Clint Frazier Complaining to Media After Ducking Reporters is the Absolute Wrong Move in New York

Clint Frazier is struggling under the immense weight of the New York media.

After a poor defensive performance in Sunday night's Yankees-Red Sox clash, Frazier infamously declined to speak to the media after the game, leaving many to wonder what would become of an ultra-talented but disgruntled rising star. Well, he revealed all in a telling media session Tuesday afternoon in Toronto.

Clint Frazier held court in a raw interview at his locker today. Lots to discuss. He said that he does not regret declining to speak the other night and owes no one an apology. He also said he has struggled to fit in and believes that he has been treated unfairly by the media.
— Bryan Hoch (@BryanHoch) June 4, 2019

Frazier's attitude towards the media, especially that of the New York's caliber, is not what any fan or team executive wants to witness. The outfielder was a one time No. 2 prospect in the Indians organization, traded to the Bronx in the deal for Andrew Miller three summers ago. He sure isn't going to win over anyone in this town even if he comes with all that pedigree.

Clint Frazier expressed frustration with how he's been covered in New York, singling out the haircut thing and the jersey number thing from his rookie year as examples.
— Lindsey Adler (@lindseyadler) June 4, 2019

At this point, it seems as if Frazier is just here to make excuses. Sensing any Kevin Durant here? The fact that he took the time to single out writers and reporters over a small criticism regarding his hair is clearly being oversensitive. When a hungry NY media is looking for manipulative storylines, they hope to hook a player on, and Frazier seemed to take the bait.

Took issue overall with how he’s been covered over the years, from his hair to concussion. He essentially said his resentment toward those things fueled him avoiding comment. But he later said that he should’ve been at his locker to answer questions about his fielding issues.
— James Wagner (@ByJamesWagner) June 4, 2019

Also, we're not sure who was critical or negative in the coverage of his frightening concussion issues last year.

Playing in New York is both an honor and a burden. The spotlight and the glory can be a dream come true for any professional athlete, but it comes with a hefty price: the constant media exposure. And players like Clint Frazier need to own up to their actions here because if there's one thing that's true about New Yorkers, it's that they want their teams and players to hold themselves accountable.

But we have to admit, he backed up his talk with a home run in tonight's game.