Brenly apologizes for Stroman remark

PHOENIX -- D-backs broadcaster Bob Brenly apologized on Wednesday following a comment he made about Mets starter Marcus Stroman’s du-rag during the broadcast of Tuesday night’s game at Chase Field.

“During last night’s game, I made a poor attempt at humor that was insensitive and wrong,” Brenly said in a statement. “I apologize to Marcus Stroman and have reached out directly to share those thoughts. I have had several conversations with the D-backs and we agree that seeking sensitivity training is an important step so that I can continue to learn from my mistakes in order to be better in the future.”

Stroman was pitching against the D-backs in the fourth inning when Brenly commented on air about the right-hander’s du-rag that he wears underneath his hat during starts.

“I’m sure that’s the same du-rag that Tom Seaver used to wear when he pitched for the Mets,” Brenly said on the broadcast.

Following Tuesday’s game, Stroman reacted on Twitter, stating: “Onward and upward...through all adversity and racist undertones. The climb continues through all!” The Mets right-hander also retweeted many comments of support.

Mets manager Luis Rojas said that when he heard of Brenly’s comment after the game, he was “disappointed immediately.”

“I think that when you’re in a platform in this game, when you have the chance to inform and educate throughout the game or after the game as an analyst or a broadcaster, you just have so many opportunities throughout a baseball game and throughout a season just to keep the audience active and fill them with baseball knowledge and all that. And it’s just not the case there,” Rojas said.