MLB Ejection 019 - Jeremie Rehak (1; Russell Martin)

HP Umpire Jeremie Rehak ejected Dodgers injured list/C Russell Martin (strike three call; QOCU) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Brewers-Dodgers game. With two out and two on (R2, R3), Dodgers batter Austin Barnes took a 3-2 fastball from Brewers pitcher Zach Davies for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and waist-high (px 1.11, pz 2.1), the call was irrecusable.*^ At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 2-1. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Jeremie Rehak (35)'s first ejection of 2019.
Jeremie Rehak now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 Prev + 2 AAA + 0 Irrecusable Call = 2).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 0 points in Crew Division (-1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 0).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-5 states that all ejections of players/coaches not on the active roster shall be associated with the UEFL rule concerning Irrecusable Quality of Correctness. Therefore, this ejection is QOCU for the purposes of UEFL league play.
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*The pitch was located 2.352 horizontal inches from the outer limit of borderline px range.

This is the 19th ejection report of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 12th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Martin did not play (Injured List).
This is Los Angeles' 1st ejection of 2019, T-1st in the NL West (ARI, LAD, SD 1; COL, SF 0).
This is Russell Martin's first ejection since July 27, 2017 (Will Little; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeremie Rehak's first ejection since September 9, 2018 (Brett Gardner; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Los Angeles Dodgers, 4/13/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 111-13 - Will Little (3-5; TOR x3)

HP Umpire Will Little ejected Blue Jays Manager John Gibbons, pitcher Marcus Stroman and catcher Russell Martin (ball two, three, and four calls; QOCY) in the top of the 5th inning of the Athletics-Blue Jays game. With two out and none on, A's batter Bruce Maxwell took a 1-0 curveball from Blue Jays pitcher Stroman for a called second ball. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and below the midpoint (px -.760, pz 3.247 [sz_top 3.411]), the call was correct (Kulpa Rule-QOCY by .576 inches).* Later during the at-bat, Maxwell took a 2-0 fastball for a called third ball and 3-1 fastball for a called fourth ball. Replays indicate the 2-0 pitch was located over the inner half of home plate and below the hollow of the knee (px .672, pz 1.477 [sz_bot 1.565]) and the 3-1 pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px -.996, pz 2.628), the call was correct. At the time of the ejections, the A's were leading, 3-1. The Blue Jays ultimately won the contest, 8-4, in 11 innings.

This is Will Little (93)'s third, fourth, fifth ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Will Little now has 17 points in the UEFL Standings (5 Prev + 3*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 17).
Crew Chief Jeff Kellogg now has 3 points in Crew Division (0 Previous + 3 Correct Call = 3).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.

This is the 111th, 112th, 113th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 58th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is the 47th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Stroman's line was 4.2 IP, 3 ER, 6 BB, 4 SO.
This is the 48th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Martin was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Toronto's 5/6/7th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL East (TOR 7; TB 6; BOS, NYY 4; BAL 3).
This is John Gibbons' 4th ejection of 2017, 1st since May 8 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Obstruction]).
This is Marcus Stroman's first career MLB ejection.
This is Russell Martin's first ejection since July 1, 2016 (Vic Carapazza; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Will Little's 3rd-5th ejection of 2017, 1st since May 27 (Bob Melvin; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/27/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 094-096 - Carapazza (3-5; TOR x3)

HP Umpire Vic Carapazza ejected Blue Jays DH Edwin Encarnacion and Manager John Gibbons for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 1st and Blue Jays C Russell Martin for arguing a strike two call in the bottom of the 13th inning of the Indians-Blue Jays game. In the 1st, with two out and none on, Encarnacion took a 3-2 cutter from Indians pitcher Josh Tomlin for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.029, pz 2.283), the call was incorrect. In the 13th, with two out and one on, Martin took a 1-1 curveball from Indians pitcher Tommy Hunter for a called second strike before subsequently striking out swinging. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px .803, pz 3.037), the call was correct. At the time of the Encarnacion and Gibbons ejections, the game was tied, 0-0. At the time of Martin's ejection, the game was tied, 1-1. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 2-1, in 19 innings.

