MLB Ejections 132-3 - Fletcher, Bacchus (Ross, Napoli)

1B Umpire Andy Fletcher ejected Cubs 1B Coach Mike Napoli and HP Umpire Erich Bacchus ejected Cubs manager David Ross (strike two call; QOCY) in the top of the 11th inning of the #Cubs-#Brewers game. With two out and one on, Cubs batter Dansby Swanson took a 2-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Clayton Andrews for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the hollow of the knee (px -0.37, pz 1.63 [sz_bot 1.59 / RAD 1.47]), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejections, the Cubs were leading, 7-6. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-6, in 11 innings.

Prior, Ross argued with Bacchus in the bottom of the 6th inning (but was not ejected) after Brewers batter William Contreras' soft ground ball fielded by Cubs catcher Miguel Amaya resulted in a single and throwing error when Amaya's throw to first base sailed down the foul line into right field. Bacchus ruled that runner's lane interference did not occur because Amaya's throw could not have reasonably retired the runner (presumably due to inaccuracy).

This is Andy Fletcher (49)'s 1st ejection of 2023.

This is Erich Bacchus (12)'s 4th ejection of 2023.

*This pitch was located 2.92 vertical inches from being deemed incorrect.

Official Baseball Rule 5.09(a)(11): "In running the last half of the distance from home base to first base, while the ball is being fielded to first base, he runs outside (to the right of) the three-foot line, or inside (to the left of) the foul line, and in the umpire’s judgment in so doing interferes with the fielder taking the throw at first base, in which case the ball is dead."

Wendelstedt interpretation of OBR 5.09(a)(11) and RLI: "The determination is not whether the throw is true, but whether it could still reasonably retire the runner."

These are the 132nd and 133rd ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 16th coach ejection of 2023.

This is the 64th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 64 Managers, 53 Players, 16 Coaches.

This is Chicago's 4/5th ejection of 2023, T-2nd in the NL Central (STL 6; CHC, CIN, MIL 5; PIT 4).

This is Mike Napoli's 1st ejection since August 27, 2022 (Manny Gonzalez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is David Ross' 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 13 (Emil Jimenez; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Andy Fletcher's 1st ejection since Sept 22, 2022 (Kevin Long; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Erich Bacchus' 4th ejection of 2023, 1st since June 25 (Buck Showalter; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers, 7/4/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 148 - Manny Gonzalez (3; Mike Napoli)

HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez ejected Cubs 1B Coach Mike Napoli (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 7th inning of the #Cubs-#Brewers game. With two out and one on (R2), Cubs batter Christopher Morel took a 3-2 slider from Brewers pitcher Taylor Rogers for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px 0.98, pz 2.84), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 7-0.


This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s 3rd ejection of 2022.

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

This pitch was located .79 horizontal inches from being deemed correct.

This is the 148th ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is Chicago's 9th ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL Central (CHC 9; STL 6; PIT 5; MIL 4; CIN 2).

This is Mike Napoli's 1st ejection since August 7, 2016 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Manny Gonzalez's 3rd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 19 (Anthony Rizzo; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs Milwaukee Brewers, 8/27/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 128 - Lance Barrett (3; Mike Napoli)

HP Umpire Lance Barrett ejected Indians DH Mike Napoli for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Indians-Yankees game. With none out and none on, Napoli took a 2-2 splitter from Yankees pitcher Tyler Clippard for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px 0.027, pz 3.510 [sz_top 3.230 / MOE 3.313]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Yankees were leading, 3-1. The Yankees ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Lance Barrett (94)'s third ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Lance Barrett now has -9 points in the UEFL Standings (-7 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = -9).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has -6 points in Crew Division (-6 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = -6).

This is the 128th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 62nd player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Napoli was 1-4 (3 SO) in the contest.
This is Cleveland's 5th ejection of 2016, T-2nd in the AL Central (CWS 6; CLE, DET, KC, MIN 5).
This is Mike Napoli's first ejection since July 27, 2015 (Toby Basner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Lance Barrett's first ejection since April 25, 2016 (Ryan Raburn; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. New York Yankees, 8/7/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejection 136: Toby Basner (2; Mike Napoli)

HP Umpire Toby Basner ejected Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 1st inning of the White Sox-Red Sox game. With two out and none on, Napoli took a 0-2 fastball from White Sox pitcher John Danks for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and thigh high (px -.338, pz 1.992 [sz_bot 1.460]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the White Sox were leading, 4-2. The White Sox ultimately won the contest, 10-8.

