MLB Instant Replay Reviews 1230-1234: Sept 23, 2014

September 23, 2014 featured the following MLB Instant Replay Review decisions:

Type

R#

Pos

Umpire

RU#

Team

RT#

Name

Inn

Pre

Result

R	1230	1B	Hudson, Marvin	15	SEA	42	Lloyd McClendon	3	Safe	Overturned
R	1231	2B	Fletcher, Andy	14	CWS	41	Robin Ventura	8	Safe	Stands
R	1232	1B	Buckminster, Seth	16	TEX	48	Tim Bogar	7	Safe	Overturned
R	1233	2B	Meals, Jerry	16	COL	40	Walt Weiss	9	Out	Confirmed
R	1234	3B	Miller, Bill	15	LAD	46	Don Mattingly	4	Out	Stands

MLB Instant Replay Review Videos (MLB Advanced Media):
Video 1230: SEA@TOR: Reyes' infield hit overturned in the 3rd
Video 1231: CWS@DET: Romine's steal stands in the 8th
Video 1232: HOU@TEX: Presley's infield hit overturned in 7th
Video 1233: COL@SD: Out call confirmed at second in 9th inning
Video 1234: SF@LAD: Panda's tag stands in 4th despite challenge

MLB Instant Replay Review 560: Seth Buckminster (15)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's no catch (trap/safe) call in the top of the 1st inning of the Astros-Rays game. With two out and none on, Astros batter George Springer hit a 2-0 slider from Rays pitcher Jake Ordorizzi on a line drive to left fielder Brandon Guyer, who attempted to catch the sinking fly. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Rays ultimately won the contest, 8-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 15th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 Season.

This is the 560th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 27th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 295/560 (.527 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/21/14
Video: Play overturned; Rays get out of the top half of the first inning on reversed trap call in LF (TB)

MLB Replay Reviews 506-507: S Buckminster (13, 14)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's Not HR (live ball, in play) call in the bottom of the 3rd and out call in the top of the 8th inning of the Twins-Tigers game. In the 3rd, with none out and one on, Tigers batter Victor Martinez hit a 0-2 curveball from Twins pitcher Samuel Deduno on a fly ball to deep right field near the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus and initiation by Crew Chief Jim Reynolds, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 3-1.

In the 8th, with two out and one on, Twins batter Eduardo Nunez hit a 3-2 fastball from Tigers pitcher Phil Coke on the ground to second baseman Ian Kinsler, who threw to first baseman Miguel Cabrera as Nunez arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 12-4. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 12-9.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 13th, 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' eighth, ninth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 506th, 507th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Tigers Manager Brad Ausmus' 20th Replay Review of 2014.
This is Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire's 18 Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 269/507 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Minnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers, 6/14/14
Video: Play overturned; Tigers get a homer on long fly ball to deep right field, off the fence (FOX)
Video: Play overturned; Twins also get a reversal on close play at first base (FOX)

MLB Ejection 083: Seth Buckminster (4; Matt Kemp)

HP Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Dodgers RF Matt Kemp for Unsportsmanlike-NEC (arguing a previous play's call) in the top of the 2nd inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. With one out and none on, Kemp took a 2-2 cutter from Reds pitcher Johnny Cueto for a called third strike, after which ensuing batter Andre Ethier took three pitches from Cueto for a called first ball, second ball and first strike. Replays indicate Kemp was ejected following Ethier's 2-0 pitch for arguing a previous at-bat's ruling, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Reds ultimately won the contest, 5-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s fourth ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Seth Buckminster now has -2 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Prev + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable = -2).
Crew Chief Jim Reynolds now has 2 points in Crew Division (1 Previous + 1 Irrecusable Call = 2).

