MLB Ejection 171 - Nestor Ceja (3; Jesse Winker)

HP Umpire Nestor Ceja ejected Mets PH Jesse Winker (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Mets-#Phillies game. With two out and none on, Mets batter Jesse Winker took a 1-2 fastball from Phillies pitcher José Ruiz for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.22, pz 3.64 [sz_top 3.44 / RAD 3.56 / MOE 3.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Nestor Ceja (33)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 0.12 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 171st ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 58th player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 86 Managers, 27 Coaches, 58 Players.

This is New York's 6th ejection of 2024, T-1st in the NL East (MIA, NYM 6; WAS 5; PHI 4; ATL 1).

This is Jesse Winker's 2nd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 22 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Nestor Ceja's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since July 31 (Andy Haines; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs Philadelphia Phillies, 9/15/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 093 - Hunter Wendelstedt (3; Jesse Winker)

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Nationals LF Jesse Winker (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the #Nationals-#Rockies game. With one out and none on, Winker took a 2-2 sinker from Rockies pitcher Cal Quantrill for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.36, pz 3.57 [sz_top 3.52 / RAD 3.64]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 4-3. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-7, on a walk-off pitch clock violation as Nationals pitcher Kyle Finnegan failed to deliver a 3-2, bases loaded pitch in the bottom of the 9th before the expiration of time.

This is Hunter Wendelstedt (21)'s 3rd ejection of 2024.

*This pitch was located 1.80 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 93rd ejection of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th player ejection of 2024. Prior to ejection, Winker was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.

Ejection Tally: 46 Managers, 13 Coaches, 34 Players.

This is Washington's 5th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL East (WAS 5; MIA, NYM 3; PHI 2; ATL 0).

This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since May 20, 2023 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

This is Hunter Wendelstedt's 3rd ejection of 2024, 1st since June 18 (Luke Raley; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs Colorado Rockies, 6/22/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 072 - Adam Hamari (3; Jesse Winker)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Brewers DH Jesse Winker (pitch clock violation—automatic strike call; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Brewers-#Rays game. With two out and one on, Winker was called for a batter's pitch clock violation for failing to be in the batter's box and alert to the pitcher by the eight-second mark on the pitch timer, and was assessed an automatic strike as a result. Replays indicate Winker was not in the batter's box and alert to the pitcher prior to the eight-second mark as required by rule, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Rays were leading, 8-4. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-4.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s 3rd ejection of 2023.

This is the 72nd ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 32nd player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 33 Managers, 32 Players, 7 Coaches.

This is Milwaukee's 4th ejection of 2023, T-1st in the NL Central (MIL, STL 4; PIT 3; CHC, CIN 2).

This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since June 26, 2022 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Adam Hamari's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since April 19 (Mark Kotsay; QOC = Y [Pitch Clock]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs Tampa Bay Rays, 5/20/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 077-84 - Bacon, Johnson (SEA-LAA Brawl)

HP Umpire John Bacon ejected Angels pitcher Andrew Wantz and manager Phil Nevin (throwing at Mariners batter Jesse Winker), 3B Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Mariners LF Winker, manager Scott Servais (fighting), and HP Umpire Bacon ejected Mariners SS JP Crawford, CF Julio Rodriguez, and Angels pitcher Ryan Tepera and pitcher Raisel Iglesias (fighting) in the top of the 2nd inning of the #Mariners-#Angels game. With one out and none on in the top of the 1st inning, Mariners batter Julio Rodriguez took a first-pitch fastball from Wantz for a called first ball, resulting in warnings. In the top of the 2nd, with none out and none on, leadoff batter Winker took a first-pitch fastball from Wantz for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in the ejections of Wantz and Nevin for throwing at Winker after warnings were issued, and inciting a benches-clearing brawl. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and struck Winker on the hip, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

These are John Bacon (70)'s 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th ejections of 2022.

These are Adrian Johnson (80)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2022.

John Bacon now has 12 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 6*[2 AAA + 0 Irrecusable] = 12).

Adrian Johnson now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 8).

Crew Chief Adrian Johnson now has 11 points in Crew Division (3 Prev + 8 Irrecusable Call = 11).

These are the 77th, 78th, 79th, 80th, 81st, 82nd, 83rd, and 84th ejections of the 2022 MLB regular season.

These are the 39th and 40th manager ejections of 2022.

These are the 24th, 25th, 26th, 27th, 28th, and 29th player ejections of 2022.

This is Los Angeles' 4-7th ejection of 2022, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, SEA 7; HOU 5; OAK 3; TEX 0).

This is Seattle's 4-7th ejection of 2022, T-1st in the AL West (LAA, SEA 7; HOU 5; OAK 3; TEX 0).

