MLB suspends San Francisco Giants CEO after incident with his wife

Larry Baer, ​​president and chief executive of the San Francisco Giants, was suspended without pay after airing a video showing that he had apparently dragged his wife to the ground during a public holiday. dispute.

Commissioner of the MLB Robert Manfred said in a statement that he found Baer's conduct "unacceptable under the policies of the MLB". Manfred recommended that Baer be suspended until 1 July.

"Mr. Baer should be held to a higher level because as a leader, he should be a role model for other members of his organization and his community," Manfred said.

Baer said that he respected the decision in a separate statementand he called the process "fair and thorough".

Under the terms of its suspension, Baer is prohibited from intervening in the operation of the Giants. It should also seek "an appropriate treatment and counseling plan" if a third party deems it necessary.

"I have made a serious mistake that I sincerely regret and I am really sorry for my actions," Baer said. "My unacceptable behavior was well below what should be required of every person, especially the one who holds my position and plays my role in the community."

"I am determined to do all that is necessary to earn the trust and respect of the many people affected by my actions," he added.

The video of the incident that occurred on March 1 in a public park shows Baer apparently watching his wife after a stormy conversation that lasted about 20 minutes, then making her fall from her chair while she screamed to help. Witnesses intervened and called the police.

Pam, Baer's wife, later said she took her mobile phone during a fight and refused to give it back. Due to a foot injury she had contracted a few days earlier, she was unbalanced when she tried to get up from her chair as she started to tip over, tipping her.

"We are quite embarrassed," she added.