This is Toby Basner (99)'s second ejection of 2015.
Toby Basner now has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 8).
Crew Chief Bill Miller now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 136th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 64th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Napoli was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Red Sox's 8th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (BOS 8; TOR 6; BAL, NYY 4; TB 3).
This is Mike Napoli's 3rd ejection of 2015, 1st since June 28 (Tripp Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Toby Basner's first ejection since May 28, 2015 (Manny Machado; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Chicago White Sox vs. Boston Red Sox, 7/27/15
Video: After striking out to end the 1st, Napoli tosses his helmet, which rebounds and hits Basner (BOS)

MLB Ejection 110: Tripp Gibson (4; Mike Napoli)

HP Umpire Tripp Gibson ejected Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Red Sox-Rays game. With one out and none on, Napoli took a 3-2 slider from Rays pitcher Chris Archer for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 0.857, pz 1.799 [sz_bot 1.450]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 1-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Tripp Gibson (73)'s fourth ejection of 2015.
Tripp Gibson now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (13 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct = 17).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 19 points in Crew Division (18 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 19).

This is the 110th ejection of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 51st player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Napoli was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
This is the Red Sox' 7th ejection of 2015, 1st in the AL East (BOS 7; BAL, NYY, TOR 4; TB 3).
This is Mike Napoli's 2nd ejection of 2015, 1st since May 29 (Todd Tichenor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Tripp Gibson's first ejection since May 19, 2015 (Brad Ausmus; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/28/15
Video: Napoli drops the bat and yells at Gibson after striking out, exploding after he is tossed (BOS)

MLB Ejections 062-063: Todd Tichenor (1-2; Napoli, Farrell)

HP Umpire Todd Tichenor ejected Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli and Manager John Farrell for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Rangers game. With two out and none on, Napoli took a 2-2 fastball from Rangers pitcher Ross Ohlendorf for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh-high (px .408, pz 1.757 [sz_bot 1.44]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the Rangers were leading, 5-4. The Rangers ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

These are Todd Tichenor (13)'s first and second ejections of 2015.
Todd Tichenor now has 7 points in the UEFL Standings (-1 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct] = 7).
Crew Chief Tim Welke now has 6 points in Crew Division (4 Previous + 2 Correct Calls = 6).

These are the 62nd and 63rd ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 27th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the 30th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Napoli was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the Red Sox' 2/3rd ejection of 2015, T-1st in the AL East (BAL, BOS 3; TB 2; NYY 1; TOR 0).
This is Mike Napoli's first ejection since August 10, 2014 (CB Bucknor; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Farrell's first ejection since August 17, 2014 (Doug Eddings; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).
This is Todd Tichenor's first ejection since June 5, 2014 (Rick Renteria; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Texas Rangers, 5/29/15
Video: Having struck out looking, Napoli earns a profane ride home, as does skipper Farrell (BOS)

MLB Ejection 149: CB Bucknor (1; Mike Napoli)

HP Umpire CB Bucknor ejected Red Sox DH Mike Napoli for arguing a strike three call in the top of the 8th inning of the Red Sox-Angels game. With one out and none on, Napoli took a 1-2 slider from Angels pitcher Joe Smith for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer half of home plate and thigh high (px 0.48, pz 2.54) while the prior two strikes in the at-bat were both foul balls, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 3-0. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is CB Bucknor (54)'s first ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
CB Bucknor now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 2).
Crew Chief Dale Scott now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 4).

This is the 149th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 63rd player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Napoli was 0-2 in the contest.
This is the Red Sox's 11th ejection of 2014, 1st in the AL East (BOS 11; TB 10; NYY 6; TOR 4; BAL 2).
This is Mike Napoli's first ejection since September 15, 2013 (Ron Kulpa; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is CB Bucknor's first ejection since September 18, 2013 (Alex Wood; QOC = U [USC-DiMuro]).

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 8/10/14
Video: After striking out looking, Napoli has words for Bucknor, producing an early shower (BOS)

MLB Ejection 169: Ron Kulpa (2; Mike Napoli)

HP Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Red Sox 1B Mike Napoli for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 6th inning of the Yankees-Red Sox game. With two out and two on, Napoli took a 2-2 slider from Yankees pitcher

Napoli K's on a called third strike to end the 6th.

Joba Chamberlain for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located thigh high and over the outer half of home plate (sz_bot 1.490, pz 1.702; px 0.346), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Red Sox were leading, 7-1. The Red Sox ultimately won the contest, 9-2.

This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s second ejection of 2013.
Ron Kulpa now has 8 points in the UEFL (4 + 2 MLB + 2 Y = 8).
Crew Chief Ted Barrett now has 5 points in the UEFL's Crew Division (4 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 5).

This is the 169th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 76th player ejection of 2013. Prior to ejection, Napoli was 1-3 in the contest with 2 strikeouts.
This is the Red Sox's 9th ejection of 2013, 2nd in the AL East (TOR 12; BOS 9; TB 6; BAL 5; NYY 4).
This is Mike Napoli's first career MLB ejection.
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since August 12, 2013 (AJ Pierzynski; QOC = Correct).

Wrap: New York Yankees vs. Boston Red Sox, 9/15/13
Video: After taking Joba's breaking strike two slider for K3, Napoli is ejected for persistent protest (ESPN)