Derek Bender, a former catcher for the Minnesota Twins' minor league team, is being investigated for allegedly revealing pitch information to opposing hitters. He firmly denies these accusations, claiming he never intended to aid the opposing team. During a critical game, Bender reportedly informed batters about the specific pitches being thrown, contributing to the opposing team's victory which eliminated his team from playoff contention. Following the allegations, Bender faced severe public backlash, receiving threats that forced him to restrict his social media. As the investigation continues, he hopes to regain a position in professional baseball this summer.
Bender vehemently denied the allegations of pitch tipping, stating, 'No, I never gave pitches away. I never tried to give the opposing team an advantage against my own team.'
Reflecting on the backlash, Bender shared, 'I had to go dark for at least three days. I was getting death threats and awful, obscene things said to me.'
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