LOS ANGELES, CA – OCTOBER 26: The Los Angeles Dodgers’ 66th Yassel Puig reacts during the 10th inning against the Boston Red Sox in Game Three of the 2018 World Championships at Dodger Stadium on October 26, 2018 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Kevork Djansisian/Getty Images)
Finn Scully’s salute to Liassel Puig is so heartbreaking
Yasel Puig, who shot to stardom during his time at the Los Angeles Dodgers, shared a moving tribute to Finn Scully, who passed away this week. Like many players, past and present, Scully has had an impact on their careers and has shared their thoughts on the baseball icon. But Puig took it to a new level when he shared his honor on Saturday afternoon.
“I worked with legends,” Share Puig on social media. “I’m sorry I didn’t get time to make you proud of me again. But I know you still see me. I know you’re still with me I’ll be better and do better the way you all taught me. My three fathers.”
The post included Puig along with three icons of Dodgers scout Mike Britto, longtime Dodgers manager, Tommy Lasorda and Scully. The three men have died recently.
Jassel Puig promises to be “better and better” after Finn Scully’s death
Puig began his MLB career playing for the Dodgers from 2013 to 2018 and was believed to be one of the greatest rookies at the time. His trip from Cuba to America was one for the movies and the people of Los Angeles were very protective of him. Hamstring problems hindered his career with the team among other injuries and his stock started to drop. He was involved in a field brawl, and was often in trouble with the law.
In March 2021, Puig was Accused of sexually assaulting a woman in a Staples Center bathroom During a game at the Los Angeles Lakers. He denied the allegations, calling them “false and malicious” but later settled his sexual assault lawsuit.
“Ven is like a father to me” Puig told TMZ. Same for Tommy Lasorda and Mike Brito. We are so sad to miss all these three wonderful guys. Sad for myself, for all of baseball, and for Los Angeles.”
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