You’re not going to find many sports commissioners who are more universally loathed by fans than MLB’s Rob Manfred. And he doesn’t exactly help himself whenever he’s tasked with speaking for the league he represents.
Between struggling through questions about the Astros cheating scandal and any issue the league faces, he’s just ill suited for the job. Even a trophy presentation can prove tough for Manfred.
Following the Rangers’ 5-0 win over the Diamondbacks in Game 5 of the World Series, Manfred tried to congratulate the Rangers on their championship. Emphasis on tried because it sounded like this …
Is Rob Manfred ok?????? pic.twitter.com/qLxLG8PrA0
— Bronx đź’Łers (@BronxBombrs) November 2, 2023
What is happening with his voice there? Even the easiest parts of his job are complicated for him.
You can’t blame the fans at Chase Field for booing Manfred, and you better believe that fans on social media had jokes for the commissioner’s rocky postgame introduction.