Keith Hernandez had some words to share.
The iconic Mets broadcaster referred to an attempt by Cardinals outfielder Victor Scott II to bunt as a “drug bunt,” while hinting at a possible need for censorship on SNY broadcasts.
“This sounds like a classic Bud Harrelson moment. He was fantastic. You probably shouldn’t call it that, though. They use a different term now, but back in our day, it was a drug bunt,” Hernandez remarked as the Mets faced defeat in back-to-back doubleheaders, 6-5 and 5-4.
Scott’s successful bunts happened during the second game of the doubleheader, where he joined rookie pitcher Breaktidwell.
Hernandez’s comments raised eyebrows as he didn’t clarify what the new terminology is.
“What do they call it now? I’m not familiar with another term,” inquired one commentator on the NY Post Sports YouTube channel.
A drag bunt typically occurs when a left-handed batter begins running toward the base.
Despite the potentially polarizing nature of drug references in discussions of gender and performance, there hasn’t been any significant backlash regarding the term “drug bunt.”
Hernandez has faced scrutiny in the past for his comments about border control on SNY and for promoting ideas related to election fraud.
Hernandez has been part of Mets broadcasts since 1999, starting on MSG before transitioning to SNY in 2006.
The Mets, now holding the third-best record in the MLB, are set to face the Diamondbacks in a three-game series starting Monday.
