MLB Ejection 097 - Carlos Torres (Walt Weiss)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Braves manager Walt Weiss (strike three swinging call to Mauricio Dubón) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Braves-#Twins game. With one out and one on, Dubón attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 slider from Twins pitcher Jeff Hoffman, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Torres. At the time of the ejection, the Twins were leading, 6-4. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 5th ejection of 2026.

This is the 97th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 55th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 55 Managers, 19 Coaches, 23 Players.

This is Atlanta's 4th ejection of 2026, 1st in the NL East (ATL, MIA, PHI 4; NYM, WAS 2).

This is Walt Weiss' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since August 12 (Dan Merzel; QOC = Y [Balk]).

This is Carlos Torres' 5th ejection of 2026, 1st since June 16 (Carlos Mendoza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs Minnesota Twins, 8/19/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 048-9 - Carlos Torres (NYM Mendoza Mystery)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Mets unknown assistant coach and manager Carlos Torres (ball four call to JJ Bleday; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the #Mets-#Reds game. With one out and none on, Reds batter Bleday took a 3-2 changeup from Mets pitcher Huascar Brazobán for a called fourth ball; the Mets were out of ABS challenges. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.32, pz 1.38 [sz_bot 1.66 / RAD 1.54]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 5-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2026.

These are the 48th and 49th ejection reports of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 6th coach ejection of 2026.

This is the 29th manager ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 29 Managers, 6 Coaches, 14 Players.

This is New York's 1/2nd ejection of 2026, 2nd in the NL East (MIA 3; NYM 2; ATL, PHI 1; WAS 0).

This is unknown Mets assistant coach's first MLB ejection.

This is Carlos Mendoza's 1st ejection since July 28, 2025 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 3/4th ejection of 2026, 1st since May 10 (Miguel Cairo; QOC = N [ABS Denial]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Cincinnati Reds, 6/16/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 026 - Carlos Torres (2; Miguel Cairo)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Orioles infield coach Miguel Cairo (untimely/denied ABS challenge; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Athletics-#Orioles game. With none out and none on, Athletics batter Jeff McNeil took a 0-2 sinker from Orioles pitcher Chris Bassitt for a called first ball. Anticipating a strike three call, Orioles catcher Samuel Basallo began to throw the ball to third base (around the horn) before stopping and requesting an ABS challenge by tapping his head, which Torres denied. Replays indicate the challenge was requested by means of a head-tap once Basallo realized the pitch had been called a ball, not a strike; the challenge was timely, the call was incorrect.* Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px 0.18, pz 3.42 [sz_top 3.21]), but balls/strikes QOC was not the reason for ejection. At the time of the ejection, the A's were leading, 1-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 2nd ejection of 2026.

*QOC for this ABS denial refers to the umpire's decision to the deny the challenge request.

Challenges must be made: "Immediately after the pitch (roughly within two seconds). If there is an ensuing play (such as a checked-swing appeal or a play involving a runner), the challenge may be made at the conclusion of the play."

This is the 26th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 4th coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 14 Managers, 4 Coaches, 8 Players.

This is Baltimore's 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, NYY 2; BOS, TB, TOR 1).

This is Miguel Cairo's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2025 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Carlos Torres' 2nd ejection of 2026, 1st since April 8 (Matt BLake; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Unidentified Athletics vs Baltimore Orioles, 5/10/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 010 - Carlos Torres (1; Matt Blake)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Yankees pitching coach Matt Blake (ball two call to Nick Kurtz; QOCY) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Athletics-#Yankees game. With one out and none on, A's batter Kurtz took a 1-0 fastball from Yankees pitcher Will Warren, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Torres. New York declined to challenge the pitch call. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.80, pz 3.10 [sz_top 3.41]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2026.

*This pitch was located 0.13 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 10th ejection report of the 2026 MLB regular season.

This is the 1st coach ejection of 2026. Ejection Tally: 7 Managers, 1 Coaches, 2 Players.

This is New York's 1st ejection of 2026, 1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS, NYY, TOR 1; TB 0).

