MLB Ejections 39-43 - Lentz, Bellino (CHC-CIN)

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cubs Catching Coach Mike Borzello and Manager David Ross (warnings) and 1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Reds DH Joey Votto, LF Jesse Winker, and Manager David Bell (fighting) in the 4th inning of the #Cubs-#Reds game. In the top of the 4th, with none out and none on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo took a first-pitch sinker from Reds pitcher Tejay Antone for a called ball, resulting in warnings issued to both teams following crew consultation. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and above Rizzo's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Cubs' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-1.

In the bottom of the 4th, with none out and one on (R1), Reds batter Shogo Akiyama took a 2-1 fastball from Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay for a called third ball, resulting in crew consultation and a benches-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the height of Akiyama's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Reds' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 7 innings.

These are Nic Lentz (59)'s first and second ejections of 2020.
These are Dan Bellino (2)'s first, second, and third ejections of 2020.
Nic Lentz now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 5).
Dan Bellino now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 5).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 12 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 5*[1 QOCU] = 12).
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) [Intentionally Pitch at the Batter]: "If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to: (A) Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher, from the game, or (B) may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or a replacement) and the manager. If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially “warned” prior to the game or at any time during the game."

These are the 39th, 40th, 41st, 42nd, and 43rd ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
These are the 17th and 18th Manager ejections of 2020.
These are the 18th and 19th player ejections of 2020.
Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-2 and Winker was 1-2 in the contest.
This is Chicago's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 6; CHC, PIT 3; MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Cincinnati's 4/5/6th ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 6; CHC, PIT 3; MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Mike Borzello's first career MLB ejection.
This is David Ross' 1st ejection since July 20, 2015 (Paul Schrieber; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 25 (Shane Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joey Votto's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 25 (Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since May 2, 2019 (Marty Foster; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nic Lentz's 1st ejection since August 31, 2019 (Lewis Brinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since Sept 11, 2019 (James McCann; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (Gm 2), 8/29/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Debut of Umpire Dan Merzel

Umpire Dan Merzel made his MLB debut during Saturday's Cubs-Reds doubleheader in Cincinnati alongside chief Angel Hernandez's crew of umpires Will Little and Dan Bellino.

After graduating from the Jim Evans Academy of Professional Umpiring in 2010, Merzel began his Minor League career in the 2011 New York-Penn League, followed by stops in the South Atlantic, Arizona Instructional, Carolina, Eastern and International Leagues as well as the Arizona Fall League.

He officiated the 2015 XM All-Star Futures Game in Cincinnati, served as home plate umpire for the 2018 Triple-A All-Star Game in Columbus, and crew chief for the 2019 Triple-A National Championship Game.

Merzel played baseball at Johns Hopkins University, where he earned a degree from the college's engineering school.

Merzel is the 18th umpire to make his MLB debut during the 2020 regular season.
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MLB Ejection 38 - John Bacon (1; Craig Counsell)

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Brewers Manager Craig Counsell (ball four call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Reds-#Brewers game. With two out and one on (R2), Reds batter Mike Moustakas took a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Freddy Peralta for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the midpoint (px 0.60, pz 3.53 [sz_top 3.43 / RAD 3.55 / MOE 3.47]) and that all other callable pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 4-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-0, in 7 innings.

This is John Bacon (70)'s first ejection of 2020.
John Bacon now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tim Timmons now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct = 4).
This pitch was located 0.72 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 38th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 16th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Milwaukee's 1st ejection of 2020, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 3; CHC, MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Craig Counsell's 1st ejection since Sept 28, 2019 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is John Bacon's 1st ejection since Aug 25, 2019 (Doug Brocail; QOC = N [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers (Gm 2), 8/27/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Debut of Umpire Junior Valentine

Umpire Junior Valentine made his MLB debut during Wednesday's Yankees-Braves doubleheader in Atlanta, joining Chief Mark Carlson's crew of James Hoye and Chad Whitson in Game 1.

After graduating from Wendelstedt's School, Valentine's Minor League Career traversed the 2011 Appalachian, Florida Instructional, Arizona Instructional, Carolina, Eastern, and Pacific Coast Leagues, as well as the Arizona Fall League.

He officiated the 2015 XM All-Star Futures Game in Cincinnati and 2019 Triple-A All-Star Game in El Paso. In college, he played baseball at Maryville (Tennessee).

Valentine is the 17th MiLB umpire to debut during MLB's 2020 regular season.
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2020 No-Hitter 1, CB Bucknor (1; Lucas Giolito)

HP Umpire CB Bucknor called White Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito's no-hitter against the Pirates in Chicago Tuesday night, Bucknor's first career no-hitter. The interim crew chief was joined by Erich Bacchus (1B), John Tumpane (2B), and Jose Navas (3B).

Bucknor presided over 153 total pitches, of which 108 were callable.

Specifically, under UEFL f/x rules (one-inch margin of error), Bucknor called all but four pitches correctly. Under Zone Evaluation rules (two-inch margin of error), the accuracy increased to 106/108 (98.1%), while under the confines of zero-error, Bucknor called a game of 101/108 at 93.5%.

