Rob Manfred was hit with a cold dose of reality following Game 6 of the World Series: Baseball fans are not on his side.
As the commissioner began speaking during the Los Angeles Dodgers’ World Series trophy ceremony, those remaining from the 11,437 fans in attendance quickly showered him with boos. The response seemed to legitimately stun Manfred, even forcing him to pause for several seconds before continuing.
Ouch.
It wasn’t just a chilly welcome, either. The boos continued throughout Manfred's speech, which also raised eyebrows due to its at times slow and seemingly slurred delivery.