Dodgers player Joc Pederson drops two F-bombs after landing at first base, and an empty stadium means the TV audience can hear him loud and clear
- Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Joc Pederson was heard swearing during his team’s season opener against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.
- Pederson seemed to forget that without any fans present in Southern California, his words could be heard clearly thanks to nearby microphones.
- He was sworn in twice after a punishment against Rico Garcia in the sixth inning.
- WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGE
It was the F-bomb that was heard throughout the stadium … and in millions of homes across the country when the Dodgers’ Joc Pederson made it to the first baseball game Thursday night against the San Francisco Giants.
Normally, such curses would have gone unnoticed, drowned out by the noise of a stadium full of fans.
But in the COVID era, Pederson’s swearing-in was easily captured by microphones installed around the perimeter of the field for television broadcast on ESPN.
Los Angeles Dodgers star outfielder Joc Pederson, pictured, was heard swearing during his team’s season opener against the San Francisco Giants on Thursday night.
Joc Pederson # 31 of the Los Angeles Dodgers runs after hitting a single during the fourth inning against the San Francisco Giants in the opening game at Dodger Stadium
All sounds in the game were amplified with just fancy cardboard cutouts in the stands
Los Angeles Dodgers fan clippings during the game against the San Francisco Giants at Dodger Stadium on Thursday
WARNING: EXPLICIT LANGUAGEYEARS
In fact, Pederson was heard swearing twice, first shortly after hitting the ball and then, for the second time, when he reached first base, he has been eliminated.
‘Go, come, dammit!’ Pederson said after hitting a ball towards first base before yelling ‘F ***!’ even more emphatically as it is echoed in the stands.
The ESPN commentator noted the expletive moments after the statement.
“Joc Pederson can be heard because the stadium is empty …” he said. ‘Pederson, unhappy with himself …’ he continued.
Pederson seemed to forget that without any fans present in Southern California, his words could be heard clearly thanks to nearby microphones.
Pederson was sworn in twice after a punishment against Rico Garcia in the sixth inning.
It may take some time before players realize that every word can be picked up by microphones
The absence of any tape delay meant that the sports network was unable to interrupt or cut the sound.
Such occurrences can occur frequently until players become accustomed to the fact that there will be no crowds present and that they can be easily heard.
Earlier this month, NBA Commissioner Adam Silver had suggested using a tape delay in case of any involuntary oath.
Pederson could be heard loud and clear because there were no fans present at the stadium
“ I think that players often understand when they are on the floor, they say certain things to themselves because they are very noisy in the arena, they know that they do not collect much, but they may have to. adapt your language a little knowing that what they say will probably be picked up by the microphones and in all seriousness, we may have to delay a bit, “he told CBS Sports.
In fact, all the sounds from the delayed season opener were amplified with just cardboard cutouts from fans in certain areas of the stands.
The popping of the bat into a heavily hit ball, the DJ’s music booming and the dirty balls booming loudly as they landed on the seats could be clearly heard by those watching at home.
It wasn’t long before those watching the game at home used Twitter to make fun of the moment.
Twitter users quickly mocked Pederson’s four-letter burst during Thursday’s game.
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