Santo Domingo – Gigantes del Cibao outfielder Johan Rojas has issued a public apology to the Tigres del Licey and their fans through a video posted on his social media. The controversy arose from an Instagram story that generated negative reactions.
The Social Media Incident
The controversy erupted after Rojas shared a story with a message that was interpreted as a mockery following Licey’s elimination from the Round Robin of the Dominican winter baseball tournament. This sparked criticism on social media.“I am making this video to apologize to the organization of the Tigres del Licey, an organization that gave me the opportunity to draft me in 2021 and to play winter baseball,” Rojas expressed.
Johan RojasIn the video, the player admitted his mistake and acknowledged that the post was not appropriate, explaining that he did not anticipate the impact of his words. Rojas extended his apologies to the Licey fans, highlighting the support he received while being part of the organization.Rojas reiterated his regret and called to enjoy the closing of the championship, wishing a Merry Christmas. This incident has reignited the debate among Dominican baseball fans, considering Rojas’ previous situations with the Tigres del Licey.“My apologies also to the Licey fan, who supported me from day one. The publication I made last night for me was in jest, but when I woke up today I realized that it wasn’t like that,” he pointed out.
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