New York Mets broadcaster Howie Rose sparked outrage after calling out the seating arrangement during Game 4 of the World Series. The legendary pitcher Sandy Koufax, one of the greatest figures in baseball history, was seen sitting a row behind Prince Harry and Meghan Markle. For Rose, and for many fans, this was a clear sign of disrespect toward one of the sport’s most revered icons.
Baseball fans quickly agreed with Rose. On social media, many expressed their frustration at seeing the royal couple receive VIP treatment while a true baseball legend was seated behind them. “It’s outrageous that Harry and Meghan get front-row seats while Koufax sits in the back,” one fan wrote on X. For many, the Dodgers’ hierarchy seemed misplaced, putting celebrity status over baseball greatness.
Royalty vs. baseball royalty
According to New York Post, in his post on X, Rose wrote: “How does Sandy end up in the second row? Sandy Koufax doesn’t take a back seat to anyone. Especially not at Dodger Stadium.” His words quickly went viral, igniting a debate that reached national sports media.
“El príncipe Harry, el duque de Sussex y Meghan, la duquesa de Sussex miran desde las gradas durante el cuarto partido de la Serie Mundial de 2025 entre los Toronto Blue Jays y los Dodgers de Los Ángeles” 🌝 pic.twitter.com/XLOOLvRYji
— Panqueque Real 🥞 (@panquequereal) October 29, 2025
Koufax’s résumé speaks for itself. The Brooklyn-born left-hander pitched four no-hitters. Including a perfect game in 1965, and led the Dodgers to four World Series titles. He was a seven-time All-Star, a three-time Cy Young Award winner, and a two-time World Series MVP. With such a legacy, fans argued, he deserves front-row treatment at any Dodgers event.
The night was packed with Hollywood stars such as LeBron James, Brad Pitt, and Sydney Sweeney. Which added to the glitz but also fueled criticism. Many fans questioned whether the Dodgers prioritized celebrity over baseball history. Meanwhile, Meghan Markle shared photos on Instagram showing her and Prince Harry. They posing with Magic Johnson, a co-owner of the team, and captioned them as their “Dodgers date night.”
While the royal couple seemed to enjoy the evening, for many baseball purists, the real royalty should have been Koufax — sitting front and center at the stadium he helped make legendary.
