This isn’t his only instance of anger getting the best of him, of course. The San Francisco Giants certainly hope Strickland is able to learn to control his anger in the future.
Last year, he beaned Bryce Harper because … reasons, and incited a cute ‘lil brawl. While it’s important for Strickland to get back on the field to help out the bullpen, it’s much more important that the Strickland who returns has taken a page or two from the school of Zen.
This will probably be difficult for him. Zen preaches self-control and encourages meditation, which seems like two things that would not come naturally to Strickland.