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MLB ambassador for inclusion Billy Bean said he was extremely disappointed and heartbroken when he first heard of the incident, but felt Pillar's apology was "very earnest and sincere." Bean, the most recognized openly-gay figure in the sport, recalls the "f-word" uttered frequently in clubhouse conversation during his playing days, which lasted into the early 1990s after having spent parts of six seasons with the Tigers, Dodgers, and Padres. That lack of tolerance and inclusiveness is partially what drove him to retirement in 1995 at the age of 31, a decision he regrets today. He still loved the game, but as an active player did not feel comfortable disclosing that he was gay (he went public with his sexual orientation in 1999).
Billy Bean addresses the media on the Mets' Pride Night in summer 2016. Photo by Andy Marlin-USA TODAY Sports
Blue Jays president Mark Shapiro (left) with MLB commissioner Rob Manfred. The Blue Jays consulted with the league and PA about Pillar's punishment. Photo by Dan Hamilton-USA TODAY Sports
If Pillar makes an effort, the discussion can get back to what he's doing on the field. Photo by Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports
Billy Bean throws out a first pitch while supporting victims of the Orlando terrorist attack. Photo by Kim Klement-USA TODAY Sports