MLB Twitter mocks Javier Baez after recent video of being struck out in Spring Training

Detroit Tigers shortstop Javier Baez has recently been a target for fans mocking him on Twitter after his performance against the Toronto Blue Jays in spring training. The world of sports can be a cruel and unforgiving place, especially when it comes to social media. That came to the fore once again recently when MLB Twitter took a dig at Baez after a video of him being struck out in Spring Training went viral. Fans and pundits alike quickly jumped on the bandwagon, making snide comments and sarcastic jokes at the expense of the Tigers' star player.Codify@CodifyBaseballRicky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 2933131Ricky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 😮 https://t.co/rPUGqXhyjTThe video in question shows Baez facing off against pitcher Ricky Tiedemann during a spring training game. Baez got struck out by Tiedemann with a 99.4 MPH fastball. The video quickly made its way across social media, with many fans and pundits chiming in with their thoughts.Unfortunately, not all comments were lighthearted. Some took the opportunity to criticize Baez's overall performance, claiming that he's overrated and not worth the hype. That's despite Baez being widely regarded as one of the best infielders in the league.Despite the negativity, many fans came to Baez's defense. They pointed out that Spring Training is just a warm-up and that Baez has a proven track record of success during the regular season. They also noted that no player is immune to striking out, and that even the best batters in the league have off days.In a Twitter thread that went viral, one fan wrote: &quot;Don't all pitchers strike out Baez, though?&quot; Another chimed in: &quot;Nasty, but I think Farmer Jim could walk up throwing 62 mph and blow Baez away.&quot;Here are the other reactions:CatDadDak@slypotatoeHEAT…but also I can strike out Javier Baez twitter.com/CodifyBaseball…Codify@CodifyBaseballRicky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 2933131Ricky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 😮 https://t.co/rPUGqXhyjTHEAT…but also I can strike out Javier Baez twitter.com/CodifyBaseball…OffThePost@Off_The_Post@CodifyBaseball Very impressive. But is striking out Javy Baez really that big of an accomplishment?@CodifyBaseball Very impressive. But is striking out Javy Baez really that big of an accomplishment?pearlmojo@pearlmojo@CodifyBaseball He also could’ve gone with the cricket play - spiking it off the grass first - and Baez still would’ve swung.1@CodifyBaseball He also could’ve gone with the cricket play - spiking it off the grass first - and Baez still would’ve swung.Geoff Kron@Bleacherslushie@CodifyBaseball Don't all pitchers strikeout baez though?@CodifyBaseball Don't all pitchers strikeout baez though?Logan Sprinkle@sprinkAdink7Nasty, but I think Farmer Jim could walk up throwing 62 mph and blow Baez away twitter.com/codifybaseball…Codify@CodifyBaseballRicky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 2935131Ricky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 😮 https://t.co/rPUGqXhyjTNasty, but I think Farmer Jim could walk up throwing 62 mph and blow Baez away twitter.com/codifybaseball…Nick@keepthefaeth14Tf we sign this POS for twitter.com/codifybaseball…Codify@CodifyBaseballRicky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 2935131Ricky Tiedemann blows away Javy Báez with this 99.4 MPH missile!Left-handed MLB starters threw just 25 pitches last season at 99.4 MPH or faster.Tiedemann doesn't turn 21 until August 18. 😮 https://t.co/rPUGqXhyjTTf we sign this POS for twitter.com/codifybaseball…Bill Pulsipher@WTP4621@CodifyBaseball Impressive velocity yet making Baez swing and miss is not ground breaking…1@CodifyBaseball Impressive velocity yet making Baez swing and miss is not ground breaking…Uncle Taco@OGtacocat@CodifyBaseball In fairness, it’s a fastball up and out of the zone to Javy Baez, he physically couldn’t help himself29@CodifyBaseball In fairness, it’s a fastball up and out of the zone to Javy Baez, he physically couldn’t help himselfn@nikngn@CodifyBaseball That’s cause javy baez sucks. Not to take anything away from the kid though.@CodifyBaseball That’s cause javy baez sucks. Not to take anything away from the kid though.Javier Baez will look to prove doubters wrong in his second season with TigersThe Twitter backlash against Javier Baez was just another reminder of how quickly public opinion can turn around in the world of sports. One minute you can be a hero, and the next you can be the target of cruel and unfounded criticism. However, with a strong support system and dedication to one's craft, it's possible to rise above negativity and continue to succeed on the field.Such criticism is something professional athletes face regularly, but they cannot let that affect their game. Javier Baez, a former World Series champion, will look to excel for the Detroit Tigers in his second season with them.