He also highlighted that their decision was not the result of anti-gay discrimination, saying, It’s as simple as that,” he added.Īdam, a reliever who spoke on behalf of the group. “It’s a reminder that even on the one night we get to be proud of ourselves at the ballpark, we are still second-class citizens.
When guys go out of their way to make a point of opposing Pride Night, they’re sending a clear message that people like me just aren’t welcome in baseball.” “‘It always baffles me when guys use Jesus as their excuse to discriminate.