MLB Ejection 239 - Shane Livensparger (2; Joey Votto)

HP Umpire Shane Livensparger ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto (strike two call; QOCN) at the end of the 1st inning of the #Reds-#Cardinals game. With one out and none on in the top of the 1st, Votto took a 1-1 sinker from Reds pitcher Miles Mikolas for a called second strike before striking out on a foul tip. Replays indicate the 1-1 pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.99, pz 2.66), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Shane Livensparger (43)'s 2nd ejection of 2023.

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

This pitch was located 0.91 horizontal inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 239th ejection report of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 96th player ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 108 Managers, 96 Players, 34 Coaches.

This is Cincinnati's 11th ejection of 2023, 2nd in the NL Central (STL 14; CIN 11; PIT 10; CHC, MIL 8).

This is Joey Votto's 1st ejection since July 10, 2021 (Doug Eddings; QOC = Y).

This is Shane Livensparger's 2nd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 5 (Scott Servais; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds, St Louis Cardinals, 10/1/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 095 - Doug Eddings (1; Joey Votto)

3B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Reds-#Brewers game. With one out and two on (R1, R2), Reds batter Votto attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Brad Boxberger, called a ball by HP Umpire Gabe Morales and ruled a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Eddings. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 3-3. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s 1st ejection of 2021.

Doug Eddings now has x points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).

Crew Chief Doug Eddings now has ? points in Crew Division (4 Previous + ? Call = ?).

Also from this game: MLB Ejections 093-94 - Gabe Morales, John Libka (Counsell, Yelich).

This is the 95th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.

This is Cincinnati's 7th ejection of 2021, 2nd in the NL Central (MIL 9; CIN 7; CHC 4; PIT 3; STL 2).

This is Joey Votto's 2nd ejection of 2021, 1st since June 19 (Ryan Additon; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Doug Eddings' 1st ejection since September 10, 2020 (Max Muncy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 7/10/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 78-9 - Ryan Additon (Joey Votto, David Bell)

HP Umpire Ryan Additon ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto and manager David Bell (check swing strike three call by 3B Umpire Chris Guccione) in the top of the 1st inning of the #Reds-#Padres game. With one out and none on, Votto attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Miguel Diaz, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Additon and a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Guccione. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (9-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Reds were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 7-5. 

These are Ryan Additon (67)'s 1st and 2nd ejections of 2021.

Ryan Additon now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (2 Prev + 2*[2 AAA + 1 QOCY-crewmate] = 8).

Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 5 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 2 Correct Calls = 5).

These are the 78th and 79th ejection reports of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 28th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.

This is the 41st manager ejection of 2021.

This is Cincinnati's 5/6th ejection of 2021, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 6; CHC, PIT 3; STL 2).

This is Joey Votto's 1st ejection since Sept 12, 2020 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is David Bell's 3rd ejection of 2021, 1st since June 12 (Marvin Hudson; QOC = Y [Foul/Strike]).

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

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. San Diego Padres, 6/19/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 55 - DJ Reyburn (2; Joey Votto)

HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Reds-#Cardinals game. With none out and none on, Votto took a 2-2 slider from Cardinals pitcher Rob Kaminsky for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.64, pz 2.27) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 7-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 7-1.

This is DJ Reyburn (17)'s second ejection of 2020.
DJ Reyburn now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Laz Diaz now has -3 points in Crew Division (-4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = -3).

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

*This pitch was located 3.288 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 55th ejection report of the 2020 MLB regular season.

This is the 26th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-4 (SO) in the contest.

This is Cincinnati's 7th ejection of 2020, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 7; PIT 4; CHC 3; MIL 2; STL 0).

This is Joey Votto's 3rd ejection of 2020, 1st since August 29 (Dan Bellino; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is the DJ Reyburn's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 16 (Cameron Maybin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 9/12/20 | 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 35-36 - Shane Livensparger (1-2; CIN)

HP Umpire Shane Livensparger ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto and Manager David Bell (strike calls; QOCY) in the top of the 8th inning of the #Reds-#Brewers game. With none out and none on, Votto took three consecutive pitches from Brewers pitcher Devin Williams for called first, second, and third strikes. Replays indicate the first pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and at the midpoint (px 0.42, pz 3.38 [sz_top 3.27 / RAD 3.39]), the second pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and at the hollow of the knee (px -0.85, pz 1.50 [sz_bot 1.60 / RAD 1.48]), and the third pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px 0.11, pz 1.63 / sz_bot 1.60]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Brewers were leading, 3-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

These are Shane Livensparger (43)'s first and second ejections of 2020.
Shane Livensparger now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2*[2 AAA + 2 QOCY] = 7).
Crew Chief Tim Timmons 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.
The most controversial pitch (strike two) was located .77 horizontal inches from QOCN.

These are the 35th and 36th ejections of the 2020 MLB regular season.
This is the 17th player ejection of 2020. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-4 (4 SO) in the contest.
This is the 14th Manager ejection of 2020.
This is Cincinnati's 2/3rd ejection of 2020, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 3; CHC 1; MIL, STL 0).
This is Joey Votto's 1st ejection since July 13, 2019 (James Hoye; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is David Bell's 2nd ejection of 2020, 1st since Aug 6 (Jerry Meals; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Shane Livensparger's 1st ejection since Sept 10, 2017 (Scooter Gennett; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 8/25/20 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 116 - James Hoye (3; Joey Votto)

HP Umpire James Hoye ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the Reds-Rockies game. With none out and none on, Votto took a 2-2 cutter from Rockies pitcher Bryan Shaw for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -1.04, pz 2.14), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Reds were leading, 15-9. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 17-9.


