Mets' Stroman miffed by 'racist undertones' in TV analyst's comment

New York Mets starting pitcher Marcus Stroman (0) pitches against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Citi Field. Brad Penner-USA TODAY Sports

Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman miffed by 'racist undertones' in comment from TV analyst

By Erin Walsh | Last updated 6/2/21

New York Mets pitcher Marcus Stroman referred to "racist undertones" in a tweet Tuesday night after television analyst Bob Brenly commented about the right-hander's head covering during New York's game against the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Onward and upward...through all adversity and racist undertones. The climb continues through all!
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) June 2, 2021

Brenly, who calls Diamondbacks games for Bally Sports Arizona, commented on Stroman's outfit during the fourth inning of Tuesday's game.

"I'm sure that is the same du-rag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets," Brenly said, according to Mike Puma of the New York Post.

Stroman has been outspoken on race and social justice issues in the past. He even retweeted several tweets that called out Brenly for racism. The 30-year-old responded to one of those tweets.

Since I can’t say it because media will turn this against me somehow...‍♂️ https://t.co/pF0931PXDp
— Marcus Stroman (@STR0) June 2, 2021

Stroman started Tuesday's 6-5 extra-innings loss to the Diamondbacks, allowing seven hits and three runs in six innings. He is 4-4 on the season with a 2.66 ERA and 52 strikeouts in 64.1 innings.

The Mets are first in the NL East with a 26-21 record.

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