by Ilene Steuber
Published 3 years ago
Updated 2 years ago
Bosio revealed to USA TODAY Sports that he was fired for using the word “monkey" in a conversation that was overheard by - but not involving - an African-American clubhouse attendant. Bosio insists he was not using the word in a racial and disparaging context, and that it was not directed toward the clubhouse attendant.
The Tigers fired Bosio four days later, issuing this statement: “Effective immediately, the Detroit Tigers have terminated the contract of pitching coach Chris Bosio for his insensitive comments that violated Club policy and his Uniform Employee Contract.Jul 26, 2019
Getty Chris Bosio. The Detroit Tigers have fired pitching coach Chris Bosio for making “insensitive comments” that violated team policy , the organization announced Wednesday. Bosio, 55, is a former MLB pitcher who was in his first season with the Tigers. He joined new manager Ron Gardenhire’s staff in the off-season.
Where was Bosio born?
Bosio was born April 3, 1963, in Carmichael, California. He attended Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova and then pitched at Sacramento State College. The Brewers drafted Bosio in the second round of the 1982 MLB Draft. Bosio has been married to Heather Bosio since 2016.
Where did Bosio go to high school?
He attended Cordova High School in Rancho Cordova and then pitched at Sacramento State College. The Brewers drafted Bosio in the second round of the 1982 MLB Draft. Bosio has been married to Heather Bosio since 2016. She is his second wife, he was previously married to Suzanne Bosio.
Who is the Bullpen coach?
According to CBS Sports, the comments were directed toward a team employee. No other details have been made public. Bullpen coach Rick Anderson will serve as pitching coach for the remainder of the 2018 season.
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