This is the 83rd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 37th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Kemp was 0-1 in the contest.
This is the Dodgers' 3rd ejection of 2014, 2nd in the NL West (COL 4; LAD 3; SF 2; SD 1; ARI 0).
This is Matt Kemp's first ejection since April 25, 2014 (Angel Hernandez; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Seth Buckminster's first ejection since May 23, 2014 (Juan Samuel; QOC = U [USC-NEC]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/11/14
Video: Kemp argues the strike zone from the dugout, prompting his removal from the game (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 483: Seth Buckminster (12)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's out call in the top of the 6th inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. With one out and one on, Dodgers batter Andre Ethier hit a 3-2 cutter from Reds pitcher Mike Leake on the ground to second baseman Brandon Phillips, who threw to first baseman Joey Votto as Ethier arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 4-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-1.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 12th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' fifth supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 483rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly's 15th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 256/483 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Washington Nationals, 6/10/14
Video: Play overturned; Ethier beats out Phillips' bobble to reach first in LA's 6th inning (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay 423: Seth Buckminster (11)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's out call in the top of the 7th inning of the Angels-Athletics game. With none out and none on, Angels batter Hank Conger hit a 0-1 curveball from A's pitcher Sonny Gray on the ground to second baseman Eric Sogard, who threw to first baseman Alberto Callaspo as Conger arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Angels Manager Mike Scioscia, Buckminster's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Athletics were leading, 6-2. The Athletics ultimately won the contest, 6-3.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s 11th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 423rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is Angels Manager Mike Scioscia's 18th Replay Review of 2014.

Umpires are now 227/423 (.536 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Oakland Athletics, 6/1/14

Video: Play stands; Bang-bang play at first is upheld as an out during the LA-OAK game (LAA)

MLB Ejection 055: Seth Buckminster (3; Juan Samuel)

1B Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Phillies 1B Coach Juan Samuel for Unsportsmanlike-NEC (arguing a previously argued call*) in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Dodgers-Phillies game. In the top of the 5th, with two out and none on, Dodgers batter Yasiel Puig hit a 1-2 sinker from Phillies pitcher Roberto Hernandez on the ground to third baseman Cesar Hernandez who threw to first baseman Ryan Howard after Puig's arrival for an infield single. Replays indicate the batted ball struck Puig's foot before caroming into the infield, the call was irrecusable.* At the time of the ejection, the Dodgers were leading, 2-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Seth Buckminster now has -5 points in the UEFL Standings (-8 Prev + 3 AAA + 0 Irrecusable = -5).
Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth now has 9 points in the Crew Division (8 Previous + 1 U = 9).
*The Reason for Ejection is deemed Unsportsmanlike-NEC pursuant to UEFL Rule 6-2-b-5-b, also known as the DiMuro Rule. Replays indicate that at the time of the initial play, Phillies Manager Ryne Sandberg met with HP Umpire Manny Gonzalez to argue the play, which stood after crew consultation. Whether a batter is hit by a batted ball is not reviewable; Replay Review may be used to determine only whether a batter has been struck by a pitched ball. For more information, see the Replay Review Regulations for 2014.
**Similarly, Umpire Classification (calling or secondary) is irrelevant because irrecusability is not a points-affecting variable as in Rule 6-2 (Irrecusable Call = 0 QOC Points).

This is the 55th ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Phillies' 1st ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the NL East (NYM 3; ATL 2; MIA, PHI 1; WAS 0).
This is Juan Samuel's first ejection since July 22, 2010 (Bill Hohn; QOC = U [Arguing an Ejection]).
This is Seth Buckminster's first ejection since May 16, 2014 (Nolan Arenado; QOC = N [Ball/K]).

