Pat McAfee addresses fans’ anger regarding his Home Run Derby participation

Pat McAfee Reacts to Fans’ Comments on His Home Run Derby Appearance

Pat McAfee seems to be keeping an eye on social media. During MLB’s Home Run Derby on Monday, he took a moment to scroll through reactions on X, and it appeared that some fans were not keen on his presence.

In a surprising moment, he looked at a phone that displayed a tweet reading “What the Hell” along with a GIF from comedian Tim Robinson, which hinted at mixed feelings about his involvement.

“Good morning,” McAfee shared with a hint of enthusiasm. “I really liked it and I think it turned out just as everyone expected. Let’s see what people are saying on X…”

One tweet noted, “The kids might not get it, but they can turn on ESPN and not see Stephen A. Smith or Pat McAfee. They were around during the glory days…” Another succinctly stated, “ESPN needs to enable people to register Pat McAfee in all formats.” Yet another user commented, “Is ESPN aware Pat McAfee is struggling with his role? This isn’t a good look.”

McAfee is undeniably a key figure at ESPN—so it’s no shock the network included him in a significant event like this. He held a press conference on Monday along with managers and starting pitchers, introducing participants for the Home Run Derby that night.

While McAfee also has a self-titled show on ESPN, and has ties to the WWE, he typically doesn’t dive into baseball too much, focusing mostly on wrestling, the NFL, and college football. One fan even suggested he might want to avoid overexposure.

“You can’t deny it, I’m a bit nervous for you, but this feels somewhat repetitive. Everyone loves money, but it’s okay to pass on certain gigs. We don’t really need to see everything from you,” a fan remarked in a quote tweet.