(AP Photo/Michael Perez) Former Philadelphia Phillies third baseman Mike Schmidt is seen before a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, May 28, 2017, in Philadelphia. IS MIKE SCHMIDT a racist?
Probably not. You decide.
Schmidt told WIP (94.1-FM) on Tuesday morning that All-Star outfielder Odubel Herrera could never be a cornerstone Phillie because Herrera, a Venezuelan, speaks poor English. Schmidt also delineated between Herrera and "American" players. He then cited leaders from recent Phillies teams . . . but named only white players. Schmidt also suggested that Tommy Joseph, a white player who is generally considered a complementary player, could lead the team. Not slugger…
