As Trevor Bauer attempted to pitch through a bleeding pinkie finger during Game 3 of the ALCS, many people drew comparisons between the Indians pitcher and Curt Schilling, who famously pitched the Red Sox to victory in the playoffs during the “Bloody Sock Game.”
Though many saw similarities between the situations, Schilling did not and instead ripped Bauer for his “selfish” actions.
Schilling called Bauer “selfish” and “stupid” for injuring himself while playing with his drone.
Please don't tweet at me about Bauer.He cost himself a start, likely more, AND his teammates, and fans, dicking around with a drone. #stupid
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) October 18, 2016
People started responding to Schilling’s tweet, so Schilling wrote them back with more harsh thoughts.
@aaronsalazar_33 Not salty at all, just hate to see a guy cost his teammates after all they worked for to get here. Stupid, selfish.
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) October 18, 2016
Schilling then got on Bauer’s case for playing with his drone, which led to the finger getting cut to the point it needed stitches. He questioned Bauer’s priorities and said the pitcher can’t do anything that would jeopardize what he had been working for.
@NDTwinsfan No need to remind most of what the priorities are. You make millions as a pitcher for ONE thing, that arm, and hand. You do not
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) October 18, 2016
@MalecInTheBox No, not one. I LOVE hobbies but I was taught at a young age by some great pitchers how this all is supposed to work.
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) October 18, 2016
@atTheTrack7 No, that's not even close to the issue. You never put yourself in a place to jeopardize what you all work for. I hope they win
— Curt Schilling (@gehrig38) October 18, 2016
Bauer lasted just four batters in his start, while Schilling pitched seven despite his bloody ankle. The location of their cuts accounted for the difference. And here’s a look at how bad Schilling’s ankle was.
