Overview

• A spectator at Chicago’s Rate Field was ejected at manager Torey Lovullo’s request after directing a personal insult at Marte’s late mother during his seventh-inning at-bat on June 24.
• Marte, visibly shaken by the remark, broke down in tears and received on-field consolation from Lovullo and shortstop Geraldo Perdomo during a pitching change.
• Perdomo and Lovullo publicly condemned the heckler and called on Major League Baseball to strengthen fan conduct policies.
• The 22-year-old fan admitted remorse for his inappropriate comments before MLB imposed an indefinite ban barring him from all 30 ballparks.
• The White Sox’s scoreboard tribute underscored broader efforts within the league to protect players’ emotional well-being and promote respectful fan behavior.