This is James Hoye (92)'s third ejection of 2019.
James Hoye now has 6 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Prev + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 6).
Crew Chief Eric Cooper now has 1 point in Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 1).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 1.512 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

This is the 116th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Votto was 2-6 (SO) in the contest.
This is Cincinnati's 13th ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 13; MIL, PIT 5; CHC 4; STL 3).
This is Joey Votto's first ejection since June 27, 2018 (Carlos Torres; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is James Hoye's 3rd ejection of 2019, 1st since June 7 (Ron Gardenhire; QOC = Y [Balk]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Colorado Rockies, 7/13/19 | 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:

MLB Ejections 196-197: Bill Welke (3-4; Votto, Price)

HP Umpire Bill Welke ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto and Manager Bryan Price for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. With one out and two on, Votto took a 1-1 sinker from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.056, pz 1.951), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Pirates were leading, 5-3. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

These are Bill Welke (52)'s third and fourth ejections of 2015.
Bill Welke now has -3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = -3).
Crew Chief Laz Diaz now has -3 points in Crew Division (-3 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -3).

These are the 196th and 197th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 88th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Votto was 1-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 93rd Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Reds' 8/9th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN 9; PIT 8; CHC, MIL, STL 6).
This is Joey Votto's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since August 2 (Joe West; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Bryan Price's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since May 23 (Jim Reynolds; QOC = U [Pre-game/NEC]).
This is Bill Welke's first ejection since July 4, 2015 (Brayan Pena; QOC = U-C [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 9/9/15
Video: Votto adamantly disputes a called second strike before head-butting Welke; Price tossed, too (CIN)

MLB Ejections 146-150: West, Reyburn (4-6, 2-3; CIN-PIT)

1B Umpire Joe West ejected Pirates 1B Sean Rodriguez, Reds 1B Joey Votto and Reds CF Marlon Byrd for fighting in the bottom of the 8th and HP Umpire DJ Reyburn ejected Pirates pitcher Mark Melancon for throwing at Reds batter Tucker Barnhart and Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing Melancon's ejection in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Pirates-Reds game. In the 8th, with one out and none on, Reds batter Phillips took a 0-0 fastball from Pirates pitcher Tony Watson for a hit-by-pitch, resulting in a bench clearing brawl during which Rodriguez, Votto and Byrd were ejected for fighting, the call was irrecusable. In the 9th, with one out and one on, Barnhart took a 0-1 cutter from Melancon for a hit-by-pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and hit Barnhart in the upper torso; warnings had not previously been issued, the call was irrecusable. At the time of all ejections, the Pirates were leading, 3-0. The Pirates ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

These are Joe West (22)'s fourth, fifth, and sixth ejections of 2015.
These are DJ Reyburn (70)'s second and third ejections of 2015.
DJ Reyburn now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable] = 8).
Joe West now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (-3 Previous + 3*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 3).
Crew Chief Joe West now has 15 points in Crew Division (11 Previous + 4 Irrecusable Call = 15).

These are the 146th, 147th, 148th, 149th, and 150th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
These are the 68th, 69th, 70th, and 71st player ejections of 2015.

This is the 67th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Pirates' 5/6/7th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 5).
This is the Reds' 6/7th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 5).
This is Sean Rodriguez's first ejection since May 25, 2014 (Larry Vanover; QOC = U [Fighting]).
This is Joey Votto's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since May 6 (Chris Conroy; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Marlon Byrd's first ejection since July 8, 2010 (Hunter Wendelstedt; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is Mark Melancon's first career ejection.
This is Clint Hurdle's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since July 11 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = N [HBP/Foul]).
This is Joe West's first ejection since June 2 (Mike Matheny; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is DJ Reyburn's first ejection since May 6 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cincinnati Reds, 8/2/15
Video: Phillips is hit in the left elbow on a high inside pitch, resulting in a bench clearing brawl (CIN)
Video: Cowboy Joe ejects three players for fighting after an eighth inning HBP and bench-clearer (PIT)
Video: Melancon's up-and-in HBP of Barnhart in the 9th draws another heave-ho, argument (PIT)

MLB Ejection 038: Chris Conroy (1; Joey Votto)

HP Umpire Chris Conroy ejected Reds 1B Joey Votto for Unsportsmanlike-NEC in the top of the 3rd inning of the Reds-Pirates game. With two out and none on, Votto attempted to hit a 0-2 fastball from Pirates pitcher Gerrit Cole, striking out on a foul tip. Replays indicate that following the strikeout, Votto threw his equipment before using profanity in words directed towards the dirt circle and/or Pirates dugout area where Cole was walking, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Chris Conroy (98)'s first ejection of 2015.
Chris Conroy now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable = 3).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Prev + 1 Irrecusable Call = 0).

This is the 38th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 19th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Votto was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Reds' 2nd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the NL Central (CIN, MIL 2; CHC, PIT 1; STL 0).
This is Joey Votto's first ejection since August 15, 2010 (DJ Reyburn; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Conroy's first ejection since April 23, 2014 (Bruce Bochy; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 5/6/15
Video: A frustrated Votto gets kicked out and appears to charge at and bump umpire Conroy (CIN)