Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Dalton Rushing has publicly addressed the viral nature of his on-field emotional outbursts and the attention they have garnered, particularly from Jomboy Media. In a recent interview on AM570’s “Petros and Money,” Rushing commented on the consistent online presence of his temperamental moments, which have become a frequent subject for Jomboy Media's baseball content.

Rushing stated that while he is not active on social media and does not actively seek out the content, he is aware of the attention. "I do know Jomboy has made some money off me" with the numerous clips of his reactions, he said. However, he downplayed the significance of this attention, adding, "He gets a kick out of it for sure. But in all honesty, he’s the least of my worries."

Jomboy Media, founded by Jimmy O’Brien in 2017, has grown from a small operation producing lip-reading videos to an influential outlet with a partnership with Major League Baseball. This season, videos capturing Rushing breaking bats, engaging with opponents, and displaying emotional reactions have been a recurring theme in their content. These clips often contribute to Rushing's reputation as a more antagonistic figure in the game.

Rushing described these moments as a natural part of his competitive nature. "I wouldn’t say I try to do it," he explained. "I think it just kind of is a little second-nature, competitive side of the game. When the competitive juices start flowing, it’s kind of a like a third-person view. Your body takes over and you just play the game as hard as you possibly can."

Despite the emphasis from Rushing and the Dodgers on controlling his temper, there is a sentiment that his online portrayal has led to an unfair caricature of his personality. Following a widely discussed interaction with Shohei Ohtani last month, teammates like Freddie Freeman defended Rushing, with Freeman noting, "we all love Dalton" and wishing "people could see the Dalton Rushing that’s not on TV, because he’s awesome."

Another instance occurred recently when Rushing was involved in a benches-clearing incident with the Colorado Rockies. The Jomboy-run podcast “Talkin’ Baseball” highlighted the controversy on its X account. Later that game, after Rushing hit a walk-off single, the Dodgers' official X account appeared to respond to Jomboy Media by posting, "You guys won’t believe who’s involved in another walk-off."

Rushing has consistently stated that these on-field incidents are part of the intensity of professional baseball and a reason to maintain emotional control. Nevertheless, he is aware of how his actions have been amplified online, particularly by Jomboy Media.