This is Matt Blake's 1st ejection since July 23, 2025 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since August 6, 2025 (Joshua Miller; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Athletics vs New York Yankees, 4/8/26 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 117 - Carlos Torres (4; Joshua Miller)

1B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Astros pitching coach Joshua Miller (check swing ball two call to Otto Lopez) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Astros-#Marlins game. With none out and none on, Marlins batter Lopez attempted to check his swing on a 1-0 slider from Astros pitcher Bennett Sousa, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Willie Traynor and affirmed on appeal as no swing by 1B Umpire Torres. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 6-4. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 4th ejection of 2025.

This is the 117th ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 20th coach ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 62 Managers, 20 Coaches, 35 Players.

This is Houston's 2nd ejection of 2025, 4th in the AL West (LAA 5; OAK 4; TEX 3; HOU, SEA 2).

This is Joshua Miller's 1st ejection since Sept 15, 2024 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Carlos Torres' 4th ejection of 2025, 1st since May 28 (Terry Francona; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Box: Houston Astros vs Miami Marlins, 8/6/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 050-1 - Carlos Torres (2-3; CIN x2)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Reds bench player Nick Martinez and manager Terry Francona (strike three call to Matt McLain; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Reds-#Royals game. With none out and none on, Reds batter McLain took a 1-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Carlos Estévez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and knee-high (px -0.17, pz 1.52 [sz_bot 1.35]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 3-2. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

 

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2025.

*This pitch was located 4.44 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

These are the 50th and 51st ejection reports of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 13th player & 27th manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 27 Managers, 11 Coaches, 13 Players.

This is Cincinnati's 3rd ejection of 2025, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT, STL 3; MIL 2; CHC 1).

This is Nick Martinez's 1st ejection since June 28, 2023 (Nic Lentz; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Terry Francona's 2nd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 8 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

This is Carlos Torres' 2-3rd ejection of 2025, 1st since May 20 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Kansas City Royals, 5/28/25 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 041 - Carlos Torres (1; Bruce Bochy)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Rangers manager Bruce Bochy (ball call to Aaron Judge; QOCN) in the bottom of the 6th inning of the #Rangers-#Yankees game. With none out and one on, Yankees batter Judge took a 0-1 changeup from Rangers pitcher Jacob Webb for a called first ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the hollow beneath the knee (px 0.76, pz 1.80 [sz_bot 1.70 / RAD 1.58 / MOE 1.66]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 2-0. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

 

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2025.

*This pitch was located 1.08 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 41st ejection report of the 2025 MLB regular season.

This is the 21st manager ejection of 2025. Ejection Tally: 21 Managers, 10 Coaches, 10 Players.

This is Texas' 1st ejection of 2025, 1st in the AL West (HOU, LAA, TEX 1; OAK, SEA 0).

This is Bruce Bochy's 1st ejection since August 13, 2024 (Erich Bacchus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since August 25, 2023 (Rocco Baldelli; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs New York Yankees, 5/20/25 | Video as follows:

Cubs-Mets Ends with Plate Blocking No-Call & Legality of Removing a Helmet

After Chicago cut down New York's tying run Pete Alonso at home plate to secure a 1-0 win, Mets manager Carlos Mendoza challenged HP Umpire Charlie Ramos' out call, asserting that Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya illegally blocked runner Alonso's path in violation of the home plate collision rule. Replay Review ultimately upheld the on-field out call, ruling that video evidence did not conclusively demonstrate that Amaya violated the home plate collision rule.

We also look at the follow day's case of Cubs runner Pete Crow removing his helmet during play to touch second base, and being declared safe by 2B Umpire Carlos Torres, finding the Official Baseball Rules and MLB Umpire Manual alike do not address this peculiar case. That leaves the case of voluntary helmet removal (not 'detached equipment' since that's a defense rule; not interference as the helmet was not thrown at the ball) subject to elastic clause Rule 8.01(c): "Each umpire has authority to rule on any point not specifically covered in these rules."

As for the home plate collision no-call to end the prior game, since its baseball debut in 2014, then known as Posey Rule 7.13, the home plate collision rule has undergone several revisions regarding interpretation, but the fundamentals of this rule remain the same. 

Official Baseball Rule 6.01(i)(2) states, "Unless the catcher is in possession of the ball, the catcher cannot block the pathway of the runner as they are attempting to score. If, in the judgment of the umpire, the catcher without possession of the ball blocks the pathway of the runner, the umpire shall call or signal the runner safe."

