants outfielder was coming off a big game in Saturday’s win over the Yankees where he had a home run and two runs scored. And during the sixth inning on Sunday, he had a prime opportunity to get the Giants within a run against Ron Marinaccio.
Pederson knew it too. (Warning: NSFW language)
Can anyone make out what Joc Pederson said here? pic.twitter.com/IJAamdoCMs
— Jomboy Media (@JomboyMedia) April 2, 2023
Marinaccio left a four-seam fastball around the heart of the plate — a perfect pitch for Pederson to send into the short porch in right field. But when Pederson got under the ball and popped it up, he stayed in the box briefly and shouted an F-bomb that was loud enough to get picked up on the broadcast.
Joc was just a *bit* frustrated there.
But hey, you can’t really get mad about players showing emotion. It’s what baseball really needs. Fans also found a way to have some fun with Joc’s strong language.
This was how Twitter reacted
Believe that was “flock” as he was distracted by birds in centerfield
— Matt Herrmann (@MattyHerrmann) April 2, 2023
I believe he’s saying “Fun!” Because it’s Sunday Funday https://t.co/R8sDolOkTn
— Dylan Hornik (@_Hornik_) April 2, 2023
“you see the day Pham is having?” https://t.co/THTjDn9v85
— Tim Ryder (@TimothyRRyder) April 2, 2023
https://t.co/WttPI0bVsa pic.twitter.com/MJ9udO9TYI
— Noah Adler (@realnoahadler99) April 2, 2023
He said “I should’ve went back to the Dodgers!!” https://t.co/wtcBnI6RJk
— Ryan⚡️ (@sharingan_ryan) April 2, 2023
“Aw shucks!”
-Joc Pederson https://t.co/yT5NOUowQR
— Medical Mewtwo (@MedicalMewtwo) April 2, 2023
Joc Pederson when he sees Tommy Pham coming up to him before the game https://t.co/iuX27p2X9Q
— Austin (@2_seamfastball) April 2, 2023
Gosh darn it https://t.co/SRewiU1jt5
— Ashley Stevens (@ashstevenstv) April 2, 2023
I think he said "MOM, LOOK" https://t.co/7y6JZjSw8r
— Charlotte (@yankeeschar) April 2, 2023
All good theories. Well played.
