Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Erik Swanson defends hunting trip with his young son, facing backlash for posting photo of dead geese they shot.
Swanson’s social media post received criticism, but he stands by his decision.
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Erik Swanson of the Blue Jays watches the game against the Cleveland Guardians at Rogers Centre on Saturday, August 26, 2023, in Toronto, Canada. (Thomas Skrlj/MLB Photos via Getty Images)
Swanson responded to criticism on X, explaining his stance on hunting and teaching his son about where food comes from.
“I am an avid hunter/fisherman and I will always be,” he wrote. “For the people who are asking me why I have my son with me, I am teaching him a very important life lesson… the beef, venison, poultry, fish, fruits, and vegetables all come from somewhere, not just the grocery store.
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Erik Swanson of the Toronto Blue Jays pitches against the Minnesota Twins during the wild-card series at Target Field on October 3, 2023, in Minneapolis. (Stephen Maturen/Getty Images)
“Now when he hunts and he harvests his own food, he knows exactly where his food is coming from and what is in it. Next time you go to the grocery store or restaurant and order something, remember that it had to come from somewhere. Know what you are eating! Safe hunting to all!”
Swanton recently completed his fifth season in the majors, his first with the Blue Jays. He played in 69 games as a relief pitcher for Toronto, achieving a 2.97 ERA with 75 strikeouts. He was traded to the Blue Jays from the Seattle Mariners, with the trade involving Teoscar Hernandez.
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