This is Andrew Wantz's first career MLB ejection.

This is Phil Nevin's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since June 21 (Nestor Ceja; QOC = N-c [Balk]).

This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since August 29, 2020 (Dan Bellino; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Scott Servais' 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since June 6 (Chris Guccione; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is JP Crawford's first career MLB ejection.

This is Julio Rodriguez's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 31 (Lance Barrett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ryan Tepera's 1st ejection since August 7, 2018 (Ed Hickox; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Raisel Iglesias' first career MLB ejection.

These are John Bacon's 1st ejections since August 27, 2020 (Craig Counsell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

These are Adrian Johnson's 2-3rd ejections of 2022, 1st since May 3 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y-c [Fair/Foul]).

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Los Angeles Angels of WWE, 6/26/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 39-43 - Lentz, Bellino (CHC-CIN)

HP Umpire Nic Lentz ejected Cubs Catching Coach Mike Borzello and Manager David Ross (warnings) and 1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Reds DH Joey Votto, LF Jesse Winker, and Manager David Bell (fighting) in the 4th inning of the #Cubs-#Reds game. In the top of the 4th, with none out and none on, Cubs batter Anthony Rizzo took a first-pitch sinker from Reds pitcher Tejay Antone for a called ball, resulting in warnings issued to both teams following crew consultation. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and above Rizzo's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Cubs' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-1.

In the bottom of the 4th, with none out and one on (R1), Reds batter Shogo Akiyama took a 2-1 fastball from Cubs pitcher Adbert Alzolay for a called third ball, resulting in crew consultation and a benches-clearing incident. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the height of Akiyama's head, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the Reds' ejections, the Reds were leading, 4-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 7 innings.

These are Nic Lentz (59)'s first and second ejections of 2020.
These are Dan Bellino (2)'s first, second, and third ejections of 2020.
Nic Lentz now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 5).
Dan Bellino now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 5).
Crew Chief Angel Hernandez now has 12 points in Crew Division (7 Previous + 5*[1 QOCU] = 12).
*Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9) [Intentionally Pitch at the Batter]: "If, in the umpire’s judgment, such a violation occurs, the umpire may elect either to: (A) Expel the pitcher, or the manager and the pitcher, from the game, or (B) may warn the pitcher and the manager of both teams that another such pitch will result in the immediate expulsion of that pitcher (or a replacement) and the manager. If, in the umpire’s judgment, circumstances warrant, both teams may be officially “warned” prior to the game or at any time during the game."

These are the 39th, 40th, 41st, 42nd, and 43rd ejection reports of the 2020 MLB regular season.
These are the 17th and 18th Manager ejections of 2020.
These are the 18th and 19th player ejections of 2020.
Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-2 and Winker was 1-2 in the contest.
This is Chicago's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, T-2nd in the NL Central (CIN 6; CHC, PIT 3; MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Cincinnati's 4/5/6th ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 6; CHC, PIT 3; MIL 1; STL 0).
This is Mike Borzello's first career MLB ejection.
This is David Ross' 1st ejection since July 20, 2015 (Paul Schrieber; QOC = N [Check Swing]).
This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 25 (Shane Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Joey Votto's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 25 (Livensparger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jesse Winker's 1st ejection since May 2, 2019 (Marty Foster; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Nic Lentz's 1st ejection since August 31, 2019 (Lewis Brinson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Dan Bellino's 1st ejection since Sept 11, 2019 (James McCann; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Cincinnati Reds (Gm 2), 8/29/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 042-43 - Marty Foster (1-2; CIN x2)

HP Umpire Marty Foster ejected Reds LF Jesse Winker and Manager David Bell (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the Reds-Mets game. With none out and none on, Reds batter Jesse Winker fouled off a first-pitch curveball from Mets pitcher Noah Syndergaard before taking a 0-1 sinker for a called second strike. Replays indicate the 0-1 pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px -0.741, pz 3.39 [sz_top 3.40 / RAD 3.52]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Mets were leading, 1-0. The Mets ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

These are Marty Foster (60)'s first and second ejections of 2019.
Marty Foster now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 6).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has 2 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 2).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 2.076 horizontal and 2.592 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

These are the 42nd and 43rd ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 19th player ejection of 2019. Following the ejection, Winker was 0-4 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is the 19th Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Cincinnati's 6/7th ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 7; CHC, PIT 2; MIL, STL 1).
This is Jesse Winker's first career MLB ejection.
This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since April 17 (Nick Mahrley; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Marty Foster's first ejection since September 21, 2018 (Travis Shaw; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. New York Mets, 5/2/19 | Video as follows: