As the commissioner of MLB, Rob Manfred often finds himself as an unpopular figure among the baseball-viewing public. So with a high-profile, public event in the 2023 MLB draft taking place on Sunday, the opportunity was set for fans to make their voices heard.
And pick after pick, that’s exactly what they did.
As Manfred took the stage throughout Sunday’s first round, fans on hand at Lumen Field in Seattle let the boo birds rain down, making it quite clear how they felt about him throughout the night. The 64-year-old—who’s held the position since 2015—seemed unfazed by the not-so-warm reception, maintaining his focus on the task at hand.