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Philadelphia Phillies, 5/23/14
Video: Not satisfied with a stranded Puig, Samuel drags his argument to the bottom half, tossed (PHI)

MLB Replay Reviews 343-346: Buckminster, Culbreth

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the bottom of the 2nd, out call in the bottom of the 7th and out (catch) call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Brewers-Braves game. In the 2nd, with one out and one on, Braves batter Andrelton Simmons hit a 2-1 fastball from Brewers pitcher Matt Garza on the ground to second baseman Scooter Gennett, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura to first baseman Lyle Overbay as Braves baserunner R1 Chris Johnson slid into second base, Simmons out at first. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Brewers were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with one out and one on, Braves batter Jason Heyward hit a 1-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Will Smith on the ground to second baseman Jeff Bianchi, who threw to shortstop Jean Segura as Braves baserunner R1 Ryan Doumit slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manger Fredi Gonzalez, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4.

**The 7th inning also featured a Replay Review in which HP Umpire and Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth asked the Command Center in New York if Smith could throw in excess of eight warm-up pitches due to concerns over a possible injury. NY responded to Culbreth that reliever Smith, who had not warmed in the bullpen, was prohibited from throwing greater than eight warm-up pitches. Due to the nature of this rules-related Record Keeping Replay Review, Quality of Correctness has been set to "Incorrect."**

Rule 8.03: "When a pitcher takes his position at the beginning of each inning, or when he relieves another pitcher, he shall be permitted to pitch not to exceed eight preparatory pitches to his catcher during which play shall be suspended..."

In the 8th, with none out and none on, Braves batter Chris Johnson hit a 0-1 slider from Brewers pitcher Rob Wooten on a line drive to center fielder Logan Schafer, who dove for the sinking ball. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Braves were leading, 5-4. The Braves ultimately won the contest, 5-4.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s eighth, ninth, 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Fieldin Culbreth (25)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 15, 16, 17, 18th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 343th, 344th, 345th, 346th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This was the first game of 2014 that featured four Replay Reviews.
This is Brewers Manager Ron Roenicke's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Braves Manager Fredi Gonzalez's eighth, ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 180/346 (.520 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Milwaukee Brewers vs. Atlanta Braves, 5/22/14
Video: Play overturned; Brewers get an early double play on bang-bang play at second base (MIL)
Video: Play overturned; Braves challenge a DP turn of their own on a non-neighborhood pull (ATL)
Video: Play [N/A]/QOC = N; Smith's warmup is stopped at eight preparatory pitches (ATL)
Video: Play overturned; Buckminster sets an MLBU record with his third overturn of the night (ATL)

MLB Replay Reviews 308-10: Buckminster, Gonzalez (6|7,7)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe calls in the bottom of the 1st and confirmed 1B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's safe call in the bottom of the 7th inning of the Padres-Rockies game. In the 1st, with none out and one on, Rockies baserunner R1 Charlie Blackmon attempted to steal second base off Padres catcher Rene Rivera and shortstop Everth Cabrera. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Bud Black, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 1-0.

Subsequently in the 1st, with one out and one on, Rockies baserunner Corey Dickerson attempted to steal second base off Padres catcher Rivera and second baseman Jedd Gyorko. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Padres Manager Black, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Padres were leading, 1-0.

In the 7th, with none out and one on, Padres pitcher Alex Torres threw to first baseman Yonder Alonso as Rockies baserunner R1 Blackmon slid into first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Padres Manager Black and initiation by Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Rockies were leading, 5-4. The Rockies ultimately won the contest, 8-6, in 10 innings.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s sixth, seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s seventh Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Fieldin Culbreth's 11th, 12th, 13th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 308th, 309th, 310th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Padres Manager Bud Black's seventh, eighth, ninth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 159/310 (.513 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: San Diego Padres vs. Colorado Rockies, 5/18/14
Video: Play overturned; Rockies caught on the base paths in the first inning on overturned call (SD)
Video: Play overturned; Deja Vu strikes Denver as Black wins second consecutive CS review (SD)
Video: Play confirmed; On third Padre request, Replay Review proves umpire's call right (SD)

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)

MLB Instant Replay Review 228-29: Buckminster (4-5)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the bottom of the 5th and upheld Buckminster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Tigers game. In the 5th, with one out and one on, Tigers baserunner R1 Ian Kinsler attempted to steal second base off Astros catcher Jason Castro, who threw to second baseman Jose Altuve as Kinsler slid into second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Buckminster's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0.