OBR 6.01(i)(2) also contains an exception for fielding the throw: "Notwithstanding the above, it shall not be considered a violation of this Rule 6.01(i)(2) if the catcher blocks the pathway of the runner in a legitimate attempt to field the throw (e.g., in reaction to the direction, trajectory or the hop of the incoming throw, or in reaction to a throw that originates from a pitcher or drawn-in infielder)."

The current working interpretation of the home plate collision rule considers where the catcher initially positions themself prior to receiving the throw—if the catcher sets up legally, there is a lesser likelihood their position will be considered illegal, while a catcher blocking the runner's path from the get-go will more likely be ruled for a violation.

Over the years, the foul line running between home plate and third base has been used as a delineation marker to determine whether or not a catcher is blocking the runner. If the catcher cedes the entirety of foul territory to the runner, the catcher is more likely to be ruled legal than if the catcher straddles the line or similar.

In either case, a catcher is permitted to block a runner's path in a legitimate attempt to field the throw, as well as while possessing the ball after catching it.

The Cubs-Mets case all comes down to the catcher's initial position, which is entirely on the fair territory side of the foul line and behind the leading edge of home plate, relative to the baserunner sliding from the direction of third base. Because the initial position is deemed legal (no, there exists no rule that makes it illegal for the catcher's foot to be on home plate), Replay Review confirms HP Umpire Ramos' collision violation no-call while the out/safe issue of whether Alonso was tagged in time results in a call stands outcome, an out call to end the game.

Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 212-13 - Carlos Torres (4-5; MIN x2)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Twins CF Joey Gallo and manager Rocco Baldelli (ball two call; QOCN) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Rangers-#Twins game. With two out and the bases loaded, Gallo took a 0-1 cutter from Rangers pitcher Dane Dunning for a called second strike before striking out one pitch later. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.54, pz 3.81 [sz_top 3.54 / RAD 3.66 / MOE 3.74), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejections, the Twins were leading, 4-1. The Twins ultimately won the contest, 12-2.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s 4th and 5th ejections of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.84 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

Benches also cleared in this game after an intentionally throwing at/HBP incident, resulting in warnings.

These are the 212th and 213th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This the 86th player ejection of 2023. This is the 97th manager ejection of 2023.

Ejection Tally: 97 Managers, 83 Players, 30 Coaches.

This is Minnesota's 11/12th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the AL Central (CWS, MIN 12; CLE, KC 6; DET 4).

This is Joey Gallo's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since June 21 (David Rackley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Rocco Baldelli's 5th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 23 (Lance Barrett; QOC = Y [Balk]).

This is Carlos Torres' 4/5th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 6 (Alex Young; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]). 

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs Minnesota Twins, 8/25/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 091-2 - Carlos Torres (2-3; CIN x2)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Reds manager David Bell in the bottom of the 5th (strike one call to Tyler Stephenson; QOCY) and pitcher Alex Young (balls/strikes to Mookie Betts; QOCY) in the top of the 6th inning of the #Dodgers-#Reds game. In the 5th, with two out and two on, Reds batter Tyler Stephenson took a first-pitch slider from Dodgers pitcher Tony Gonsolin for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.52, pz 1.73 [sz_bot 1.51]), the call was correct. At the time of Bell's ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 8-3. In the 6th, with one out and one on, Dodgers batter Mookie Betts took four called balls (and a strike) from Young. Replays indicate all pitches were properly officiated, the call was correct. At the time of Young's ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 8-4. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 9-8.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2023.

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

These are the 91st and 92nd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 44th manager ejection of 2023.

This is the 38th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 44 Managers, 38 Players, 10 Coaches.

This is Cincinnati's 4/5th ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL Central (STL 6; CIN, MIL 5; CHC, PIT 3).

This is David Bell's 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since May 21 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = U [Quick Pitch]).

This is Alex Young's first career MLB ejection.

