Get all your news in one place.
100’s of premium titles.
One app.
Start reading
USA Today Sports Media Group
USA Today Sports Media Group
Sport
Andrew Joseph

Kiké Hernández had an honest reason for why he’ll keep doing in-game TV interviews despite his error

Kiké Hernández Gleyber Torres Dodgers Apple TV+ MLB

Over the past few seasons, we’ve seen networks experiment more and more with in-game interviews during MLB broadcasts. It’s a way to cut through some of the monotony of a three-hour broadcast and also a way to promote the game’s personalities.

But baseball is still a game that requires quick reactions — particularly at third base — and focus. It’s not easy to do that while multitasking an interview with playing baseball at the highest level. An error was inevitable, and on Friday, we had just that with the Dodgers’ Kiké Hernández.

As Hernández was answering questions from Apple TV’s MLB crew of Wayne Randazzo and Dontrelle Willis, the Dodgers third baseman had trouble with a grounder off the bat of Gleyber Torres. By the time Hernández recovered to make the throw, Torres had reached first safely.

Now, it’s reasonable to suggest that Hernández was making that error regardless, just judging by his positioning. But the broadcast should not have been asking him a question in the middle of a pitch.

Hernández was clearly frustrated about the error — even though Torres didn’t score that inning — but he had no plans to stop doing those in-game interviews. And his reason was quite simple, via the Associated Press:

“No, because we’re getting paid,” he said. “I like money.”

Players get paid $10,000 per inning of in-game interviews during the regular season and $15,000 during the postseason. So despite how ridiculous an in-game interview might seem to a fan, the new CBA incentivizes players to wear that two-way microphone.

Fans still had plenty of thoughts on the error.

This was how Twitter/X reacted

Sign up to read this article
Read news from 100’s of titles, curated specifically for you.
Already a member? Sign in here
Related Stories
Top stories on inkl right now
One subscription that gives you access to news from hundreds of sites
Already a member? Sign in here
Our Picks
Woman Makes Sister Sleep In A Camper Van In A Damp Garage, Expects Half Her Lotto Winnings Later
Her sister let her sleep in the damp garage on condition that she pays rent, looks after the kids and pets, and helps with housework. Now that she's won the lotto, her sister wants half the winnings. The post Woman Makes Sister Sleep In A Camper Van In A Damp…
Bored Panda
Bored Panda
The 11 best Star Wars fonts to download
The force is strong with these free Star Wars fonts.
Creative Bloq
Creative Bloq
Tom Holland Revealed the Big Relationship Step He and Zendaya Plan to Take Next Christmas
The only reason it didn't happen this year, he says, is "since we’re both actors, we’re terrible at organizing things."
Marie Claire
Marie Claire
Cynthia Erivo got just three hours sleep a night filming 'Wicked' — here’s how to manage your sleep during a busy period
Cynthia Erivo confessed to sleeping just two to three hours a night while filming Wicked... here's how to make the most of a short sleep schedule.
Tom’s Guide
Tom’s Guide
Stone Tablet Engraved With Ten Commandments Sells For $5 Million
A stone tablet carrying engravings of the Ten Commandments sold for $5 million at auction on Wednesday, Sotheby's announced.
International Business Times
International Business Times
Liquid Death’s leather mosh pit diaper sells out after viral bathroom incident at concert
The $75 diaper is made from faux leather with metal chains and sharp spikes
The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Fourteen days free
Download the app
One app. One membership.
100+ trusted global sources.
Download on the AppStore Get it on Google Play