Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's 'in a better place moving forward' after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.
Blue Jays pitcher Anthony Bass said he's "in a better place moving forward" after speaking with Pride Toronto's executive director in the wake of his social media post that supported anti-2SLGBTQ+ boycotts.
Bass was booed by the home crowd last week in his first game appearance since making a brief pre-game statement on May 30, a day after his Instagram post. In an interview with The Canadian Press and Sportsnet, Bass said Modeste shed light on some topics in their one-hour conversation. "So for that reason, I definitely apologize, not only to Sherwin, but also knowing that I could have just kept those thoughts and feelings to myself, not knowing that it's a very difficult decision for a lot of people to come out."The event features involvement from various 2SLGBTQ+ organizations across the community, pre-game festivities, live performances and themed activities.
"He took full responsibility for it and said he now has a better understanding of his reposting something have an impact on other's lives," Modeste said. On Friday, Bass plans to catch the ceremonial first pitch by leZlie Lee Kam, who has spent over 45 years working in the 2SLGBTQ+ community as a champion for senior and youth issues.
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