Detroit — Jack Morris, a celebrated hero of the World Series-champion 1984 Detroit Tigers and a member of the team's broadcast team for much of the past decade, has been suspended "indefinitely" by Bally Sports Detroit following his use of a perceived Asian accent during Tuesday night's broadcast.
Bally Sports Detroit made the announcement Wednesday afternoon, less than 24 hours after Morris used an accent as Los Angeles Angels superstar Shohei Ohtani was coming to the plate.
Morris issued an on-air apology three innings later, but hasn't commented on the incident since. He did not return a message from The News seeking comment and clarification, and did not issue a statement Wednesday.