Ben McDonald claims he has never used shampoo during broadcast
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 3, 2026, 4:00 PM
Last updated Aug 3, 2026
During a broadcast of the Baltimore Orioles game against the Philadelphia Phillies on August 2, 2026, Orioles color commentator Ben McDonald stated that he has never used shampoo in his life. He explained to play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown that he only uses a bar of soap for his hair, which prompted laughter from Brown. McDonald continued to advocate for his simple method, showcasing his hair as being soft and well-kept. The game ended early due to rain, resulting in an 8-0 loss for the Orioles in the sixth inning.
- •Ben McDonald claims he uses only a bar of soap for hair care.
- •This statement was made during the Orioles vs. Phillies game.
- •The game was called in the sixth inning with the Orioles trailing 8-0.
- •McDonald demonstrated satisfaction with his hair's softness during the broadcast.
- 4:00 PMYahoo Sports — Ben McDonald claims he’s never used shampoo: ‘For me, it’s just a bar of soap’
"In what sounds straight out of the personal hygiene habits of ESPN’s Dan Orlovsky, Baltimore Orioles color commentator Ben McDonald made a wild admission during Sunday’s game against the Philadelphia Phillies. On the MASN broadcast, McDonald told play-by-play announcer Kevin Brown that he’s never used shampoo in his life. “You think you use the same…
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