MLB Ejection 017 - Derek Thomas (1; David Popkins)

HP Umpire Derek Thomas ejected Blue Jays hitting coach David Popkins (strike three call to Alejandro Kirk; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #RedSox-#BlueJays game. With one out and none on, Blue Jays catcher Kirk took a 0-2 changeup from Red Sox pitcher Lucas Giolito for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.75, pz 1.91 [sz_bot 1.49]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 4-0. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 10 innings.

This is Derek Thomas (53)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.97 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 17th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 4th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 4 Coaches, 6 Players.

This is Toronto's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL East (TOR 3; NYY 2; BAL, TB 1; BOS 0).

This is David Popkins' 1st ejection since April 6, 2024 (Brennan Miller; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Derek Thomas' 1st ejection since July 13, 2024 (Dane Myers; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs Toronto Blue Jays, 4/30/25 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Popkins angry, ejected after Giolito paints and Thomas calls Kirk's K