The UEFL f/x look:
Balls: 70 called balls outside strike zone / 0 called balls within strike zone = 70/70 = 100.0% Accuracy.
Strikes: 34 called strikes within strike zone / 4 called strikes outside strike zone = 34/38 = <90% Accuracy.
Total Raw Accuracy Score for Bucknor = 104/108 = 96.3% Accuracy (+0 Neutral/no skew).

MLB Ejection 37 - Clint Vondrak (1; Joe Maddon)

HP Umpire Clint Vondrak ejected Angels Manager Joe Maddon (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Angels-#Astros game. With none out and two on (R1, R2), Angels batter Shohei Ohtani took a 3-2 fastball from Astros pitcher Blake Taylor for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.89, pz 1.36 [sz_bot 1.59 / RAD 1.47 / MOE 1.38]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 8-4. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 12-5.

This is Clint Vondrak (116)'s first ejection of 2020.
Clint Vondrak now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).
Crew Chief Alfonso Marquez now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).
*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 37th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 15th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Anaheim's 3rd ejection of 2020, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, OAK 3; HOU 2; TEX 1; SEA 0).
This is Joe Maddon's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 23 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is Clint Vondrak's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Houston Astros, 8/25/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 35-36 - Shane Livensparger (1-2; CIN)

HP Umpire Shane Livensparger ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto and Manager David Bell (strike calls; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Reds-#Brewers game. With none out and none on, Votto took three consecutive pitches from Brewers pitcher Devin Williams for called first, second, and third strikes. Replays indicate the first pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.42, pz 3.38 [sz_top 3.27 / RAD 3.39]), the second pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.85, pz 1.50 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48]), and the third pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.11, pz 1.63 / sz_bot 1.60]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Brewers were leading, 3-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

These are Shane Livensparger (43)'s first and second ejections of 2020.
Shane Livensparger now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 AAA + 2 QOCY] = 7).
Crew Chief Tim Timmons now has 2 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
The most controversial pitch (strike two) was located .77 horizontal inches from QOCN.

These are the 35th and 36th ejections of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 17th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-4 (4 SO) in the contest.
This is the 14th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Cincinnati's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 3; CHC 1; MIL, STL 0).
This is Joey Votto's 1st ejection since July 13, 2019 (James Hoye; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is David Bell's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 6 (Jerry Meals; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Shane Livensparger's 1st ejection since Sept 10, 2017 (Scooter Gennett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 8/25/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Debut of Umpire Charlie Ramos

Umpire Charlie Ramos made his MLB debut during Tuesday's Red Sox-Blue Jays game in Buffalo alongside chief Dan Iassogna's crew of Tripp Gibson and Ben May.

Ramos' minor league accolades include the Midwest, Florida State, Eastern, and International Leagues.

Ramos earned a 2016 MiLB All-Star Futures Game assignment in San Diego,

This is the 16th rookie umpire to debut during MLB's 2020 regular season.
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MLB Ejection 34 - Rob Drake (1; Torey Lovullo)

1B Umpire Rob Drake ejected Diamondbacks Manager Torey Lovullo (interference call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the #Rockies-#Dbacks game. With one out and one on (R1), Diamondbacks batter Ketel Marte hit a first-pitch sinker from Rockies pitcher Ryan Castellani to left fielder Raimel Tapia for a fly out as Diamondbacks baserunner R1 Kole Calhoun attempted to advance on the catch, ultimately declared out for interference during a rundown between first and second base. Replays indicate during Rockies catcher Tony Wolters's throw toward second base, Calhoun turned into the throw, having looked at the throw as it arrived adjacent to his helmet, such as to appear he intentionally placed his head in the path of the ball and, in doing so, interfered with the throw, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 3-2. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s first ejection of 2020.
Rob Drake now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has -1 points in Crew Division (-2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -1).
*OBR 6.01(a)(10): "It is interference by a batter or runner when—He fails to avoid a fielder who is attempting to field a batted ball, or intentionally interferes with a thrown ball."
*OBR Definition: "Offensive interference is an act by the team at bat which interferes with, obstructs, impedes, hinders or confuses any fielder attempting to make a play."

This is the 34th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 13th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Arizona's 2nd ejection of 2020, 2nd in the NL West (LAD 3; ARI 2; SD 1; COL, SF 0).
This is Torey Lovullo's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since July 26 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [HBP/Ball]).
This is Rob Drake's 1st ejection since July 4, 2019 (Mike Shildt; QOC = Y [Time Out]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 8/24/20 | Video as follows:

Jose's Navas of Steel - The HBP Strikeout

In this Gil's Call, we talk about guts and gumption: having the courage to make a tough call. For first-year MLB umpire Jose Navas, that opportunity presented itself during Sunday's Reds-Cardinals game, when Cincinnati's Jesse Winker leaned into an Andrew Miller slider for a hit-by-pitch, as Navas overruled the HBP's standard base award and declared Winker out on strikes.

The Play: With none out and none on in the top of the 8th inning, lead-off batter Winker worked his way to a 3-2 count. As pitcher Miller delivered his payoff pitch, Winker was struck in the right elbow (pad) by the pitched ball, drawing a standard "Time" call from HP Umpire Navas.

