Overview

• Jordan Whitlock posted screenshots of death threats and abusive messages sent to her husband Garrett and their young son after his rough outing, calling the content “truly horrible” and urging fans to leave families out of the game.
• Her Instagram disclosure was intended to show solidarity with Arizona infielder Ketel Marte, who was heckled by a Chicago fan about his late mother and visibly shaken during a June 24 game.
• MLB and the Chicago White Sox have banned the 22-year-old fan indefinitely, marking a tougher response to in-stadium harassment.
• The episode underscores a broader pattern of online abuse toward athletes, with players such as Lance McCullers Jr. also receiving death threats directed at their children.
• Teams and league officials face mounting pressure to protect athletes’ mental well-being and strengthen measures against harassment.