MLB Ejection & Replay Review: Bob Davidson (10|3)

1B Umpire Bob Davidson ejected Angels Manager Mike Scioscia for arguing an Instant Replay Review decision that overturned Davidson's HR call in the bottom of the 5th inning of the Athletics-Angels game. With one out and one on, Angels batter Mike Trout hit a 2-2 cutter from Athletics pitcher Jesse Chavez on a fly ball to deep right-center field near the top of the outfield wall, where it came into contact with spectators. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin and initiation by Crew Chief Davidson, Davidson's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. Replays indicate the spectators reached out of the stands and over the playing surface, making contact with a live ball, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Angels were leading, 4-1. At the time of the ejection, the Angels were leading, 3-1. The Angels ultimately won the contest, 4-1.

This is Bob Davidson (61)'s third ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Bob Davidson (61)'s 10th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Bob Davidson's 16th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 82nd ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 33rd Manager ejection of 2014.
This is the 474th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Angels' 1st ejection of 2014, 5th in the AL West (SEA, TEX 4; HOU, OAK 2; LAA 1).
This is Mike Scioscia's first ejection since July 30, 2013 (Jerry Layne; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Bob Davidson's first ejection since April 14, 2014 (Matt Carpenter; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's 25th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 251/474 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim, 6/9/14
Video: Play overturned; Ruled fan interference, NY places Trout at 2nd, spurring Sciosc's ejection (LAA)

MLB Replay Reviews 472-473: Gonzalez, Reynolds (08, 14)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Manny Gonzalez's no HR (foul ball) call in the bottom of the 2nd and upheld 1B Umpire Jim Reynolds' safe call in the top of the 8th inning of the Dodgers-Reds game. In the 2nd, with two out and none on, Reds batter Zack Cozart hit a 1-1 fastball from Dodgers pitcher Dan Haren to deep left field and past the foul pole. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Reds Manager Bryan Price and initiation by Crew Chief Jim Reynolds, Gonzalez's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 1-0.

In the 8th, with one out and one on, Dodgers batter Miguel Rojas hit a 0-0 slider from Reds pitcher Sean Marshall on the ground to third baseman Ramon Santiago, who threw to second baseman Brandon Phillips to first baseman Todd Frazier as Rojas arrived at first base, Dodgers baserunner R1 Jamie Romak out at second. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Reds Manager Bryan Price, Reynolds' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Dodgers were leading, 6-2. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-2.

This is Manny Gonzalez (79)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Jim Reynolds (77)'s 14th Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Jim Reynolds' 3rd, 4th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 472nd, 473rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Reds Manager Bryan Price's 13th, 14th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 251/473 (.531 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Cincinnati Reds, 6/9/14
Video: Play confirmed; Dodgers retain a 1-0 lead on long strike foul ball by Cozart in the 2nd (LAD)
Video: Play stands; Reds lose second Review of the game, first challenge, on failed DP in 8th (CIN)

MLB Instant Replay Review 471: Marty Foster (06)

Instant Replay Review confirmed HP Umpire Marty Foster's out call in the top of the 9th inning of the Astros-Diamondbacks game. With two out and one on, Astros batter Jon Singleton hit a 1-2 fastball from Diamondbacks pitcher J.J. Putz on the ground to right fielder Gerardo Parra, who threw to catcher Miguel Montero as Astros baserunner R2 Jose Altuve arrived at home plate. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Astros Manager Bo Porter, Foster's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Astros were leading, 4-3. The Astros ultimately won the contest, 4-3.

This is Marty Foster (60)'s sixth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Joe West's 19th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 471st Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Astros Manager Bo Porter's 13th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 249/471 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Houston Astros vs. Arizona Diamondbacks, 6/9/14
Video: Play confirmed; D'Backs deny 'Stros an insurance run on play at the plate in 9th (HOU)

MLB Instant Replay Review 470: Brian Gorman (04)

Instant Replay Review overturned 1B Umpire Brian Gorman's out call in the bottom of the 4th inning of the Red Sox-Orioles game. With none out and one on, Orioles batter Chris Davis hit a 0-0 cutter from Red Sox pitcher Jake Peavy on the ground to Peavy, who threw to first baseman Mike Napoli as Davis arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter, Gorman's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Orioles were leading, 1-0. The Orioles ultimately won the contest, 4-0.

This is Brian Gorman (9)'s fourth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Brian Gorman's 24th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 470th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's 10th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 248/470 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Boston Red Sox vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/9/14
Video: Play overturned; Orioles step up their fourth-inning threat on reversed call at first base (BAL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 469: Tim Timmons (09)

Instant Replay Review upheld 1B Umpire Tim Timmons' out call in the 4th inning of the Mariners-Rays game. With two out and two on, Rays batter Desmond Jennings hit a 3-2 curveball from Mariners pitcher Erasmo Ramirez on the ground to second baseman Robinson Cano, who threw to first baseman Willie Bloomquist as Jennings arrived at first base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rays Manager Joe Maddon, Timmons' ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the Mariners were leading, 3-0. The Mariners ultimately won the contest, 3-0.

