MLB Ejections 063-64 - Mike Estabrook (4-5; MIL)

HP Umpire Mike Estabrook ejected Brewers LF Ryan Braun (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th and Manager Craig Counsell (balls/strikes; QOCN) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Phillies-Brewers game. In the 4th, with one out and none on, Braun took a 0-1 changeup from Phillies pitcher Jake Arrieta for a called second strike before striking out swinging two pitches later. Replays indicate the 0-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and knee-high (px 0.85, pz 1.84 [sz_bot 1.73]) and that all other pitches during the at-bat were properly officiated, the call was correct.* At the time of Braun's ejection, the Phillies were leading, 3-0.

In the 8th, Brewers batter Eric Thames singled, Jesus Aguilar was called out on strikes, Orlando Arcia doubled, Hernandez Perez grounded out, and Lorenzo Cain grounded out. Replays indicate of the 13 callable pitches during the inning, Estabrook properly officiated 10 (10/13 = 77% overall accuracy); the three incorrect calls were strike three to Arcia, strike one to Cain, and strike two to Cain (2/5 = 40% called strike accuracy), the call was incorrect.^ At the time of Counsell's ejection, the Phillies were leading, 4-2. The Phillies ultimately won the contest, 7-2.

These are Mike Estabrook (83)'s fourth and fifth ejections of 2019.
Mike Estabrook now has 14 points in the UEFL Standings (12 Prev + 2*[2 MLB] + 2 QOCY - 4 QOCN = 14).
Crew Chief Paul Emmel now has 4 points in Crew Division (3 Previous + 1 QOCY + 0 QOCN = 4).
*UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule): |0| < STRIKE < |.748| < BORDERLINE < |.914| < BALL.
*This pitch was located 0.768 horizontal inches from being deemed an incorrect call.
^A Balls/Strikes Exemption has been applied to Counsell's ejection pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-5-d.

These are the 63rd and 64th ejection reports of the 2019 MLB regular season.
This is the 27th player ejection of 2019. Prior to ejection, Braun was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 32nd Manager ejection of 2019.
This is Milwaukee's 3/4th ejection of 2019, 2nd in the NL Central (CIN 7; MIL 4; PIT 3; CHC, STL 2).
This is Ryan Braun's first ejection since Sept 1, 2017 (Mark Ripperger; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Craig Counsell's 2nd ejection of 2019, 1st since May 19 (Brian O'Nora; QOC = N [Fair/Foul]).
This is Mike Estabrook's 4th ejection of 2019, 1st since May 3 (Justin Smoak; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Philadelphia Phillies vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 5/25/19 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 157 - Mark Ripperger (1; Ryan Braun)

HP Umpire Mark Ripperger ejected Brewers LF Ryan Braun (strike two call; QOCY) in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Nationals-Brewers game. With one out and none on, Braun took a 3-1 fastball from Nationals pitcher Tanner Roark for a called second strike, before striking out swinging on the ensuing pitch. Replays indicate the 3-1 pitch was located over the outer edge of home plate and thigh-high (px .698, pz 1.846 [sz_bot 1.589]), the call was correct. At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 1-0. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 1-0.

This is Mark Ripperger (90)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Mark Ripperger now has 2 points in the UEFL Standings (-2 Prev + 2 MLB + 2 Correct Call = 4).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 16 points in Crew Division (15 Previous + 1 Correct Call = 16).

This is the 157th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 68th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Braun was 0-2 (2 SO) in the contest.
This is Milwaukee's 6th ejection of 2017, 1st in the NL Central (MIL 6; CIN, PIT 5; STL 4; CHC 3).
This is Ryan Braun's 2nd ejection of 2017, 1st since April 29 (Quinn Wolcott; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Mark Ripperger's first ejection since September 2, 2016 (Perry Hill; QOC = U [Check Swing]).

Wrap: Washington Nationals vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 9/1/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejection 020 - Quinn Wolcott (1; Ryan Braun)

HP Umpire Quinn Wolcott ejected Brewers LF Ryan Braun (strike three call) in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Braves-Brewers game. With two out and none on, Braun took a 2-2 fastball from Braves pitcher Eric O'Flaherty for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the inner edge of home plate and thigh high (px -1.140, pz 1.659 [sz_bot 1.535]), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Braves were leading, 9-3. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 11-3.

This is Quinn Wolcott (81)'s first ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Quinn Wolcott now has 1 point in the UEFL Standings (3 Previous + 2 MLB - 4 Incorrect Call = 1).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 2 points in Crew Division (2 Previous + 0 Incorrect Call = 2).
*Refer to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1 (Kulpa Rule) for full ranges; px > .914 are in "always a ball" category.

This is the 20th ejection report of 2017.
This is the 7th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Braun was 1-3 (SO) in the contest.
This is Milwaukee's 1st ejection of 2017, 2nd in the NL Central (STL 2; MIL 1; CHC, CIN, PIT 0).
This is Ryan Braun's first ejection since April 21, 2013 (Phil Cuzzi; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Quinn Wolcott's first ejection since March 19, 2017 (Rick Renteria; QOC = U [Balls/Strikes]).

Wrap: Atlanta Braves vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/29/17 | Video via "Read More"

MLB Ejection 014: Phil Cuzzi (1; Ryan Braun)

HP Umpire Phil Cuzzi ejected Brewers LF Ryan Braun for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Cubs-Brewers game. With one out and none on, Brewers batter Ryan Braun took a 3-2 sinker

Braun's bat nearly hit himself.

from Cubs pitcher Shawn Camp for a called third strike and had previously taken the 3-0 and 3-1 pitches for called strikes as well. Replays indicate the decisive pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and thigh high (px 1.158, pz 2.491), the call was incorrect.* At the time of the ejection, the Brewers were leading, 4-2. The Brewers ultimately won the contest, 4-2.

This is Phil Cuzzi (10)'s 1st ejection of 2013.
Phil Cuzzi now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (0 + 2 MLB + -4 N = -2).
Crew Chief Tom Hallion now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 + 0 N = 1).
*This call is incorrect pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-1, the Kulpa Rule.

This is the 14th ejection of the 2013 MLB season.
This is the 10th player ejection of 2013.
Prior to his ejection, Braun was 1-4 in the contest with three strikeouts and a 3-RBI home run.
This is the Brewers' 1st ejection of 2013, T-1st in the NL Central (CHC, MIL 1; CIN, PIT, STL 0).
This is Ryan Braun's 1st ejection since August 19, 2011 (Angel Campos; QOC = N).
This is Phil Cuzzi's 1st ejection since September 3, 2011 (Brian Butterfield; QOC = Y).

Wrap: Chicago Cubs vs. Milwaukee Brewers, 4/21/13
Video: Braun throws his bat wildly in the air after being called out on strikes and is ejected for hurling (MIL)

Pitch f/x courtesy Brooks Baseball (Pitch #6)