MLB Ejection 185 - Jacob Metz (1; Matt Carpenter)

HP Umpire Jacob Metz ejected Cardinals DH Matt Carpenter (strike three call; QOCY) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Cardinals-#Giants game. With two out and one on, Cardinals batter Carpenter took a 0-2 fastball from Giants pitcher Austin Warren for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px 0.73, pz 3.31 [sz_top 3.65]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 6-3. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Jacob Metz (94)'s 1st ejection of 2024.

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

*This pitch was located 2.16 horizontal inches from being deemed incorrect.

This is the 185th ejection report of the 2024 MLB regular season.

This is the 61st player ejection of 2024. Ejection Tally: 92 Managers, 32 Coaches, 61 Players.

This is St Louis' 11th ejection of 2024, 1st in the NL Central (STL 11; MIL 9; PIT 7; CHC 6; CIN 5).

This is Matt Carpenter's 1st ejection since Sept 12, 2021 (Doug Eddings; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

This is Jacob Metz's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs San Francisco Giants, 9/27/24 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 169 - Doug Eddings (7; Matt Carpenter)

1B Umpire Doug Eddings ejected Cardinals bench player Matt Carpenter (check swing strike two call) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the #Reds-#Cardinals game. With one out and none on, Cardinals batter Nolan Arenado attempted to check his swing on a 2-1 sinker from Reds pitcher Sonny Gray that was thrown up-and-inside, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Edwin Moscoso and called a swinging strike on appeal by 1B Umpire Eddings. This play is under review by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was *PENDING*. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 2-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Doug Eddings (88)'s 7th ejection of 2021.

Doug Eddings now has ? points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB + ? Call = ?).

Crew Chief Doug Eddings now has ? points in Crew Division (2 Previous + ? Call = ?).

This is the 169th ejection report of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 69th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Carpenter did not participate in the game.

This is St Louis' 7th ejection of 2021, T-3rd in the NL Central (MIL 16; CIN 12; CHC, STL 7; PIT 3).

This is Matt Carpenter's 1st ejection since April 1, 2019 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y-c [Check Swing]).

This is Doug Eddings' 7th ejection of 2021, 1st since August 20 (Ryan Flaherty; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cincinnati Reds vs. St Louis Cardinals, 9/12/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 004 - Vic Carapazza (1; Matt Carpenter)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter (check swing strike three call by 3B Umpire Jordan Baker) in the top of the 11th inning of the Cardinals-Pirates game. With none out and none on, Carpenter attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 cutter from Pirates pitcher Steven Brault, ruled a ball by HP Umpire Carapazza and a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Baker. Call was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (8-0-1), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 5-5. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 6-5, in 11 innings.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s first ejection of 2019.
Vic Carapazza now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Prev + 2 MLB + 1 Call-Crewmate = 2).
Crew Chief Hunter Wendelstedt now has 1 point in Crew Division (0 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 1).*
*Related Post: Injury Scout - Jerry Layne Exits After Two Head Hits (4/1/19).

This is the fourth ejection of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the fourth player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-5 (4 SO) in the contest.
This is St. Louis' 1st ejection of 2019, 1st in the NL Central (MIL, STL 1; CHC, CIN, PIT 0).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since Sept 25, 2018 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since September 27, 2018 (Aaron Boone; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 4/1/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 176-177 - Will Little (8-9; STL x2)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter and Manager Mike Shildt (strike three call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Brewers-Cardinals game. With none out and one on (R1), Carpenter took a 2-2 knuckle curve from Brewers pitcher Corey Knebel for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and at the midpoint (px -.900, pz 3.631 [sz_top 3.49 / RAD 3.613 / MOE 3.696]), and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Brewers were leading, 7-4. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 12-4.

These are Will Little (93)'s eighth and ninth ejections of 2018.
Will Little now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 15).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 8 points in Crew Division (6 Previous + 2*[1 Correct Call] = 8).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
This pitch was located .168 horizontal and/or 0.78 vertical inches from being deemed an incorrect call.