This is Vic Carapazza (19)'s third, fourth, fifth ejection of the 2016 MLB regular season.
Vic Carapazza has 8 points in the UEFL Standings (8 Previous + 3*[2 MLB] - 2*[4 QOCN] + 2 QOCY = 8).
Crew Chief John Hirschbeck now has 9 points in Crew Division (8 Previous + 2*[0 QOCN] + 1 QOCY = 9).

This is the 94th, 95th, 96th ejection report of the 2016 regular season.
This is the 47th, 48th player ejection of 2016. Prior to ejection, Encarnacion was 0-1 (SO) in the contest.
Prior to ejection, Martin was 1-6 (4 SO) in the contest.
This is the 37th Manager ejection of 2016.
This is Toronto's 12/13/14th ejection of 2016, 1st in MLB/AL East (TOR 14; BOS 4; BAL 3; TB 2; NYY 1).
This is Edwin Encarnacion's first ejection since May 7, 2013 (Marty Foster; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is John Gibbons' 6th ejection of 2016, 1st since June 24 (Ted Barrett; QOC = Y-C [Foul/HBP]).
This is Russell Martin's first ejection since June 8, 2014 (Ed Hickox; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Vic Carapazza's first ejection since May 28, 2016 (Yunel Escobar; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Toronto Blue Jays, 7/1/16 | Video available via "Read more"

MLB Ejections & Reviews: Hickox, Tumpane (1-2|06, 06)

HP Umpire Ed Hickox ejected Pirates C Russell Martin and Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 8th, and Instant Replay Review upheld Hickox's Rule 7.13 violation no-call (out) in the bottom of the 1st and overturned 2B Umpire John Tumpane's out call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Brewers-Pirates game. In the 1st, with one out and two on, Pirates batter Gaby Sanchez hit a 1-2 curveball from Brewers pitcher Yovani Gallardo on a fly to right fielder Ryan Braun, who threw to catcher Jonathan Lucroy as Pirates baserunner Neil Walker arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle and initiation by Crew Chief Mike Everitt, Hickox's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 8th, with two out and one on, Pirates batter Russell Martin took a 3-2 curveball from Brewers pitcher Francisco Rodriguez for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the inner edge of home plate and thigh high (px -.833, pz 1.904 / sz_bot 1.39), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 1-0.

In the 9th, with one out and one on, Pirates baserunner R1 Starling Marte attempted to steal second base off Brewers catcher Jonathan Lucroy. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Pirates Acting Manager (Bench Coach) Jeff Banister, Tumpane's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 1-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Ed Hickox (15)'s first, second ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Ed Hickox (15)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is John Tumpane (74)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Everitt's first, second supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 78th, 79th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 34th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Martin was 1-3 in the contest.
This is the 32nd Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 455th, 456th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Pirates' 4/5th ejection of 2014, 2nd in the NL Central (CHC 6; PIT 5; STL 3; CIN, MIL 2).
This is Russell Martin's first ejection since June 3, 2013 (Dan Iassogna; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since May 4, 2014 (Greg Gibson; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Ed Hickox's first ejection since Sept 22, 2012 (Robin Ventura; QOC = Y [Balk Call]).
This is Pirates Manager Clint Hurdle's 19th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Pirates Acting Manager Jeff Banister's 1st Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 247/466 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Pittsburgh Pirates, 6/8/14
Video: Play stands; Replay shows no plate blocking violation, while the issue of safe/out stands (PIT)
Video: After striking out on nasty curve, Martin fires equipment for auto-EJ, Hurdle gone, too (PIT)
Video: Play overturned; Pirates get the tying run to second on review, but fail to bring him in (PIT)

MLB Ejections 059, 060: Dan Iassogna (2, 3; Martin, Hurdle)

HP Umpire Dan Iassogna ejected Pirates C Russell Martin and Manager Clint Hurdle for arguing a ball call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Pirates-Braves game. With two out and one on, Braves batter Kris Medlen

Iassogna and Hurdle dispute Martin's ejection.

took a 1-0 sinker from Pirates pitcher AJ Burnett for a called second ball. Replays indicate all balls called in the half inning, including the Medlen ball two call (px 0.776) were properly officiated (see note regarding Kulpa Rule, below), the call was correct.* At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 2-1. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

These are Dan Iassogna (58)'s 2nd and 3rd ejections of 2013.
Dan Iassogna now has 11 points in the UEFL (3 Previous + 2*[2 MLB + 2 Correct Call] = 11).

Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has 5 points in the Crew Division (3 Previous + 2*[1 Correct] = 5).
*Pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule), QOC for a px value greater than 0.768, with appropriate pz valuation, called a strike on the field, "shall routinely reflect the call on the field as correct."

These are the 59th and 60th ejections of 2013.
This is the 27th player ejection of 2013. Prior to his ejection, Martin was 0-2 in the contest with 1 K.

This is the 30th Manager ejection of 2013.

This the Pirates' 5th/6th ejection of 2013, 1st in the NL Central (PIT 6; CHC, MIL, STL 2; CIN 0).

This is Russell Martin's first ejection since March 24 (Chad Fairchild; QOC = U).

This is Clint Hurdle's first ejection since May 19 (CB Bucknor; QOC = Y).

This is Dan Iassogna's first ejection since April 25 (Charlie Manuel; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Atlanta Braves, 6/3/13

Video: Martin, called out on strikes in top 4, is tossed arguing zone, consecutive ball calls, in bot 4 (PIT)

Pre-Season Ejection 2: Chad Fairchild (1)

HP Umpire Chad Fairchild ejected Pirates catcher Russell Martin for arguing balls and strikes in the top of the 1st inning of the Orioles-Pirates game. With one out and one on, Orioles batter Travis Ishikawa walked on four pitches from Pirates pitcher Chris Leroux; immediately thereafter, Orioles batter Taylor Teagarden

singled on a 1-2 fastball. Following a called ball on a 0-0 pitch to ensuing batter Chris Dickerson, Fairchild warned Martin as manager Clint Hurdle came out to discuss. On his way back from conferencing with pitcher Leroux, Martin interjected and was ejected. Replays are inconclusive as to the quality of the 0-2 and 0-0 breaking balls, the call is irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Orioles were leading, 4-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 12-10.

This is Chad Fairchild (75)'s first ejection of Spring Training.
This is the second MLB ejection of 2013.

Martin, on Fairchild: "He's a good guy, I know he is. But I probably let my emotions get back to me, and I'm sure he did to. We both had our reasons and disagreements. It was frustrating. I'm really just treating it like it was a regular-season game in my intensity and the way I go about it."
Leroux, on Martin: "I'm just glad that he kind of had my back. I'm glad he noticed the same things I noticed."
Hurdle, on the situation: "[Martin] thought there was a whole bunch of pitches that we had strikes on, that we weren't getting. I wasn't going to shut him up. He's got as good of a view, if not better than the umpire, because he's set up right behind the plate. He took a stand for his men. That's good to see. I have never in 39 springs had to replace a pitcher and a catcher in the top of the first inning with one out. Never seen it. Never been a part of it. Never watched it ... It just got to the point where sometimes all you can do ... to be quiet just isn't acceptable. It's happened to me during the season. You're just not going to walk away. There comes a point in time where you just don't walk away. [Martin] didn't want to walk away."

Wrap: Baltimore Orioles at Pittsburgh Pirates, 3/24/13
Video: Martin won't let it go; Fairchild ejects and tells him, "that pitch was outside and you know it"