Josh Donaldson issues apology on Tim Anderson comment originally appeared on NBC Sports Chicago
Josh Donaldson apologized on Thursday for offending Tim Anderson by calling him "Jackie" during a game between the Yankees and White Sox last Saturday.
Donaldson stayed true to his initial reaction to the exchange with the shortstop, saying, "I absolutely meant no disrespect."
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"In the past, it had never been an issue and now that it is, we have a mutual understanding," Donaldson added.
Donaldson said the comment was a reference to an interview Anderson had with Sports Illustrated in 2019 where he compared himself to Jackie Robinson.
Anderson proclaimed the comment to be racist, and MLB issued a one-game suspension for the third baseman. Donaldson will be appealing the suspension.
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In the statement, Donaldson went on to apologize to Mrs. Rachel Robinson and the Robinson family for "any distress this incident may have caused."
"Jackie was a true American hero and I hold his name in the highest regard," he said
