Michigan Baseball Player Apologizes After Drug-Inspired Celebration: ‘An Immature Decision’

Mitchell Voit, a Michigan Wolverines infielder, found himself in the spotlight for all the wrong reasons after his controversial celebration during a dominant 11-0 victory over USC. The 20-year-old junior from Wisconsin publicly apologized on social media Monday for mimicking cocaine use as part of his post-play theatrics.

During the second inning, with his team up 2-0, Voit hit a triple to center field and slid into third base. Instead of a standard fist pump or nod to the dugout, he opted for a celebration that simulated drug use—a move that quickly sparked criticism and went viral on social media.

Addressing the backlash, Voit posted, "I would like to apologize for my actions on third base yesterday. I made an immature decision in the heat of the moment. The gesture I made does not reflect my character, the household I was raised in, or the Block M that I represent in any kind of way. I take full responsibility for what I did, and I am truly sorry to all those who I have negatively impacted by doing this."

Ironically, the same day he issued his apology, Voit was named Big Ten Player of the Week—the first such honor of his collegiate career. Across five games, Voit scored six runs and racked up an impressive 12 RBIs, including a stellar four-hit performance against Michigan State. Clearly, his skills on the diamond are overshadowed, at least for now, by his ill-advised antics.

While his apology seems genuine, it's a reminder that actions, no matter how fleeting, carry weight. Especially when you're representing a team, a university, and, let's face it, the hopes of countless fans. Hopefully, Voit's stellar performance will soon be what people remember, not a celebration that went sideways.