MLB Ejection 033 - James Hoye (2; Ramón Laureano)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Orioles LF Ramón Laureano (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Twins-#Orioles game. With two out and one on, Orioles batter Laureano took a 3-2 fastball from Twins pitcher Brock Stewart for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.78, pz 2.17), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 4-3. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is James Hoye (92)'s 2nd ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.60 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 33rd ejection of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 9th player ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 15 Managers, 9 Coaches, 9 Players.

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

This is Ramon Laureano's 1st ejection since June 17, 2023 (Brennan Miller; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is James Hoye's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 9 (Pat Murphy; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs Baltimore Orioles (Game 1), 5/14/25 | Video as follows:

Alternate Link: Laureano ejected after throwing bat, slamming helmet, and yelling at Ump Hoye