MLB Ejections 025|026 - Ron Kulpa (1-2; J Farrell, D Ortiz)

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Red Sox Manager John Farrell and DH David Ortiz for arguing strike calls in the top of the 9th inning of the Yankees-Red Sox game. With one out and the bases loaded, Ortiz took two consecutive 3-1 sliders from Yankees pitcher Andrew Miller for called second and third strikes. Replays indicate the 3-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and knee high (px -.730, pz 1.894 [sz_bot 1.79]), the call was correct. Replays indicate the 3-2 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px -.445, pz 1.332 [sz_bot 1.790 / MOE 1.707]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejections, the Yankees were leading, 3-2. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

These are Ron Kulpa (46)'s first and second ejections of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Ron Kulpa now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB] + 2 Y - 4 N = 3).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Correct Call + 0 N = 2).
*David Ortiz was named MLB's leading hothead player in a June 2015 study of ejection rates.

These are the 25th and 26th ejection reports of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 12th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is the 14th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Ortiz was 1-5 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Yankees' 1/2nd ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL East (BOS 2; BAL, NYY, TB, TOR 1).
This is John Farrell's first ejection since June 23, 2015 (Tim Timmons; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is David Ortiz's first ejection since June 20, 2015 (Bruce Dreckman; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since August 23, 2015 (Jeff Banister; QOC = U [Arguing Ejection]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. New York Yankees, 5/6/16
Video: Big Papi argues consecutive called strikes, prompting his & Farrell's ejection ("Read more")

MLB Ejection 100: Bruce Dreckman (1; David Ortiz)

HP Umpire Bruce Dreckman ejected Red Sox DH David Ortiz for Unsportsmanlike-NEC in the top of the 7th inning of the Red Sox-Royals game. With two out and none on, Ortiz hit a 1-2 fastball from Royals pitcher Kelvin Herrera on a line drive to center field for a single. Replays indicate Ortiz flipped his bat in front of home plate and participated in a verbal exchange with Dreckman from his position at first base, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Royals were leading, 7-4. The Royals ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Bruce Dreckman (1)'s first ejection of 2015.
Bruce Dreckman now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 1).

This is the 100th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Ortiz was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the Red Sox' 5th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (BOS 5; BAL, TOR 4; NYY 3; TB 2).
This is David Ortiz's 2nd ejection of 2015, first since April 19 (John Tumpane; QOC = Y-C [Check Swing]).
This is Bruce Dreckman's first ejection since June 6, 2010 (Joe Girardi; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Kansas City Royals, 6/20/15
Video: Big Papi is tossed an MLB-leading 12th time amongst active players after hitting a single (BOS)
Related: Statistics & analysis indicate MLB's biggest "hothead" player is David Ortiz (June 11, 2015)

MLB Ejection 012: John Tumpane (1; David Ortiz)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Red Sox DH David Ortiz for arguing a check swing (strike) call made by 3B Umpire Jerry Meals in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Orioles-Red Sox game. With none out and none on, Ortiz attempted to check his swing on a 1-1 curveball from Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez. Play was referred to and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-1-0); replays indicate Ortiz attempted to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 5-3. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 8-3.

Tumpane was behind the plate due to an injury to original HP Umpire Paul Emmel, who left the game in the bottom of the 4th inning. According to Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Emmel suffered a leg injury during the early innings.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s first ejection of 2015.
John Tumpane now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Jerry Meals now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Prev + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the 12th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 6th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Ortiz was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the Red Sox' first ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS, TB 1; NYY, TOR 0).
This is David Ortiz's first ejection since July 28, 2013 (Tim Timmons; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Tumpane's first ejection since September 11, 2014 (Terry Collins; QOC = U [Ejection]).

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles vs. Boston Red Sox, 4/18/15
Video: Big Papi is ejected after dropping the bat, raising his hands, and shouting at Meals' call (BOS)

MLB Ejection 105: Tim Timmons (5; David Ortiz)

HP Umpire Tim Timmons ejected Red Sox DH David Ortiz for arguing a strike one call in the top of the 7th inning of the Red Sox-Orioles game. With one out and none on, Ortiz took a 3-0 fastball from Orioles pitcher Jairo Asencio for a called first strike before striking out swinging on a 3-2 changeup. Replays indicate the

Papi destroys dugout as teammates dive for cover

pitch was located underneath the midpoint and over the inner half of home plate (sz_top 4.06, pz 4.032) and the 3-1 pitch ruled strike two was located belt high and over the outer edge of home plate (px -0.926 [UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 "Kulpa Rule"]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 7-2. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 7-3.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s fifth ejection of 2013.
Tim Timmons now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 + 2 + 2 = 8).
Crew Chief Mike Winters now has 9 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 9).

This is the 105th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 45th player ejection of 2013. Prior to his ejection, Ortiz was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Red Sox's 5th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the AL East (TOR 8; BOS 5; BAL, TB 4; NYY 2).
This is David Ortiz's 1st ejection of 2013 and first since July 8, 2011 (Mike Estabrook; QOC = Correct).
This is Tim Timmons' first ejection since July 5, 2013 (Bud Black; QOC = Incorrect).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles
Video: Ortiz tries calling ball four as Timmons rules strike one then takes out anger on Orioles property (BOS)