MLB Ejections 076-77 - Will Little (3-4; STL x2)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado and manager Oliver Marmol (strike one call; QOCN) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Cardinals-#Reds game. With one out and one on (R1), Cardinals batter Arenado took a 1-0 cutter from Reds pitcher Graham Ashcraft for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and above the midpoint (px -0.42, pz 3.57 [sz_top 3.36 / RAD 3.48 / MOE 3.55]), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Cardinals were leading, 4-1. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 8-5.

These are Will Little (93)'s 3rd and 4th ejections of 2023.

*This pitch was located 0.24 vertical inches from being deemed correct.

These are the 76th and 77th ejection reports of the 2023 MLB regular season.

This is the 34th player ejection of 2023.

This is the 36th manager ejection of 2023. Ejection Tally: 36 Managers, 34 Players, 7 Coaches.

This is St Louis' 5/6th ejection of 2023, 1st in the NL Central (STL 6; MIL 4; CIN, PIT 3; CHC 2).

This is Nolan Arenado's 1st ejection since Aug 24, 2022 (John Libka; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Oliver Marmol's 3rd ejection of 2023, 1st since May 5 (Junior Valentine; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Will Little's 3/4th ejection of 2023, 1st since April 19 (Phil Nevin; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs Cincinnati Reds, 5/23/23 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 143 - John Libka (2; Nolan Arenado)

HP Umpire John Libka ejected Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 3rd inning of the #Cardinals-#Cubs game. With two out and two on (R1, R2), Arenado attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from Cubs pitcher Luke Farrell, ruled a swinging strike by HP Umpire Libka. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Cubs were leading, 3-0. The Cubs ultimately won the contest, 7-1.

This is John Libka (84)'s 2nd ejection of 2022.

OBR Definition: "A STRIKE is a legal pitch when so called by the umpire, which is struck at by the batter and is missed."

This is the 143rd ejection report of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 45th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Arenado was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.

This is St Louis' 6th ejection of 2022, 2nd in the NL Central (CHC 8; STL 6; PIT 5; MIL 4; CIN 2).

This is Nolan Arenado's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since April 27 (Jeremie Rehak; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is John Libka's 2nd ejection of 2022, 1st since May 30 (Torey Lovullo; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: St Louis Cardinals vs Chicago Cubs, 8/24/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 014-15 - Jeremie Rehak (1-2; STL x2)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Cardinals DH Nolan Arenado and 1B Coach Stubby Clapp (fighting) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the #Mets-#Cardinals game. With none out and none on, Cardinals batter Arenado took a first-pitch fastball from Mets pitcher Yoan Lopez for a called ball, resulting in a benches-clearing incident after Arenado reacted to nearly being hit by the pitch. Replays indicate the pitch was located inside and shoulder-high and that warnings had been issued prior to this incident (warnings were issued following this event), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Cardinals were leading, 10-5. The Cardinals ultimately won the contest, 10-5.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s 1st ejection of the 2021 MLB regular season.
Jeremie Rehak now has 5 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 5).
Crew Chief Mark Wegner now has 4 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 2*[1 Irrecusable Call] = 4).

Official Baseball Rule 6.02(c)(9): "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 14th and 15th ejection reports of the 2022 MLB regular season.

This is the 6th player ejection of 2022. Prior to ejection, Arenado was 3-3 in the contest.

This is St Louis' 1/2nd ejection of 2022, 1st in the NL Central (STL 2; CHC 1; CIN, MIL, PIT 0).

This is Nolan Arenado's 1st ejection since August 18, 2021 (Alan Porter; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).

This is Stubby Clapp's first career MLB ejection.

This is Jeremie Rehak's 1st ejection since June 30, 2021 (Andy Haines; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: New York Mets vs. St Louis Cardinals, 4/27/22 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 137-139 - Alan Porter, Ramon De Jesus (STL, MIL)

1B Umpire Alan Porter ejected Cardinals 3B Nolan Arenado (check swing strike three call) in the bottom of the 7th and HP Umpire Ramon De Jesus ejected Brewers catcher Omar Narvaez and manager Craig Counsell (strike three call; QOCN) in the top of the 9th inning of the #Brewers-#Cardinals game. In the 7th, with one out and none on, Arenado attempted to check his swing on a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Miguel Sanchez, ruled a ball by HP Umpire De Jesus and a swinging strike on appeal by 3B Umpire Porter. This play was reviewed and affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board, the call was correct. In the 9th, with none out and none on, Narvaez took a 2-2 slider from Cardinals pitcher Alex Reyes for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt-high (px -1.12, pz 2.32), the call was incorrect.* At the time of all ejections, the Cardinals were leading, 3-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 6-4, in 10 innings.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s 4th ejection of 2021.

These are Ramon De Jesus (18)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2021.

Alan Porter now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (11 Previous + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 15).

Ramon De Jesus now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Prev + 2*[2 MLB - 4 QOCN] = 2).

Crew Chief Chris Guccione now has ? points in Crew Division (3 Previous + ? Call + 0 QOCN = ?).

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

This pitch was located 2.47 horizontal inches from being deemed a correct call.

These are the 137th, 138th, and 139th ejection reports of the 2021 MLB regular season.

This is the 54th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Arenado was 0-4 (3 SO) in the contest.

This is the 55th player ejection of 2021. Prior to ejection, Narvaez was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.

This is the 67th manager ejection of 2021.

This is St Louis' 6th ejection of 2021, T-3rd in the NL Central (MIL 11; CIN 10; CHC, STL 6; PIT 3).

This is Milwaukee's 10/11th ejection of 2021, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 11; CIN 10; CHC, STL 6; PIT 3).

This is Nolan Arenado's 1st ejection since April 11, 2018 (Brian Gorman; QOC = U [Fighting]).

This is Omar Narvaez's first career MLB ejection.

This is Craig Counsell's 4th ejection of 2021, 1st since July 10 (Gabe Morales; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Alan Porter's 4th ejection of 2021, 1st since August 15 (David Bell; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

This is Ramon De Jesus' 2/3rd ejection of 2021, 1st since Aug 13 (Bryce Harper; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. St Louis Cardinals, 8/18/21 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 012-16 - Brian Gorman (2-6; SD-COL)

HP Umpire Brian Gorman ejected Padres pitcher Luis Perdomo (throwing at), Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado (charging the mound/fighting), Padres C AJ Ellis, Rockies P German Marquez, and LF Gerardo Parra (fighting/bench clearing brawl; all QOCU) in the bottom of the 3rd inning of the Padres-Rockies game. With none out and none on, Arenado took a first-pitch fastball from Perdomo for a called first ball. Replays indicate the 96-mph pitch was located chest-high and thrown behind Arenado, resulting in Arenado's charging the mound and bench-clearing incident during which the remaining three players were ejected for fighting, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the game was tied, 0-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 6-4.

These are Brian Gorman (9)'s 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, and 6th ejections of 2018.
Brian Gorman now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (4 Prev + 5*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = 14).
Crew Chief Brian Gorman now has 6 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 5*[1 Irrecusable Call] = 6).

These are the 12th, 13th, 14th, 15th, and 16th ejections of the 2018 MLB regular season.
These are the 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th ejections of 2018. Prior to ejection, Arenado was 0-1 in the contest.
Prior to ejection, Perdomo's line was 2.0 IP, 0 R. Marquez's line was 3.0 IP, 0 R.
Prior to ejection, Ellis was 0-1 (SO) in the contest. Prior to ejection, Parra was 1-2 in the contest.
This is San Diego's 2/3rd ejection of 2018, T-1st in the NL West (COL, SD 3; ARI 2; LAD, SF 0).
This is Colorado's 1/2/3rd ejection of 2018, T-1st in the NL West (COL, SD 3; ARI 2; LAD, SF 0).
This is Luis Perdomo's first career MLB ejection.
This is Nolan Arenado's first ejection since August 12, 2017 (Pat Hoberg; QOC = Y [Check Swing]).
This is AJ Ellis' first ejection since May 29, 2015 (Mike Winters; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is German Marquez's first career MLB ejection.
This is Gerardo Parra's first ejection since July 29, 2010 (Adrian Johnson; QOC = Y [USC-NEC]).
This is Brian Gorman's 2-6th ejection of 2018, 1st since April 9 (Andy Green; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 4/11/18 | Videos as follows:

MLB Ejection 129 - Pat Hoberg (1; Nolan Arenado)

1B Umpire Pat Hoberg ejected Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado (check swing strike three call) in the top of the 7th inning of the Rockies-Marlins game. With two out and none on, Arenado attempted to check his swing on a 2-2 fastball from Marlins pitcher Drew Steckenrider, ruled a swinging third strike. Play was reviewed and adjudicated by the UEFL Appeals Board (9-0-0), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 4-2. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Pat Hoberg (31)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Pat Hoberg now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 9).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 1 point in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 2 Correct Call = 1).

This is the 129th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 56th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Arenado was 0-4 (SO) in the contest.
This is Colorado's 5th ejection of 2017, 2nd in the NL West (LAD 6; COL 5; SF 4; ARI, SD 3).
This is Nolan Arenado's first ejection since Sept 22, 2016 (Alfonso Marquez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Pat Hoberg's first ejection since September 20, 2016 (Mike Scioscia; QOC = U [Throwing At]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Miami Marlins, 8/12/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 176-177 - Alfonso Marquez (1-2; COL)

HP Umpire Alfonso Marquez ejected Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado and Manager Walt Weiss for arguing a called third strike in the top of the 8th inning of the Rockies-Dodgers game. With none out and one on, Arenado took a 3-2 slider from Dodgers pitcher Joe Blanton for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and above the midpoint (px -.223, pz 3.785 [sz_top 3.420 / MOE 3.503]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 7-4. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 7-4.

This is Alfonso Marquez (72)'s first, second ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Alfonso Marquez now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (6 Previous + 2*[2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call] = 2).
Crew Chief Larry Vanover now has 14 points in Crew Division (14 Previous + 2*[0 Incorrect Call] = 14).

This is the 176th, 177th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 83rd player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Arenado was 0-4 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is the 71st Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Colorado's 6/7th ejection of 2016, 1st in the NL West (COL 7; ARI 6; LAD 5; SF 4; SD 3).
This is Nolan Arenado's first ejection since May 16, 2014 (Seth Buckminster; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Walt Weiss' 3rd ejection of 2016, 1st since August 13 (Eric Cooper; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).
This is Alfonso Marquez's first ejection since September 15, 2015 (Pat Murphy; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Colorado Rockies vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 9/22/16 | Video available via "read more."

MLB Ejection 046: Seth Buckminster (2; Nolan Arenado)

HP Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Rockies 3B Nolan Arenado for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Padres-Rockies game. With one out and one on, Arenado took a 2-2 fastball from Padres pitcher Alex Torres for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and below the hollow of the knees (px .196, pz 1.482 / sz_bot 1.600), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Rockies were leading, 2-0. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 3-1.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s second ejection of the 2014 season.
Seth Buckminster now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (1 Prev + 3 AAA - 1 Penalty - 4 N = -1).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 11 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (11 Prev + 0 N = 11).

This is the 46th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 17th player ejection of 2014. Prior to his ejection, Arenado was 0-4 in the contest.
This is the Rockies' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-1st in the NL West (COL, LAD, SF 2; SD 1; ARI 0).
This is Nolan Arenado's first career MLB ejection.
This is Seth Buckminster's first ejection since April 27, 2014 (Daniel Murphy; QOC = N [Balls/Ks]).

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 5/16/14
Video: Arenado is tossed for arguing his eighth-inning strikeout, adding to his 3 LOB count (COL)