MLB Ejections 012, 013: Chad Fairchild (Ross, Gibson)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Diamondbacks RF Cody Ross and Manager Kirk Gibson for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the Diamondbacks-Rockies game. With two out and none on,

Gibson restrains an infuriated Ross; Fairchild waits.

Ross took a 0-2 fastball from Rockies pitcher Edgmer Escalona for a called third strike and appeared to toss both his bat and helmet following the strikeout. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px .707, pz 2.984), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 4-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

These are Chad Fairchild (75)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2013.
Chad Fairchild now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (0 + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 8).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 2 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (0 + 2*[Correct] = 2).

These are the 12th and 13th ejections of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 9th player ejection of 2013.
This is the 4th Manager ejection of 2013.
Prior to his ejection, Ross was 0-3 in the contest including a pop out, lineout and strikeout.
These are ARI's 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2013, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, LAD 3; SD 1; COL, SF 0).
This is Cody Ross' 1st ejection since September 12, 2012 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = Y).
This is Kirk Gibson's 1st ejection since June 5, 2011 (Rob Drake; QOC = U).
This is Chad Fairchild's 1st ejection since July 30, 2012 (Devin Mesoraco; QOC = Y).
This is Chad Fairchild's 1st ejection outright since Spring Training March 24 (Russell Martin; QOC = U).

Wrap: Arizona Diamondbacks vs. Colorado Rockies, 4/20/13
Video: After he flips his bat and helmet, Fairchild tosses Ross, who proceeds to completely flip out (ARI)

Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball