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Fan Banned From All MLB Ballparks After Comment About Ketel Marte's Late Mother
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS, JUN 26 – MLB issued an indefinite ban after a fan's derogatory remarks about Marte's late mother caused him to break down during a game, prompting widespread condemnation and $11,000 donated in her name.
- During a Tuesday night game at Chicago's Rate Field, a 22-year-old fan directed derogatory comments about Diamondbacks second baseman Ketel Marte's late mother, causing Marte to become visibly upset on the field.
- This incident occurred amid Marte's grieving over his mother Elpidia Valdez, who died in a 2017 car accident in the Dominican Republic, prompting Arizona's coaching staff to request the fan's removal.
- During a seventh-inning pitching change, Marte was comforted by his teammates and manager Torey Lovullo, while he had been subjected to taunts earlier in his at-bat; teammate Geraldo Perdomo condemned the offending fan and advocated for a stadium ban.
- Major League Baseball has imposed an indefinite ban on the fan from all stadiums, while Lovullo expressed his support to Marte by telling him that he cares deeply, stands by him, and that he is not facing this situation by himself. Marte chose not to comment on the matter.
- The episode highlights MLB's firm stance against abusive fan conduct, with the league commending the swift fan ejection and ban, reflecting ongoing efforts to protect players from harassment.
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