Country music superstar Morgan Wallen brought some unexpected drama to his Toronto show when he attempted a tribute to former Blue Jays slugger José Bautista. During his walkout, Wallen, alongside Bautista, decided to recreate the iconic bat flip that Bautista made famous during the 2015 ALDS, a moment etched in baseball history. However, what was meant to be a show-stopping tribute turned into a backstage mishap.
As Wallen confidently launched the bat into the air, the crowd erupted, seemingly unaware of the backstage blunder unfolding. While the bat flip might have looked flawless from the audience’s perspective, a video from behind the scenes revealed the unintentional chaos. The bat’s trajectory took an unexpected turn, heading straight toward José Bautista’s wife, Neisha, who was capturing the moment on her phone. The clip shows the bat clipping Neisha, causing her to gasp and drop her phone.
Despite the close call, Neisha assured fans and media that she was unharmed. In a light-hearted twist to the tale, José Bautista himself addressed the incident with humor. “Funny enough, my wife ended up getting hit by the bat. But she’s completely fine. It was a complete accident and she’s totally okay,” he remarked in an interview, even admitting that he had encouraged Morgan to attempt the flip in the first place.
With the Toronto show now a memorable chapter in Wallen’s “I’m the Problem” Tour, the country music star is set to continue his journey to Edmonton, Alberta. Fans are hopeful that he’ll leave the sporting equipment at home and stick to what he does best—delivering unforgettable music moments.
This incident serves as a reminder of the unpredictable nature of live events and the camaraderie between artists and athletes. As Wallen takes the stage in Edmonton, fans are eager to see what other surprises he has in store—hopefully ones that don’t involve any more flying bats!
