“Relax Mike Tyson”: White Sox Vet Tommy Pham Gets Roasted for His “F*ck Somebody Up’ Line After Heated Collision With William Contreras

Going into a game with a 10-game losing streak, the Chicago White Sox had to do everything perfect against the Brewers to change their fate. However, adding to the agony of a team already sinking in great losses, they lost by a score of 6-3. Additionally, Tommy Pham’s abrupt behavior with William Contreras during the Sunday game has made the fans think of Baseball as a different game.

With the on-field controversy of Pham with Contreras and Tommy Pham’s reaction, many things are happening on and off the field. Baseball fans have always been passionate about their teams. But, this time, they have got strong views on the White Sox’s Tommy Pham. 

The on-field incident and Tommy Pham’s reaction

While the fans’ excitement was drowning seeing the White Sox vs Brewers game, Tommy Pham’s fight sparked major controversy. In the eighth innings, Pham was running bases on Corey Julk’s hit. But, the Brewers tagged him out at the home plate by catcher William Contreras following a collision. 

He lashed out at Wiliam Contreras, and the debate caught fire when Pham saw William going to his team’s dugout after the play. Meanwhile, Tommy Pham’s teammates held him back. Later, Pham’s anger compelled him to make some bold statements. 

“One-run ballgame. Close play at the plate. Actually, it wasn’t even [expletive] close. It was a shallow fly ball to left field. You would expect the left fielder to throw the baserunner out on that play,” Tommy Pham said. He further stated, “The situation of the game, you know, third base coach [Eddie Rodriguez] sends you, you gotta go. I’m nailed out at home… by a mile. I’m going to the dugout, and I hear the tough guy with all the hoo-rah [expletive].”

“So, I’ll never start anything, but I’ll be prepared to finish it,” Pham added. “There’s a reason why I do all kinds of fighting in the offseason because I’m prepared to f*** somebody up. So, you can take it at what it is.” At the time of the incident, the Milwaukee Brewers were just one run ahead of the White Fox. The game resulted in the White Sox’s 11th Loss in a row- making an unwanted record of the team’s most consecutive losses since July 1956. 

Fan’s fuming reactions on Pham vs Contreras

Very few sports take fans’ reactions seriously and Baseball is on the top. After the heated argument between Pham and Contreras, fans took control of X to express their views. (Jokingly) comparing Pham with Mike Tyson, one fan wrote, “Bro thinks he’s a professional boxer,  relax Mike Tyson.”

While another one said, “Because you want this dude just waiting to fight to be around. It’s cool if you can fight, but you shouldn’t want somebody to fight in baseball. Join the UFC or WWE and find out how tough you aren’t. Lol.” Clearly saying that baseball is not a place for such heated fights on the field. 

“He’s on his 8th different team in 11 years. Perhaps practice baseball in the offseason instead.” said a baseball fan showcasing Pham’s massive team changes over the past years. While Tommy Pham’s deals have always been short with any team, a fan wrote, “Tommy Pham once again reminds us why he only gets 1-year deals, and normally only when a team is desperate, despite being a pretty productive hitter.”

A fan expressed his anger, stating that Pham should go to MMA if he wants to fight. “I think it speaks about his playing ability/locker room presence that the only team to have given him a contract was the White Sox. If he wants to fight, go to MMA.”

Like the angry comments on X by fans, Tommy Pham’s fight on the field seems unending. In the end, things are clearly going downhill for the White Sox. Suspend Tommy Pham for a match? Plan for a different strategy in upcoming matches? Or follow the same path? The team seems to be in a maze of questions, wandering for the answers.