Known for his candid demeanor, San Francisco Giants icon Will Clark recently vocalized his disapproval of the team’s provocative outfield celebration amid their challenging 22-33 season. True to his reputation, Clark didn’t mince words when expressing his views.
Clark, who co-hosts the “Deuces Wild” podcast with fellow former MLB player Eric Byrnes on the No Filter Network, passionately criticized the celebration while sporting a telling black t-shirt emblazoned with “Caution, I have no filter.”
Staying true to his outspoken nature, Clark remarked, “The dance where they’re doing the f—— pelvic thrust or something like that. What the f— is this? You’re 20 and 30. You don’t have the luxury of doing that kind of bulls— out there.”
The celebration, starring outfielders Jung Hoo Lee, Harrison Bader, and Drew Gilbert, garnered attention online following a victory against the Los Angeles Dodgers earlier this month. In response to the widespread reaction, the Giants reportedly requested the players to forgo the controversial routine.
The celebration, which included outfielders Jung Hoo Lee, Harrison Bader and Drew Gilbert, went viral earlier this month after a win over the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Giants later reportedly asked players to abstain from the provocative collaboration.
Clark made it clear he agrees with that decision, but for the unwritten laws of good sportsmanship, or something akin to that.
“I hate it because it’s f—— stupid,” he added. “You haven’t earned the right to do it because you’re f—— losing.”
Still, the former first baseman hasn’t completely abandoned hope for the struggling Giants. Last week, Clark insisted San Francisco isn’t “cooked” yet and said teams can still “catch lightning in a bottle.”
But he has also blasted what he called the team’s “bonehead plays,” specifically calling out shortstop Willy Adames for losing track of outs while chatting with Mookie Betts during a recent game.
For Clark, the issue isn’t just losing. It’s looking distracted and celebrating like the results don’t matter. But if the Giants somehow do catch lightning in a bottle, would even Clark soften, and encourage the return of the hip-thrusting embrace?