This is Carlos Torres' 2/3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 6 (Brandon Belt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs Cincinnati Reds, 6/6/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 046 - Carlos Torres (1; Brandon Belt)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Blue Jays DH Brandon Belt (strike one, two, and three calls; QOCY) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #BlueJays-#Pirates game. With two out and one on (R3), Belt took 1-0, 1-1, and 2-2 sweepers from Pirates pitcher Yohan Ramirez for called first, second, and third strikes, respectively. Replays indicate that strikes one was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.90, pz 1.96 [sz_bot 1.55]), strike two was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (pz -0.87, pz 1.79 [sz_bot 1.50]), and that strike three was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.19, pz 1.47 [sz_bot 1.40]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Blue Jays were leading, 8-2. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-2.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

Strike one was located 0.17 and strike two was 0.53 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 46th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 18th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 23 Managers, 18 Players, 5 Coaches.

This is Toronto's 1st ejection of 2023, T-4th in the AL East (BAL 3; BOS, TB 2; NYY, TOR 1).

This is Brandon Belt's 1st ejection since April 18, 2019 (Ryan Additon; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since Sept 6, 2022 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Toronto Blue Jays vs Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/6/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 153 - Carlos Torres (2; David Bell)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Reds manager David Bell (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Reds-#Cubs game. With two out and two on (R1, R2), Reds batter Jose Barrero took a 1-1 curveball from Cubs pitcher Hayden Wesneski for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.81, pz 1.96 [sz_bot 1.63]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 9-3. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 9-3.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 2nd ejection of 2022.

*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This pitch was located 1.25 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 153rd ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 83rd manager ejection of 2022.

This is Cincinnati's 3rd ejection of 2022, 5th in the NL Central (CHC 9; STL 6; PIT 5; MIL 4; CIN 3).

This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since July 2 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 7 (Alex Cora; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs Chicago Cubs, 9/6/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 027 - Carlos Torres (1; Alex Cora)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Red Sox manager Alex Cora (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #WhiteSox-#RedSox game. With none out and none on, Red Sox batter Trevor Story took a 1-2 fastball from White Sox pitcher Dylan Cease for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.15, pz 3.50 [sz_top 3.48 / RAD 3.60]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-1, in 10 innings.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2022.

Carlos Torres now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).

Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 2).

*This pitch was located 2.23 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 27th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 12th manager ejection of 2022.

This is Boston's 1st ejection of 2022, T-4th in the AL East (BAL, NYY, TOR 2; BOS, TB 1).

This is Alex Cora's 1st ejection since June 3, 2021 (Lance Barrett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since September 17, 2021 (Joe Girardi; QOC = N [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox, 5/7/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 173 - Carlos Torres (1; Joe Girardi)

3B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Phillies manager Joe Girardi (check swing strike two call) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Phillies-#Mets game. With two out and two on (R1, R2), Phillies batter Matt Joyce attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 fastball from Mets pitcher Seth Lugo, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Roberto Ortiz and called a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Torres. This play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (0-8), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Phillies were leading, 3-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

Carlos Torres now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -2).

Crew Chief CB Bucknor now has 1 point in Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 1).

This is the 173rd ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 78th manager ejection of 2021.

This is Philadelphia's 9th ejection of 2021, 1st in the NL East (PHI 9; MIA, NYM 7; WAS 6; ATL 1).

This is Joe Girardi's 4th ejection of 2021, 1st since Aug 12 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since August 13, 2020 (Stephen Strasburg; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. New York Mets, 9/17/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 17 - Carlos Torres (1; Stephen Strasburg)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Nationals bench player/pitcher Stephen Strasburg (ball three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the #Nationals-#Mets game. With two outs and the bases loaded, Mets bater Pete Alonso took a 2-2 fastball from Nationals pitcher Austin Voth for a called third ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -0.39, pz 1.49 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48 / MOE 1.56]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s first ejection of 2020.
Carlos Torres now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 3).
Crew Chief Chad Fairchild now has 1 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).
*This pitch was located 0.84 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 17th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the eighth player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Strasburg did not appear in the game.
This is Washington's 1st ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL East (WAS 1; ATL, MIA, NYM, PHI 0).
This is Stephen Strasburg's 1st ejection since Aug 17, 2013 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = U [Throwing At]).
This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since Sept 14, 2019 (Andy Green; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. New York Mets, 8/13/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 205-206 - Carlos Torres (4-5; SD)

3B Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Padres 1B Eric Hosmer and Manager Andy Green (check swing strike two call) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Padres-#Rockies game. With one out and two on (R1, R3), Hosmer attempted to check his swing on a 0-1 changeup from Rockies pitcher Peter Lambert, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Paul Nauert and a swinging second strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Carlos Torres, before grounding out two pitches later. On-Field Ruling was adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 9-5. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 11-10.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s fourth and fifth ejections of 2019.
Carlos Torres now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (13 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 17).
Crew Chief Paul Nauert now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 0).

