MLB Ejection 005 - Rob Drake (1; Justin Upton)

HP Umpire Rob Drake ejected Tigers LF Justin Upton for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 7th inning of the Tigers-Astros game. With two out and one on, Upton took a 1-2 slider from Astros pitcher Pat Neshek for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.169, pz 3.492 [sz_top 3.510]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Astros were leading, 5-4. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Rob Drake (30)'s first ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Rob Drake now has 4 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 4).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 3 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 3).

This is the fifth ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
This is the 3rd player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Upton was 0-4 in the contest (2 SO).
This is the Tigers' 2nd ejection of 2016, 1st in the AL Central (DET 2; MIN 1; CLE, CWS, KC 0).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since May 23, 2015 (Clint Fagan; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Rob Drake's first ejection since June 27, 2015 (Brett Oberholtzer; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Detroit Tigers vs. Houston Astros (American League Baseball), 4/17/16
Video: Upton throws his bat after striking out and is tossed heading into the stretch ("Read more")

MLB Ejection 057: Clint Fagan (1; Justin Upton)

HP Umpire Clint Fagan ejected Padres LF Justin Upton for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Dodgers-Padres game. With none out and none on, Upton took a 1-2 cutter from Dodgers pitcher Mike Bolsinger for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and midpoint high (px .455, pz 3.552 [sz_top 3.510 / MOE 3.593]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Clint Fagan (82)'s first ejection of 2015.
Clint Fagan now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 5).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 5 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 57th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 27th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, J Upton was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the Padres' 5th ejection of 2015, 1st in the NL West (SD 5; COL 3; LAD 2; SF 1; ARI 0).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since June 22, 2014 (Mark Carlson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Clint Fagan's first ejection since August 30, 2014 (Bud Black; QOC = N [Check Swing]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 5/23/15
Video: Upton takes a pitch up in the zone for a strikeout, continues barking and is run (SD)

MLB Ejections: Mark Carlson (2, 3; Johnson, Upton)

HP Umpire Mark Carlson ejected Braves 3B Chris Johnson for arguing a swinging strike call by 1B Umpire Tim Welke in the top of the 6th and Braves LF Justin Upton for arguing a strike two call in the top of the 9th inning of the Braves-Nationals game. In the 6th, with one out and two on, Johnson attempted to check his swing on a 1-2 slider from Nationals pitcher Craig Stammen, a decision appealed to 1B Umpire Welke. Replays indicate Johnson attempted to strike the pitch, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 3-1.

In the 9th, with none out and none on, Upton took a 1-1 slider from Nationals pitcher Rafael Soriano for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and belt-high (px .083, pz 3.282 / sz_top 3.72), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Nationals were leading, 4-1. The Nationals ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Mark Carlson (6)'s second, third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 101st, 102nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 46th, 47th player ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season. Prior to ejection, Johnson was 1-3 and Upton was 1-4 in the contest.
This is the Braves' 4th, 5th ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, NYM 5; MIA, PHI 3; WAS 0).
This is Chris Johnson's first ejection since Aug 10, 2013 (Jim Joyce; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Justin Upton's first ejection since Aug 24, 2013 (Paul Nauert; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Washington Nationals, 6/22/14
Video: Johnson strikes out trying to check his swing on Welke's overrule, resulting in his toss (ATL)
Video: A pitch after taking a called second strike, Upton vents about his AB and is dismissed (WAS)

MLB Ejection 146: Paul Nauert (2; Justin Upton)

HP Umpire Paul Nauert ejected Braves LF Justin Upton for arguing a strike one call in the top of the 6th inning of the Braves-Cardinals game. With one out and one on, Upton took a 0-0 fastball from Cardinals

Upton was restrained after his ejection.

pitcher Adam Wainwright for a called first strike before grounding out and on a 0-1 cutter. Replays indicate the first pitch was located thigh high and over the outer edge of home plate (px 0.617; sz_bot 1.570, pz 1.812), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Paul Nauert (39)'s second ejection of 2013.
Paul Nauert now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 + 2 MLB + 2 Y = 8).
Crew Chief Dana DeMuth now has 9 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (8 + 1 Correct Call = 9).

This is the 146th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 66th player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Upton was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the Braves' 8th ejection of 2013, T-1st in the NL East (ATL, WAS 8; NYM 6; PHI 4; MIA 2).
This is Justin Upton's 1st ejection of 2013 and first since August 8, 2012 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = Correct).
This is Paul Nauert's first ejection since August 10, 2013 (Tom Foley; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 8/23/13
Video: Upon grounding out to go 0-3 on the day, Upton is tossed and has choice words for Nauert (ATL)