But instead of awarding Winker first base as a hit batsman, Navas enforced Official Baseball Rule 5.05(b)(2), ruling that the pitch was located in the strike zone: Dead ball, strike three, batter's out.

Navas explains his call to Winker.

FWIW: This pitch's px value was 0.84 with a pz of 2.60. RoboUmp starts balling px values greater than 0.83, so while RoboUmp would have balled this pitch by a margin of about 0.1 inches, the call becomes borderline under UEFL f/x and Zone Evaluation rules.

Furthermore, if an off-speed or slider type pitch has cutting action that may have allowed the ball to catch the back corner of home plate (and with a margin of 0.1 inches, that's a distinct possibility), the batter's act of making contact with the ball deprives the umpire with the opportunity to fully adjudicate pitch location, in which case an umpire might choose to err on the side of awarding the pitcher (for hitting the batter? Only if the batter, through his/her actions, deprived the pitcher of securing a called strike the 'old fashioned' way).

If the pitch is located as a strike, it's a strike.

The Rule: OBR 5.05(b)(2) awards the batter first base without liability to be put out when—"He is touched by a pitched ball which he is not attempting to hit unless (A) The ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, or (B) The batter makes no attempt to avoid being touched by the ball; If the ball is in the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a strike, whether or not the batter tries to avoid the ball. If the ball is outside the strike zone when it touches the batter, it shall be called a ball if he makes no attempt to avoid being touched."

Note, however, that (per 5.05(b)(2) Comment): "A batter shall not be considered touched by a pitched ball if the ball only touches any jewelry being worn by a player (e.g., necklaces, bracelets, etc.)" (this is similar to the laces-of-the-glove rule in that superfluous dangles don't count as part of a person, whereas uniform items e.g., baggy shirts or equipment such as elbow padding/braces do).

FoxTrax indicates the ball touched the zone.

As a matter of technicality, whether Navas ruled that Winker failed to attempt to avoid being touched by the pitched ball is rather irrelevant—because he ruled the baseball was located in the strike zone, it's a strike no matter what Winker tried or didn't try to do. In other words, he invoked OBR 5.05(b)(2)(A), not OBR 5.05(b)(2)(B).

Conclusion: This is an incredibly gutsy call to make—and the correct call—especially relative to 5.05(b)(2)(A)'s auto-strike as opposed to 5.05(b)(2)(B)'s auto-ball. For a triple-digit umpire with single-digit major league experience to make this call should rightly earn praise and high marks on an evaluation.

And the post-call explanations and situation-handling by both Navas and Crew Chief CB Bucknor with both Winker and Manager David Bell were phenomenal.

As I've long said, do what's right, which may not always (and often isn't) congruent with what is easy or popular.

Rules Myth: Recall, whether or not a batter "leans into" the pitch is of zero consequence. The rule simply specifies that if a batter "makes no attempt to avoid being touched by the ball" (for a pitch located outside of the strike zone), which is a significantly lower bar than simply "leaning into" the pitch or not, the proper call is a dead ball, and strike or ball depending on the pitch's location.

Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 33 - Lance Barrett (1; Joe Maddon)

1B Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Angels Manager Joe Maddon (check swing ball three call) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Angels-#Athletics game. With none out and none on, A's batter Matt Chapman attempted to check his swing on 0-1 and 2-1 sliders from Angels pitcher Dylan Bundy, ruled balls by HP Umpire Jim Reynolds and affirmed on appeal by 1B Umpire Barrett. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (check swing call), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 4-2. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 5-4, in 10 innings.

This is Lance Barrett (16)'s first ejection of 2020.
Lance Barrett now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -1).
Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 QOCN = 2).

This is the 33rd ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 12th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Anaheim's 2nd ejection of 2020, T-2nd in the AL West (OAK 3; HOU, LAA 2; TEX 1; SEA 0).
This is Joe Maddon's 1st ejection since Sept 14, 2019 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Lance Barrett's 1st ejection since Sept 13, 2019 (Ned Yost; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Fake City vs. Oakland Athletics, 8/23/20| Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 32 - Todd Tichenor (1; Kevin Cash)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Rays Manager Kevin Cash (check swing ball three call by 1B Umpire Randy Rosenberg) in the top of the 6th inning of the #BlueJays-#Rays game. With two out and one on (R2), Blue Jays batter Danny Jansen attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 slider from Rays pitcher Pete Fairbanks, ruled a ball on appeal by 1B Umpire Rosenberg. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (checks swing call), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 3-2. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Todd Tichenor (13)'s first ejection of 2020.
Todd Tichenor now has 0 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 MLB - 2 Call-Crewmate = 0).
Crew Chief Marty Foster now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 QOCN = 0).

This is the 32nd ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 11th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Tampa Bay's 1st ejection of 2020, 3rd in the AL East (TOR 4; NYY 3; TB 1; BAL, BOS 0).
This is Kevin Cash's 1st ejection since June 30, 2019 (Bruce Dreckman; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Todd Tichenor's 1st ejection since Sept 20, 2019 (Eric Hinske; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 8/23/20 | Video as follows: