Ejection 002 - DJ Reyburn (1; Tim Anderson)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected White Sox SS Tim Anderson (unsportsmanlike toward opponent) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Giants-#WhiteSox game. With none out and none on, Anderson took a 1-2 changeup from Giants pitcher Logan Webb for a called third strike. Replays indicate that during delivery of the pitch, Anderson walked out of the batter's box and that prior to the pitch, Webb appeared to come set prior to Anderson being ready and alert to the pitcher in the batter's box; this was an uncalled violation.* Anderson's ejection occurred after ensuing batter Luis Robert's strikeout, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Giants were leading, 2-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is DJ Reyburn (17)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*t has been pointed out that this was Webb's windup position and after review I agree; however, replays indicate he begins his delivery motion prior to Anderson being ready in the box (Anderson was still in his preparatory motions). This takes this play from "Max Scherzer Rule" territory to potential quick pitch territory. Both actions are illegal and, in this case, both would result in the same penalty: a ball added to the count.

tldr: It was Windup Position, not Set, but the pitcher still violated the rule by starting his delivery before the batter was ready.

This is the 2nd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 2nd player ejection of 2023. Prior to ejection, Anderson was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.

This is Chicago-AL's 1st ejection of 2023, 1st in the AL Central (CWS 1; CLE, DET, KC, MIN 0).

This is Tim Anderson's 1st ejection since July 29, 2022 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is DJ Reyburn's 1st ejection since Aug 27, 2022 (Brian Anderson; QOC = N [Out/Safe]).

Wrap: San Francisco Giants vs Chicago White Sox, 4/5/23 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Anderson is thrown out of the game after dispute with Giants pitcher Webb (SF/CWS)