These are the 205th and 206th ejection reports of 2019.
This is the 100th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Hosmer was 1-2 (RBI) in the contest.
This is the 93rd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is San Diego's 7/8th ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL West (SD 8; COL 6; SF 5; ARI 4; LAD 3).
This is Eric Hosmer's 1st ejection since May 27, 2017 (Bill Welke; QOC = Y-c [Check Swing]).
This is Andy Green's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 15 (Bill Welke; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Carlos Torres' 4/5th ejection of 2019, 1st since July 19 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 9/14/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 125-126 - Carlos Torres (2-3; CIN)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Reds 3B Eugenio Suarez and Manager David Bell (strike three call; QOCY) prior to the top of the 2nd inning of the Cardinals-Reds game. In the 1st, with one out and one on (R1), Suarez took a 0-2 fastball from Cardinals pitcher Adam Wainwright for called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh-high (px -0.42, pz 2.23 [sz_bot 1.61, sz_top 3.44]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 12-11.

These are Carlos Torres (37)'s second and third ejections of 2019.
Carlos Torres now has 13 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 13).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 7 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 2*[1 Correct Call] = 7).
*The pitch under QOC consideration is the 0-2 pitch ruled strike three. This is due to UEFL Rule 6-5-c-5-c, as approved by the UEFL membership during the 2013 UEFL Rules Summit concerning the rule's language of, "realistically resulted in a different outcome of the individual at-bat."
The 0-2 pitch was located 5.9 horizontal and 9.9 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 125th and 126th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 54th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Suarez was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 66th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Cincinnati's 14/15th ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 15; MIL 6; PIT 5; CHC 4; STL 3).
This is Eugenio Suarez's 1st ejection since July 9, 2017 (Brian O'Nora; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is David Bell's 7th ejection of 2019, 1st since June 29 (Mark Wegner; QOC = U [Warnings]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Cincinnati Reds, 7/19/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 089 - Carlos Torres (1; Scott Servais)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Mariners Manager Scott Servais (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 4th inning of the Mariners-Athletics game. With one out and one on (R1), Mariners batter Kyle Seager took a 3-2 slider from A's pitcher Frankie Montas for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px 0.07, pz 1.38 [sz_bot 1.54 / RAD 1.417 / MOE 1.334]) and that all other pitches during the inning were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Athletics were leading, 4-1. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 11-2.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s second ejection of 2019.
Carlos Torres now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 0).
*This pitch was located 0.552 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 89th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 47th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Seattle's 2nd ejection of 2019, T-3rd in the AL West (OAK 6; LAA 3; HOU, SEA 2; TEX 1).
This is Scott Servais' 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 26 (Mike Everitt; QOC = Y-c [Replay]).
This is Carlos Torres' 1st ejection since June 27, 2018 (Joey Votto; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/15/19 | Video as follows:

Tmac's Teachable Moments - Video Analysis of Four Plays

This edition of Tmac's Teachable Moments is an audio commentary with video of four Replay Review plays that occurred in MLB. First, we see Ben May patiently time an out call on a caught stealing at second base, then 1B Umpire Carlos Torres makes sure a fly ball is caught, James Hoye officiates a banger at first, and Chris Conroy anticipates a potential play at third base and is in great position to rule on a no-look tag attempt.

Podcast Video Minisode 4VM is a Teachable.

Introducing Audio Commentary: The following Teachable is available in audio form via this post and also via our RSS setup for The Plate Meeting Podcast. This episode is a Video Minisode and is labeled Episode 4VM.

