Twins Owner Pohlad Clashes With Fan Over 'Sell the Team' Hat

Confrontation between Minnesota Twins owner and fan at Target Field caught on video

Apr. 13, 2026 at 11:19pm

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A confrontation between Minnesota Twins owner Tom Pohlad and a fan wearing a 'Sell the Team' hat at Target Field has gone viral. The fan, Andi Wentworth, says Pohlad repeatedly glared at her and her son before confronting her and telling her to 'have some class', which she says was in response to her turning her hat around to make the 'Sell the Team' message visible.

Why it matters

The incident highlights the growing tensions between some Twins fans and the team's ownership, with some fans frustrated by the team's performance and calling for new leadership. It also raises questions about how team owners should interact with fans, especially those expressing dissent.

The details

According to Wentworth, she and her 13-year-old son were sitting in premium seats behind home plate when Pohlad, who was seated in front of them, began glaring at them repeatedly. Wentworth says she only turned her Twins hat around to display the 'Sell the Team' message after noticing Pohlad's behavior. Pohlad then confronted Wentworth, telling her to 'have some class' and 'get some more class', which Wentworth says was not caught on the initial video but was confirmed by eyewitnesses.

  • The incident occurred during a Minnesota Twins game at Target Field on April 12, 2026.
  • Wentworth says she and her son were sitting in the premium Legends Club seats, which she had purchased at a discounted price online.

The players

Tom Pohlad

The chairman, CEO, and third-generation owner of the Minnesota Twins.

Andi Wentworth

A Minnesota Twins fan who was sitting in the premium Legends Club seats at Target Field and wearing a Twins hat with a 'Sell the Team' message on the back.

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What they’re saying

“Hand to God, I didn't know who he was! I was watching the game and not paying attention, until my son told me the guy in front of us keeps turning around and giving us dirty looks. I didn't think much about it – because I cheer loud and some people don't like it. But then, I noticed the dirty looks when we were just sitting there. So I reached out to [a friend] and [did some research on Google] and learned it was Tom Pohlad.”

— Andi Wentworth, Minnesota Twins fan

“'Sell The Team' was towards the back and I only spun it around after he was hell bent on making us uncomfortable – to return the favor. That's when he got up and yelled at me to 'have some class' and 'get some more class'.”

— Andi Wentworth, Minnesota Twins fan

What’s next

The Minnesota Twins have not yet responded to requests for comment from the team or Pohlad regarding the incident. It remains to be seen if any further action will be taken by the team or the fan.

The takeaway

This confrontation highlights the growing tensions between some Twins fans and the team's ownership, with fans expressing frustration over the team's performance and calling for new leadership. It also raises questions about how team owners should interact with fans, especially those expressing dissent, and whether Pohlad's response was appropriate.