A San Francisco Giants fan has apologized for throwing a banana during Sunday's game against the Atlanta Braves.

Alexander Poulides told the San Jose Mercury News that it was not a racially motivated insult towards Adam Jones.

Poulides said he grabbed a banana off a catering cart at AT&T Park and threw it toward the field in frustration near the end of Baltimore's victory over the struggling Giants.

"I'm embarrassed and shocked by the outcome," Poulides said. "In hindsight, I wish I didn't do it and I apologize. I'm very sorry."