In the 9th, with none out and one on, Astros baserunner R1 Dexter Fowler attempted to steal second base off Tigers catcher Alex Avila, who threw to shortstop Andrew Romine as Fowler arrived at second base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Porter, Buckminster's ruling was upheld, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Tigers were leading, 2-0. The Tigers ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s fourth, fifth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Mike Winters' 13th, 14th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 228th, 229th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 6th, 7th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 123/229 (.537 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Detroit Tigers, 5/5/14
Video: Play overturned; Porter wins a challenge and cuts down Kinsler stealing in the 5th (HOU)
Video: Play stands; Porter loses his challenge in the 9th as Buckminster goes 1-for-2 (HOU)

MLB Ejection 022: Seth Buckminster (1; Daniel Murphy)

HP Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Mets 2B Daniel Murphy for arguing a strike three call in the bottom of the 10th inning of the Marlins-Mets game. With one out and one on, Murphy took a 1-2 slider from Marlins pitcher Steve Cishek for a called third strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located off the outer edge of home plate and belt high (px -1.16, pz 2.25), the call was incorrect. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 7-6. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 7-6.

(In the top of the 9th, Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Mike Muchlinski's safe call as the result of a challenge by Mets Manager Terry Collins.)

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s first ejection of 2014.

Seth Buckminster now has -1 points in the UEFL (3 Prev + 3 AAA - 1 Pen - 4 IC = -1).

Mike Winters now has 1 point in the UEFL's Crew Division (1 Prev + 0 Incorrect = 1).

This is the 22nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.

This is the 10th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Murphy was 1-4 in the contest.

This is Daniel Murphy's first ejection since April 13, 2014 (Toby Basner; QOC = Y).

This is Seth Buckminster's first career MLB ejection.

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. New York Mets, 4/26/14

Video: After extra inning strikeout, Murphy is tossed arguing the strike zone (NYM)
Video: Play overturned; Safe call in the 9th is overturned after Collins challenges (NYM)

MLB Instant Replay Review 100: Seth Buckminster (03)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Seth Buckminster's out call in the top of the 2nd inning of the Dodgers-Giants game. With one out and one on, Giants pitcher Ryan Vogelsong threw to first baseman Brandon Belt in an attempt to pick off Dodgers baserunner R1 Matt Kemp, Belt's glove swiping onto Kemp's arm as Kemp's hand retouched first base. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly, Buckminster's ruling that Belt successfully caught the ball and tagged Kemp with his glove prior to Kemp's return to and while he was off first base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Giants ultimately won the contest, 2-1.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s third Instant Replay Review of 2014.
Seth Buckminster is now 2/3 (.667 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.
Crew Chief Mike Winters' crew is now 4/9 (.444 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 100th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Dodgers Manager Don Mattingly is now 0/2 (.000 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.
Umpires are now 65/100 (.650 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. San Francisco Giants, 4/16/14
Video: Play stands; Kemp picked off 1st after Dodgers' unsuccessful 2nd inning challenge (LAD)

MLB Instant Replay Review 064: Seth Buckminster (02)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 2B Umpire Seth Buckminster's safe call in the top of the 9th inning of the Angels-Mariners game. With one out and one on, Angels baserunner R1 Kole Calhoun attempted to steal second base off a pickoff throw by Marlins pitcher Charlie Furbush to first baseman Justin Smoak to shortstop Brad Miller as Calhoun arrived at second. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Buckminster's ruling that Miller did not tag Calhoun while he was off his base was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 2-0. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 2-0.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s second Instant Replay Review of 2014.

Seth Buckminster is now 1/2 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

Crew Chief Mike Winters' crew is now 3/6 (.500 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews in 2014.

