MLB Ejection 75 - Bill Miller (1; Brian Butterfield)

2B Umpire Bill Miller ejected Angels 3B Coach Brian Butterfield (reversed Replay Review no-catch call/runner placement; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Angels-#Padres game. With two out and two on (R1, R3), Angels batter David Fletcher hit a line drive to left fielder Tommy Pham, ruled a catch by1B Umpire Doug Eddings. Upon Replay Review as the result of a Manager's Challenge by Angels Manager Joe Maddon, Eddings' ruling was overturned to a drop and runners placed with R3 Taylor Ward scoring and R1 Anthony Bemboom placed at third base. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (6-0), the call was correct.^ At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 5-2. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 5-2. 

This is Bill Miller (26)'s first ejection of 2020.
Bill Miller now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 6).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

^Regarding runner placement, Rule 8.02(c) states, "If the umpires consult after a play and change a call that had been made, then they have the authority to take all steps that they may deem necessary, in their discretion, to eliminate the results and consequences of the earlier call that they are reversing, including placing runners where they think those runners would have been after the play, had the ultimate call been made as the initial call."

This is the 75th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is LA-Anaheim's 5th ejection of 2020, 1st in the AL West (LAA 5; OAK 3; HOU 2; SEA, TEX 1).

This is Brian Butterfield's 1st ejection since April 21, 2017 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y-c [Replay Review]).

This is Bill Miller's 1st ejection since September 6, 2019 (Charlie Montoyo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels vs. San Diego Padres, 9/23/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 010 - Alan Porter (3; Brian Butterfield)

3B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Red Sox 3B Coach Brian Butterfield (Replay Review/slide rule interference no-call by 2B Umpire Andy Fletcher) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Orioles game. With none out and one on (R1), Orioles batter Mark Trumbo hit a 3-2 slider from Red Sox pitcher Joe Kelly on the ground to shortstop Xander Bogaerts, who threw to second baseman Dustin Pedroia as Orioles baserunner R1 Manny Machado slid into second base, ruled out by 2B Umpire Fletcher on a ruling challenged by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter (pulled foot), and confirmed by Replay Review; Farrell did not challenge this play and Fletcher ruled that, due to the poor quality of Bogaerts' throw, Pedroia was not "hindered and impeded [in his] ability to complete a double play," pursuant to MLB's previously-issued interpretation regarding slide rule interference.^ Replays indicate Pedroia fielded the throw and tagged second base prior to Machado's touch of the base, and that Machado engaged in a bona fide slide into second base; although his foot 'spiked' and injured Pedroia, replays indicate that the Machado's right foot incidentally slid off the top of second base and into Pedroia's ankle after he began the slide before second base, reached the base with his foot, remained on the base with his left foot (complicated by Machado's attempt to brace Pedroia), and slid within reach of the base without changing his pathway for the purpose of initiating contact with Pedroia: though the contact was significant, this is not a violation of the bona fide slide interference rule, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 2-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s third ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Alan Porter now has 11 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2 MLB + 3 Correct Call [C] = 11).
Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).
^In May 2016, MLB added impediment to its bona fide slide rule interpretation, noting that in order for slide interference to be called, "the Replay Official must still find that the runner's actions hindered and impeded the fielder's ability to complete a double play."
*Rule 6.01(j) regarding Sliding to Bases on Double Play Attempts states, "If a runner does not engage in a bona fide slide, and initiates (or attempts to make) contact with the fielder for the purpose of breaking up a double play, he should be called for interference under this Rule 6.01. A “bona fide slide” for purposes of Rule 6.01 occurs when the runner:
(1) Begins his slide (i.e., makes contact with the ground) before reaching the base;
(2) is able and attempts to reach the base with his hand or foot;
(3) is able and attempts to remain on the base (except home plate) after completion of the slide; and
(4) slides within reach of the base without changing his pathway for the purpose of initiating contact with a fielder.
A runner who engages in a “bona fide slide” shall not be called for interference under this Rule 6.01, even in cases where the runner makes contact with the fielder as a consequence of a permissible slide."

This is the 10th ejection report of 2017.
This is Boston's 1st ejection of 2017, 2nd in the AL East (TB 2; BOS 1; BAL, NYY, TOR 0).
This is Brian Butterfield's first ejection since August 18, 2016 (Scott Barry; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Alan Porter's 3rd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 20 (Paul Molitor; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 4/21/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 139 - Scott Barry (3; Brian Butterfield)

HP Umpire Scott Barry ejected Red Sox 3B Coach Brian Butterfield for arguing a ball two call in the bottom of the 2nd inning of the Red Sox-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Tigers batter Jarrod Saltalamacchia took a 1-0 breaking ball from Red Sox pitcher Clay Buchholz for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.213, pz 1.737) while the 0-0 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -.468, pz 3.536 [sz_top 3.48]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Scott Barry (87)'s third ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Scott Barry now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Crew Chief Jerry Layne now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).
*The overturned Replay Review call during the immediately preceding play (Jerry Layne - Catch/Trap) is considered secondary (or contributory) to the primary argument over balls/strikes.

This is the 139th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is Boston's 6th ejection of 2016, 2nd in the AL East (TOR 14; BOS 6; BAL 3; TB 2; NYY 1).
This is Brian Butterfield's 1st ejection since July 6, 2014 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Scott Barry's first ejection since May 4, 2016 (Paul Molitor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/18/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection & Replays: Hunter Wendelstedt (1, 08-09)

2B Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Red Sox 3B Coach Brian Butterfield for arguing a balk no-call in the bottom of the 7th, while Instant Replay Review overturned Wendelstedt's out call in the top of the 4th and confirmed Wendelstedt's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Orioles-Red Sox game. In the 4th, with none out and none on, Orioles batter Nelson Cruz hit a line drive off the outfield wall to Red Sox left fielder Daniel Nava, who threw to second baseman Dustin Pedroia as Cruz slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Wendelstedt's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 0-0.

