White Sox broadcaster's Steven Kwan 'power' take ages poorly seconds later

White Sox broadcaster Steve Stone faced criticism after initially praising Cleveland Guardians outfielder Steven Kwan's power-hitting abilities on Friday night. Stone suggested Kwan might have 10 home runs in a huge year, but this comment quickly backfired when Kwan took his initial remark out of context, hitting a powerful home run in the sixth inning.

Kwan's remark sparked an immediate backlash with the hashtag #StoneKwan. The incident highlights Kwan's ongoing struggle to establish himself as a power hitter, as he has only managed to reach double digits in home runs twice in his career (in 2025 and 2024). Since making his debut in 2022, Kwan has had to focus on his contact hitting and base-running skills, aiming for a more sustainable approach to his batting.