I didn't mean to hit the umpire with the dirt, but I did mean to hit that bastard in the stands.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Ruth admits to intending to hit a specific person in the stands while claiming the umpire hit was accidental.
- In plain terms
- He meant to throw dirt at a fan but claimed hitting the umpire was not intended.
- What can you take from it?
- People may admit to intended actions while denying others.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you handle on-field anger?
- When is honesty important?
Another view
The statement shows a lack of accountability for actions on the field.
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