Detroit Tigers analyst Jack Morris said he "did not intend for any offensive thing" on Tuesday night after using an accent when describing what the Tigers should do when pitching to Shohei Ohtani, who was coming up to bat.

With the game tied at 2 in the top of the sixth inning, Los Angeles Angels outfielder Juan Lagares had struck out and Ohtani, who is from Japan, was up next.

Bally Sports Detroit play-by-play announcer Matt Shepard asked, "Now what do you do with Shohei Ohtani?"

Morris said with an accent: "Be very, very careful." Ohtani was then intentionally walked.

Before the start of the ninth inning, when Ohtani was set to bat, Morris addressed his remarks on the telecast.

"Well folks, Shohei Ohtani is coming to the plate and it's been brought to my attention, and I sincerely apologize if I offended anybody, especially anybody in the Asian community for what I said about pitching and being careful to Shohei Ohtani," Morris said. "I did not intend for any offensive thing and I apologize if I did. I certainly respect and have the utmost respect for this guy and don't blame a pitcher for walking him."