MLB Ejection 022 - Vic Carapazza (1; Albert Pujols)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Angels DH Albert Pujols (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Red Sox-Angels game. With two out and one on (R1), Pujols took a 1-2 fastball from Red Sox pitcher David Price for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.628, pz 2.435) and that all pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 9-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 10-1.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s first ejection of 2018.
Vic Carapazza now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*The pitch was located 3.432 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 22nd ejection of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 14th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Pujols was 1-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is Anaheim's 1st ejection of 2018, T-1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA 1; OAK, SEA, TEX 0).
This is Albert Pujols' first ejection since August 8, 2017 (Ramon De Jesus; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since Sept 13, 2017 (Robinson Cano; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 4/17/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 127-128 - Ramon De Jesus (2-3; LAA x2)

1B Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Angels DH Albert Pujols and Manager Mike Scioscia (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Orioles-Angels game. With two out and none on, Pujols attempted to check his swing on a 0-2 changeup from Orioles pitcher Jeremy Hellickson. Play reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-1-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 1-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Ramon De Jesus (18)'s second, third ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Ramon De Jesus now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 10).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 127th, 128th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 55th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Pujols was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 63rd Manager ejection of 2017.
This is LA-AL's 2nd/3rd ejection of 2017, T-4th in the AL West (TEX 6; OAK, SEA 4; HOU, LAA 3).
This is Albert Pujols' first ejection since August 14, 2016 (Clint Fagan; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Scioscia's first ejection since March 25, 2017 (Mike Cascioppo; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ramon De Jesus' 2/3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 23 (John Gibbons; QOC = Y [Illegal Pitch]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 8/8/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 135 - Clint Fagan (1; Albert Pujols)

HP Umpire Clint Fagan ejected Angels DH Albert Pujols for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Angels-Indians game. With two out and none on, Pujols took a 2-2 fastball from Indians pitcher Andrew Miller for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and knee high (px -.716, pz 1.801 [sz_bot 1.580]) and all other eligible pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Indians were leading, 5-4. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Clint Fagan now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).
*The 2-0 pitch ruled strike one is not eligible for consideration pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-5-c-5-c.

This is the 135th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 65th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Pujols was 0-4 (SO) in the contest.
This is LA-Anaheim's 5th ejection of 2016, T-2nd in the AL West (HOU 6; LAA, OAK 5; TEX 4; SEA 1).
This is Albert Pujols' first ejection since August 21, 2014 (Andy Fletcher; QOC = U [K2/DiMuro]).
This is Clint Fagan's first ejection since May 23, 2015 (Justin Upton; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels vs. Cleveland Indians, 8/14/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections 158, 159: Fletcher (3, 4; Pujols, Scioscia)

HP Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Angels 1B Albert Pujols and Manager Mike Scioscia for arguing a prior strike two call (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the top of the 6th inning of the Angels-Red Sox game. With none out and none on, Pujols took a 2-1 slider from Red Sox pitcher Ruby De La Rosa for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and diaphragm-high (px -.787, pz 3.306 / sz_top 3.26 [MOE 3.34]); Pujols and Scioscia were ejected at the conclusion of teammate Josh Hamilton's ensuing at-bat, the call was irrecusable . At the time of the ejections, the Angels were leading, 1-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

These are Andy Fletcher (49)'s third and fourth ejections of 2014.
Andy Fletcher now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 12).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 2 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = 2).

These are the 158th, 159th ejections of 2014.
This is the 64th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Pujols was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the 78th Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the Angels' 2/3rd ejection of 2014, 4th in the AL West (SEA 8; TEX 7; OAK 5; LAA 3; HOU 2).
This is Albert Pujols' first ejection since August 28, 2005 (Larry Poncino; QOC = U [Safe/Out]).
This is Mike Scioscia's first ejection since June 9, 2014 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Andy Fletcher's first ejection since July 12, 2014 (Jake Diekman; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Boston Red Sox, 8/21/14
Video: Unhappy with a K2 call during his AB, Pujols is tossed arguing after a flyout; Sciosc, too (LAA)