This is the 176th, 177th ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 86th player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 72nd Manager ejection of 2018.
This is St. Louis' 5/6th ejection of 2018, 3rd in the NL Central (CHC 10; MIL 9; STL 6; PIT 4; CIN 3).
This is Matt Carpenter's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since Sept 9 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Shildt's 2nd ejection of 2018, 1st since Sept 9 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's 8/9th ejection of 2018, 1st since August 31 (Rick Porcello; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St. Louis Cardinals, 9/25/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 152-153 - Lance Barrett (3-4; STL x2)

HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Cardinals DH Matt Carpenter and Manager Mike Shildt (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the Cardinals-Tigers game. With two out and none on, Carpenter took a 1-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Louis Coleman for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -1.060, pz 2.940), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejections, the Cardinals were leading, 5-2. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 5-2.

These are Lance Barrett (94)'s third and fourth ejections of 2018.
Lance Barrett now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (12 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = 8).
Crew Chief Bill Welke now has 21 points in Crew Division (21 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 21).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 152nd and 153rd ejection report of the 2018 MLB regular season.
This is the 73rd player ejection of 2018. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 62nd Manager ejection of 2018.
This is St. Louis' 3/4th ejection of 2018, 3rd in the NL Central (CHC 10; MIL 5; STL 4; CIN 3; PIT 2).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since April 23, 2017 (John Tumpane; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Shildt's first career MLB ejection.
This is Lance Barrett's 3/4th ejection of 2018, 1st since July 7 (John Gibbons; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Detroit Tigers, 9/9/18 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 014-015 - John Tumpane (1-2; STL x2)

HP Umpire John Tumpane ejected Cardinals 1B Matt Carpenter and Manager Mike Matheny (strike two call) in the top of the 7th inning of the Cardinals-Brewers game. With two out and none on, Carpenter took 3-1 and 3-2 sliders from Brewers pitcher Brent Suter for called second and third strikes. Replays indicate the 3-1 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and at the midpoint (px .640, pz 3.610 [sz_top 3.49 / MOE 3.57]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-2. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

This is John Tumpane (74)'s first, second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
John Tumpane now has -6 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect] = -6).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 0 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 0).
*Strike two call (x-1 count) satisfies contributory pitch QOC criteria under UEFL Rule 6-5-c-5-a.

This is the 14th, 15th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 6th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-3 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is St. Louis' 1st/2nd ejection of 2017, 1st in the NL Central (STL 2; CHC, CIN, MIL, PIT 0).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since August 22, 2015 (Chris Segal; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mike Matheny's first ejection since June 30, 2016 (Mike Everitt; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is John Tumpane's first ejection since May 20, 2016 (Hector Santiago; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/23/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 172: Chris Segal (3; Matt Carpenter)

HP Umpire Chris Segal ejected Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 5th inning of the Cardinals-Padres game. With one out and two on, Carpenter took a 0-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Ian Kennedy for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -1.154, pz 2.28), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Padres were leading, 1-0. The Padres ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Chris Segal (96)'s third ejection of 2015.
Chris Segal now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 AAA/Penalty - 4 Incorrect = 3).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 8 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 8).

This is the 172nd ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 75th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Carpenter was 0-3 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the Cardinals' 6th ejection of 2015, T-3rd in the NL Central (CIN, PIT 7; CHC, MIL, STL 6).
This is Matt Carpenter's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Bob Davidson; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Chris Segal's first ejection since August 1, 2015 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. San Diego Padres, 8/22/15
Video: Carpenter confronts Segal after striking out looking on an outside fastball (STL)

MLB Ejection 006: Bob Davidson (2; Matt Carpenter)

HP Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Cardinals 3B Matt Carpenter for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 5th inning of the Cardinals-Brewers game. With one out and none on, Carpenter took a 0-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located belt high and off the outer edge of home plate (px -1.238, pz 2.25), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 1-0. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s second ejection of 2014.
Bob Davidson now has 3 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Previous + 2 MLB + -4 Incorrect Call = 3).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 1 point in UEFL's Crew Division (1 Previous + 0 Incorrect = 1).

This is the 6th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 4th player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Carpenter was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Cardinals' 1st ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, STL 1; CIN, MIL, PIT 0).
This is Matt Carpenter's first career MLB ejection.
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since yesterday, April 13, 2014 (John Farrell; QOC = Y).

Wrap: St. Louis Cardinals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/14/14
Video: Davidson chucks Carpenter for arguing balls and strikes after a fifth-inning strikeout (STL)