Wake Forest Baseball
Coach Apologizes For Homophobic Outburst
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Wake Forest baseball coach Tom Walter is proudly owning as much as hurling a homophobic slur throughout Monday’s recreation in opposition to Tennessee … saying his phrases don’t replicate his character.
Walter was caught on digicam seemingly referring to somebody as a “f***ing f****t” as he stood within the dugout … proper earlier than a Volunteers participant hit a two-run homer.
Hey @WakeBaseball… why is your coach dropping homophobic slurs???????
Good job, Tom Walter. #NCAABaseball | #RoadToOmaha | @NCAABaseball pic.twitter.com/fi4ANP3QDm
— Depressed New York Fan (@JudgeEnjoyer) June 2, 2025
@JudgeEnjoyer
There’s hypothesis Walter issued the phrases towards the house plate umpire he had an change with earlier within the outing.
Walter launched a press release on the matter Tuesday morning … saying, “I am very sorry for my outburst in frustration last night and I recognize the hurt and disappointment it has caused. I have seen the videos and while I do not remember the specific moment clearly, that language doesn’t reflect my values or the standards of this program.”
“Regardless, I own the consequences and I apologize to the University of Tennessee, to Wake Forest University, and the SEC & ACC.”
Demon Deacons athletic director John Currie additionally ripped Walter’s actions … saying he was “surprised and deeply disappointed.”
“I feel badly for those most hurt by such words. I spoke with Coach Walter immediately after the game and again this morning to address this incident, which is completely out of character for him and does not meet the standards of Wake Forest Athletics, Wake Forest University or the Atlantic Coast Conference.”
For what it is value … Tennessee gained the sport, 11-5.