Play 1: Our first play features 2B Umpire Ben May officiating a tag play during a stolen base attempt in Texas. Our runner, wearing the protective sliding "oven mitt" over his hand, appears to slide headfirst directly into the fielder's foot, which is guarding the base.

Sidebar: Because the fielder has the ball, there is no "obstruction" conversation to be had.

Watch May wait to make a call as he gets himself a good look as to whether the runner was able to reach the base ahead of the tag. After running the play through and confirming what he has seen, May signals the out, which is affirmed via Replay Review.

Carlos Torres observes a catch in Houston.

Play 2: Next up is 1B Umpire Carlos Torres on a line drive to right field, caught by our Diamondbacks right fielder in Houston during a tumbling head-over-heels catch that takes his glove to all sides, meaning that 2B Umpire Mark Carlson may potentially need to help out as the glove and bare hand holding onto the baseball rotated out of Torres' sight.

Like May in Arlington, Torres in Houston waits to make a call, appears to take a quick look at his crewmate to make sure the ball hasn't fallen out, and finally comes up with the out. This call is confirmed on review thanks in great part to the multiple replay angles that allow us to see that the fielder possessed the ball the entire time, and that it did not hit the grass. On the field, we're only allowed one angle in realtime, and potentially—by visually communicating with a crewmate—an additional angle that can help settle the call.

James Hoye signals safe on the play at first.

Play 3: 1B Umpire James Hoye has to officiate three aspects of a play within a matter of three tenths of a second. First, he has a fair/foul decision on a batted ball, then he has a catch/no catch consideration, and finally (the most challenging call), he has to determine whether the runner made it back to first base before being put out by the fielder's tag attempt on what we call a "reverse force" play in our replay shorthand.

The play explodes in close quarters at first base and with so many things happening at once, it's important to see the big picture. The most important call here will be the safe/out on the tag attempt, and it is vital to stay engaged throughout the play by anticipating the tag issue before it happens. Hoye does this here, is able to exclude the mitt laces from consideration of out/safe, and comes up with a quick safe call that is affirmed after review.

Chris Conroy moves to see the tag play.

Play 4: Finally, 3B Umpire Chris Conroy in San Diego prepares for a potential play at third base on an infield grounder up the right foul line. With a runner at second, we know there is no force play at third, such that the fielder will have to tag the runner if the defense does decide to try for the out at third base. That's precisely what happens, and Conroy moves into position, looking for the keyhole angle that best serves him in being able to see the important aspect of the play: did the runner get to third base and did the fielder tag the runner?

This anticipation and preparedness ahead of the play allows Conroy and the other umpires to best position themselves for these close plays, and to time their calls just right so as to support the highest level of accuracy.

Ben May (Play 1) stays with the tag at second.

In Conclusion, it all starts with your starting position. Where will you want to be at the crack of the bat—or a potential pickoff play—and where will you need to go on a mile-a-minute play like Hoye's in St. Louis? Second, be prepared for anything. If you're the third base umpire and there's a runner on second, be like Conroy and assume the next play will be at third base, even if that probability is realistically low...it still could happen, just like it did in San Diego. Finally, call what you see after you make darn well sure of what it is that you did see. Whether that means waiting to replay the sequence before coming up with a confident call like May or taking a quick peek at your partner like Torres, make sure of what you have and practice good timing when making your call.

Until next time, Happy Umpiring, Everyone!

Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 079 - Carlos Torres (2; Joey Votto)

HP Umpire Carlos Torres ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 1st inning of the Reds-Braves game. With one out and one on (R1), Votto took a 0-2 fastball from Braves pitcher Sean Newcomb for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the midpoint (px -.413, pz 3.606 [sz_top 3.467 / RAD 3.590 / MOE 3.673]) and that the called first strike to Votto was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.812, pz 2.349), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5.

This is Carlos Torres (37)'s first ejection of 2018.
Carlos Torres now has 10 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 10).
Crew Chief Kerwin Danley now has 6 points in Crew Division (5 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 6).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 79th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 41st player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is Cincinnati's 1st ejection of 2018, T-4th in the NL Central (CHC, MIL 4; PIT 2; CIN, STL 1).
This is Joey Votto's first ejection since September 9, 2015 (Bill Welke; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Carlos Torres' 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since May 12 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/27/18 | Video as follows: