Michigan Baseball Star Mitch Voit Sparks Outrage with Cocaine-Like Celebration, Issues Public Apology
Apparently, Mitch Voit thought the third base line was the perfect place to audition for a gritty reboot of *Scarface*. The University of Michigan infielder, fresh off a bases-clearing triple during a dominant 11-0 win over USC, decided to celebrate by mimicking snorting cocaine with the chalk on the field. Because nothing says “team spirit” like a gesture that screams “I’ve been binge-watching too many crime dramas.”
Voit, a 20-year-old junior, quickly realized his “heat of the moment” decision wasn’t exactly a home run with fans or the university. By Monday morning, he was on Instagram, issuing a mea culpa that could rival any politician’s PR team. “I made an immature decision,” he wrote, adding that the stunt didn’t reflect his character, upbringing, or the “block M” he represents. One can only imagine the awkward family dinner conversations that followed.
To his credit, Voit has been having a stellar season. The former pitcher-turned-infielder has been on fire, boasting a .667 batting average over a five-game stretch, racking up 12 RBIs, seven extra-base hits, and a homerun. He even earned the Big Ten Player of the Week title for the first time in his career. But alas, his on-field heroics were overshadowed by his off-brand Tony Montana impression.
The internet, of course, had a field day. Fans dubbed him “The Snowman” and flooded Michigan Baseball’s social media with snowflake emojis. Because if there’s one thing the internet loves more than a viral moment, it’s beating a dead horse with puns.
Voit, a Milwaukee native, has otherwise been a model student-athlete, earning both athletic and academic honors during his time at Michigan. He chose the school for its academic prestige, and last season, he was named to the Academic All Big Ten team. But this incident serves as a stark reminder that even the brightest stars can have their moments of, well, questionable judgment.
Michigan’s baseball team, currently 11-8 and mid-pack in the Big Ten rankings, will likely be hoping this scandal doesn’t snowball further.
And there you have it—another cautionary tale about why athletes should stick to choreographed handshakes and leave the method acting to the professionals.
Sources: Celebrity Storm and People Magazine
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