This is the 64th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon is now 1/3 (.333 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 43/64 (.672 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Seattle Mariners, 4/9/14

Video: Play stands; Challenge denied as replay determines Calhoun slid underneath the tag (SEA)

MLB Replay Review 051: Seth Buckminster (01)

Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Seth Buckminster's out call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Angels-Mariners game. With one out and one on, Mariners batter Corey Hart hit a 3-1 fastball from Angels pitcher Michael Kohn to in the air left fielder Josh Hamilton, whereupon the baseball fell to the ground during the catch and transfer motion. Upon Instant Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon, Buckminster's ruling that Hamilton caught the ball and dropped it after completing the catch and on the transfer was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 4-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 5-3.

This is Seth Buckminster (67)'s first Instant Replay Review of 2014.

Seth Buckminster is now 0/1 (.000 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Crew Chief Mike Winters' crew is now 2/5 (.400 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during 2014.

This is the 51st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
Mariners Manager Lloyd McClendon is now 1/2 (.500 Success) in Instant Replay Reviews during 2014.

Umpires are now 33/51 (.647 Affirmation Rate) in Instant Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim vs. Seattle Mariners, 4/8/14

Video: Play overturned; Catch/drop/transfer principles are tested again on replayed call (SEA)

Major League Umpiring Debut: Seth Buckminster (67)

Umpire Seth Buckminster made his MLB debut during the Angels-Mariners game April 8 in Seattle. Buckminster joined crew chief Mike Winters' crew, serving as Tuesday's third base umpire alongside 2B Umpire Andy Fletcher, 1B Umpire Winters and home plate umpire Mike Muchlinski.

Photo: George Tuley

Buckminster is on the International League umpire roster for the 2014 season, which is his third year in Triple-A, having started his Minor League umpiring career in 2006, working the Arizona, Appalachian, South Atlantic, Florida Instructional, California, Arizona Instructional and Texas Leagues before his promotion to AAA. He worked the 2012 Arizona Fall League and was selected to that year's Arizona Fall League Championship Game.

Buckminster resides in Fort Worth, Texas and wears the sleeve uniform number 67. The 6-foot-4, 210-pound Buckminster, who makes his MLB debut at the age of 32, ejected Mariners Manager Eric Wedge on March 27 for arguing a ball three call (QOC = Irrecusable).

Pre-Season Ejection 4: Seth Buckminster (1)

HP Umpire Seth Buckminster ejected Mariners Manager Eric Wedge for arguing a ball call in the top of the 6th inning of the Dodgers-Mariners game. With two outs and two on, Dodgers batter Joc Pederson took a 2-0 curveball from Mariners pitcher Felix Hernandez for a called third ball. Replays are inconclusive as to the quality of the pitch, the call is irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Mariners were leading, 4-3. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 10-7.

This is Seth Buckminster ()'s first ejection of Spring Training and first MLB ejection.
This is the 4th MLB ejection of 2013.
This is the 2nd Manager ejection of Spring Training 2013 and Wedge's first career Spring Training ejection.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers at Seattle Mariners, 3/27/13
Video: After Buckminster warns King Felix against complaining about strike zone, Wedge is tossed (SEA)

Roster: Arizona Fall League Championship Game

Umpires for the Arizona Fall League Championship Game (Peoria Javelinas vs. Salt River Rafters) are:

Home Plate: Travis Carlson (IL [2012], Southern League [2010-11 + '11 All-Star Game], Florida St [08-09]).
First Base: Quinn Wolcott (PCL [2011-12], Southern League [2009-10 + '10 All-Star Game]).
Second Base: Seth Buckminster (IL [2012], Texas League [2010-11], California League [2009]).
Third Base: Nick Bailey (PCL [2012 + XM Futures Game], Texas League [2011], Southern League [2010]).

Wrap: Peoria Javelines vs. Salt River Rafters, 11/17/12