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But Dr. Doolittle is eccentric and, of course, fiction.

Washington Nationals’ pitcher Sean Doolittle was one of many athletes who denounced Trump.

He performed the role of Eliza Doolittle from Shaw's play Pygmalion, and the part of Cesario in Twelfth Night - not realising the part was female character Viola disguised in male clothing.

“There were times where I have been like, ‘man, I’m never going to play again,’” Doolittle said.

Doolittle announced his decision Friday in a lengthy social media post.