Astros apologize after prospect’s sexist tweet about ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza

Astros prospect Brooks Marlow sent a sexist tweet about ESPN’s Jessica Mendoza.

The Astros issued an apology Wednesday night after a minor leaguer sent a sexist tweet in reference to ESPN broadcaster Jessica Mendoza. 

Brooks Marlow, a 23-year-old infielder who was drafted in the 29th round in 2015, wrote: “No lady needs to be on espn talking during a baseball game specially Mendoza sorry.” He deleted the tweet after a few minutes. 

Mendoza was calling Wednesday night’s National League Wild Card game between the Mets and Giants. The two-time Olympic softball medalist has been a baseball analyst for ESPN since 2014 and began calling games on ESPN’ flagship Sunday Night Baseball this season. 

The Astros issued a statement about Marlow’s tweet on Wednesday night. 

The Astros have released the following statement: pic.twitter.com/AiZjFKKCRQ

— Houston Astros (@astros) October 6, 2016

• Jessica Mendoza on the SI Media Podcast

Mendoza also called the AL Wild Card game on ESPN last year, becoming the first female commentator on a national MLB postseason broadcast. 

Marlow split time this season between Class A and High A, batting .220 with a .310 on-base percentage in 99 games.