Top 25 Ejections of 2012: MLB Network's Take

As 2013 arrives, the UEFL reviews the Top 25 Ejections of 2012, as selected by MLB Network and aired during their offseason "MLB Network Countdown" series, a countdown of baseball history. Included in MLB Network's list are the comical Darling-Valentine "gum" ejection, several reversed calls including Vin Scully's Tracy "fertilizer argument" translation, a few events resulting in notable league discipline to umpires, players, managers and broadcasters and a few absolute trainwrecks. Enjoy and Happy New Year!

*Note: Qualities of Correctness are provided in the following format: Y=Correct, N=Incorrect, U=Irrecusable.

MLB Network Countdown: Top 25 Most Unforgettable Ejections of 2012

25: E 078: Mike DiMuro (2); Indians 3B Jack Hannahan (Out [Catch] Call, QOC = N).
24: E 136/7: Wally Bell (1, 2); Twins P Scott Diamond & Manager Ron Gardenhire (Throwing At, QOC = U).
23: E 112: Larry Vanover (2); Diamondbacks CF (Called Third Strike, QOC = Y).
22: E 134: Angel Campos (6); Marlins Manager Ozzie Guillen (Balk No-Call, QOC = Y).
21: E 138/9: Lance Barrett (4, 5); White Sox C Pierzynski & Manager Robin Ventura (Ball Call, QOC = N).
20: E 087: Dale Scott (3); Mets Manager Terry Collins (Safe [Reversed Catch/Trap] Call, QOC = Y).
19: E 166: Mike Estabrook (3); Royals DH Billy Butler (Called Second Strike, QOC = Y).
18: E 080: Manny Gonzalez (1); Mets 1B Ike Davis (Safe Call, QOC = N).
17: E 093/4: D.J. Reyburn (4, 5); Royals SS Alcides Escobar & Manager Ned Yost (NEC [Visit], QOC = U).
16: E 071: Kerwin Danley (1); Cardinals Manager Mike Matheny (Safe [Reversed Catch/Trap] Call, QOC = Y).
15: N/A Jim Reynolds; During Angels-Rangers game, LAA's Albert Pujols at-bat, crew chief Reynolds directs stadium security to remove outfield (batter's eye) fan's State of Texas flag after fan failed to stop waiving item when first instructed to by security. After removal, Pujols hit HR to give LAA a 10-7 lead. Not official ejection.
14: E 109: Mike Everitt (2); Rockies Manager Jim Tracy (Safe [Reversed Catch/Trap] Call, QOC = Y).
13: E 126/7: Vic Carapazza/Marty Foster; Orioles 1B Reynolds & M Buck Showalter (Safe [Rev], QOC = N).
12: E 031: Bob Davidson (1); Phillies Manager Charlie Manuel (Umpire Interference No-Call, QOC = Y).
11: E 120/1: Mike Everitt (3, 4); Red Sox 1B Gonzalez & M Bobby Valentine (Illegal Pitch No-Call, QOC = Y).
10: E 114: Tim Welke (1); Yankees Manager Joe Girardi (Fair Ball Call, QOC = Y).
#9: E 053/4: Mark Wegner (1, 2); White Sox P Quintana & M Robin Ventura (Throwing At, QOC = U).
#8: E 103: Chad Fairchild (1); Reds C Devin Mesoraco (Ball Two Call, QOC = Y).
#7: E 110: Paul Nauert (1); Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia (NEC [Previous Check Swing], QOC = U).
#6: E 051: Bill Welke (2); Tigers Manager Jim Leyland (NEC [Previous Foul Ball], QOC = U).
#5: E 038: Gary Darling (5); Red Sox Manager Bobby Valentine (Out [Time] Call, QOC = Y).
#4: E 084/5: Sam Holbrook (3, 4); Brewers P Zack Greinke & M Ron Roenicke (Safe [Time], QOC = Y).
#3: E 123: Angel Campos (4); Dodgers CF Matt Kemp & Tschida M Mattingly (Called Strike, QOC = Y).
#2: E 074: Tim Tschida (3); Rays P Joel Peralta (Illegal Substance in Glove, QOC = U).
#1: E 033/4: Bill Miller (1, 2); Blue Jays 3B Brett Lawrie & M John Farrell (Called Third Strike, QOC = N).

Not mentioned: UEFL Ejection of the Year, Ejection 026: Jim Joyce (1), Brad Mills (Bunt No-Swing, QOC = Y).
Mentioned: UEFL Ejection of the Year #2, Ejection 031: Bob Davidson (1) [Listed at #12].

Total Correct: 13 / Total Incorrect: 5 / Total Irrecusable: 7 = 72.22% Accuracy (Greater than 56.8% AVG)