In the 7th, with one out and one on, Red Sox batter Xander Bogaerts fouled off several pitches from Orioles pitcher Ryan Webb. Replays indicate Butterfield's argument for a balk on Webb showed no signs of a balk, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 6-2.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Red Sox baserunner R1 Pedroia attempted to steal second base off Orioles catcher Caleb Joseph, who threw to shortstop J.J. Hardy as Pedroia slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Wendelstedt's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the game was tied, 6-6. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 12 innings.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s eighth, ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jerry Layne's 41st, 42nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 115th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 670th, 671st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Red Sox' 10th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL East (BOS 10; NYY, TB 6; TOR 4; BAL 2).
This is Brian Butterfield's first ejection since May 30, 2014 (Dan Bellino; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Hunter Wendelstedt's first ejection since Sept 8, 2013 (Bo Porter; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is the Baltimore Orioles' 20th and Boston Red Sox's 23rd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 350/671 (.522 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox, 7/6/14
Video: Butterfield continues to campaign for a balk during Bogaerts' at bat, drawing his early exit (BOS)
Video: Play overturned; Green Monster helps make Cruz's double close enough for review (BAL)
Video: Play confirmed; Hunter's safe-to-out call is affirmed as a caught stealing in the 9th (BOS)

MLB Ejections 65-68: Bellino, Kellogg (2-5; Red Sox)

HP Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Red Sox Manager John Farrell for arguing Warnings in the bottom of the 1st, 3B Umpire Jeff Kellogg ejected Bench Coach (acting manager) Torey Luvollo for arguing a non-ejection (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) in the bottom of the 4th and Bellino ejected P Brandon Workman and 3B Coach (acting manager) Brian Butterfield for Throwing At Rays batter Evan Longoria in the top of the 6th inning of the Rays-Red Sox game. In the 1st, with two out and one on, Red Sox batter David Ortiz took a 0-0 fastball from Rays pitcher David Price for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and waist high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 1-0.

In the 4th, with two out and one on, Red Sox batter Mike Carp took a 0-0 fastball from Rays pitcher Price for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and shoulder high, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 1-0.

In the 6th, with one out and none on, Rays batter Evan Longoria took a 1-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Workman for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located significantly inside and above the height of the batter's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Rays were leading, 2-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-2, in 10 innings.

This is Dan Bellino's third, fourth, fifth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Jeff Kellogg (8)'s second ejection of 2014.

Dan Bellino now has 18 points in the UEFL Standings (12 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 U] = 18).

Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 12 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (8 Prev + 4 U = 12).

This is the 65th, 66th, 67th, 68th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 27th Manager ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 29th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Workman's line was 5.1 IP, 2 ER.

This is the Red Sox's 7th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL East (BOS 7; NYY, TB 5; TOR 2; BAL 1).

This is John Farrell's 1st ejection since April 13, 2014 (Bob Davidson; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Torey Lovullo's first career MLB ejection.

This is Brandon Workman's first career MLB ejection.

This is Brian Butterfield's 1st ejection since May 1, 2014 (Toby Basner; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since May 24, 2014 (Robin Ventura; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).

This is Jeff Kellogg's 1st ejection since April 26, 2014 (Pete Walker; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 5/30/14

Video: Ferrell expelled at Fenway after Price plunks Big Papi in the first inning (BOS)

Video: Carp's HBP results in more confrontation, Luvollo's heave-ho and cap throw (BOS)

Video: Workman retaliates by throwing behind Longo and is tossed; so is Butterfield (BOS)
Video: Compilation - Must C Confrontation chronicles the bean balls and fighting (MLBAM)
Video: During his post game press conference, Farrell expresses discontent over EJ disparity (BOS)

MLB Replay Review & Ejection: Toby Basner (4, 02)

1B Umpire Toby Basner ejected Red Sox 3B Coach Brian Butterfield for arguing a Replay Review decision that upheld Basner's out call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Rays-Red Sox game. With one out and one on, Red Sox batter David Ortiz hit a 1-0 fastball from Rays pitcher Jake McGee on a fly ball off the Green Monster outfield wall where it was fielded by left fielder Matt Joyce, who threw to shortstop Yunel Escobar to catcher Jose Molina as Red Sox baserunner R1 Dustin Pedroia slid into home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Red Sox Manager John Farrell, Basner's ruling (tag play) was affirmed, the call was correct; Butterfield was ejected after Replay Review affirmed the out call. Replays indicate Molina tagged Pedroia's left leg while Pedroia was off his base and prior to initial contact with home plate, the call was correct. At the time of the review and ejection, the Rays were leading, 2-1. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s fourth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s second Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

Toby Basner now has 18 points in the UEFL (13 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct = 18).

Toby Basner is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 0 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (-1 + 1 = 0).

Chief Dale Scott's crew is now 2/5 (.400 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 28th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 194th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the Red Sox's 2nd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the AL East (BOS, NYY 2; TB, TOR 1; BAL 0).

This is Brian Butterfield's first ejection since September 3, 2011 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = Y).
This is Toby Basner's first ejection since April 24, 2014 (Paul Clemens; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Red Sox Manager John Farrell is now 2/7 (.286 Success) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Umpires are now 107/194 (.552 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Tampa Bay Rays vs. Boston Red Sox, 5/1/14

Video: Play stands; Butterfield tossed arguing Basner's call, which was affirmed by New York HQ (BOS)