This is Tim Timmons (95)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Tim Welke's 25th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 469th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rays Manager Joe Maddon's 22nd Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 248/469 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Seattle Mariners vs. Tampa Bay Rays, 6/9/14
Video: Play stands; Rays' challenge comes up short in the 4th on upheld groundout to second (SEA)

MLB Ejection & Replay Review Stats: Week 10 Sabermetrics

Ejection & Instant Replay Review Statistics and Sabermetrics are now available for MLB Week 10. As the numbers and trends solidify, Close Call Sports and the Umpire Ejection Fantasy League continues with the strategic statistics reporting, the first measure of umpire-centric sabermetrics in professional baseball. Visit Instant Replay Review Statistics 101: Week 1 Sabermetrics for an introduction to Ejection & Replay Review definitions and terms, including Review Affirmation Percentage (RAP), also known as QOC (Quality of Correctness), Replay Percentage of Success (RPS), alternatively, 1.000 - RAP = RPS, and Manager's Challenge Success Percentage (CSP). Also included is Team Success Percentage (TSP), which includes all Replay Reviews; both Manager's Challenges and Crew Chief Reviews.

With Week 10 of the MLB Regular Season in the books, the UEFL recaps traditional ejections, plus professional baseball's "this time it counts" living experiment with Instant Replay Reviews.

We begin this week's sabermetric analysis with umpire ejections.
Ejections: 81 (on pace for 210 [+6 from last wk] Ejections). (Compare to: 180 Ejections in 2013)
"Team most active" (Team with most Ejections): Boston Red Sox - 9 (Chicago Cubs - 6).
"Team least active" (Team with least Ejections): SD Padres, MIN Twins, CLE Indians - 1.
"Manager ejections leader" (Manager ejected most often): Rick Renteria - 4 (1.000 QOC Y).
"Player ejections leader" (Player ejection leader): Daniel Murphy, Elvis Andrus, Troy Tulowitzki - 2.
"Umpire leader" (Umpire with most Ejections): Dan Bellino - 5 (1.000 QOC + 3 QOCU).
"Crew most active" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Ejections): Fieldin Culbreth - 8 (.750).
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest Simple QOC): Basner, Tim Timmons - 1.000 in 3/3.
"Overall QOC percentage" (Overall QOC Y value): .780 (46 Y / 13 N) + 22 Irrecusable = 81 Total.
"Team Status Pre-Ejection" (Winning-Losing-Tied [W-L-T] Record prior to Ejection): 16-46-19.
"Team Status Post-Ejection" (Game Record [W-L]): 30-51. (Delta: 14-5; WPCT: .737).

Next up is the category of Instant Replay Reviews. Our sample size is n=468.

Key bullet points:
"Team Most Used" (Made use of Replay Review most often): Oakland A's, Chicago Cubs - 24.
"Team Least Used" (Least use of Replay): Baltimore Orioles - 9.
"Manager's Challenge Leaders" (Most challenges filed): Rick Renteria - 23 (.522 CSP).
"Most successful Manager" (Manager with highest CSP): Mike Redmond - .846 (11/13).
"League average Manager" (Average CSP for all Managers): .507.
"Least successful Manager" (Manager with lowest CSP): Joe Maddon - .300 (6/20).
"Most successful team in review" (Team with highest TSP): Miami Marlins - .706 (12/17).
"Least successful team in review" (Team with lowest TSP): Cincinnati Reds - .250 (3/12).
"Umpire most questioned" (Most Replay Reviews): Jim Reynolds - 13 (.615 RAP).
"Crew most questioned" (Crew Chief whose crew has most Reviews): Larry Vanover - 33 (.333).
"Most accurate umpire" (Umpire with greatest RAP): Chris Guccione - 1.000 in 6/6.
"Ump of greatest overturn" (Umpire with lowest RAP): Gosney, Randazzo, Scheurwater - .000 in 0/2.
"Overall affirmation or QOC percentage" (Overall RAP): .528 (247/468 Affirmed Replay Reviews).
Team Status Pre-Review (Winning or Losing prior to review [Win-Loss-Tied]): 155-191-119.
Team Status Post-Review (Game Record [W-L]): 219-246. (Delta: 64-55; WPCT: .538).

Actual data (Raw Data for Replay Reviews):

MLB Ejections & Reviews: Johnson, Hernandez, Morales

HP Umpire Adrian Johnson ejected Orioles 3B Manny Machado for fighting (Unsportsmanlike-NEC) and Athletics P Fernando Abad for throwing at Machado in the bottom of the 8th, and Instant Replay Review overturned 3B Umpire Angel Hernandez's HR call in the top of the 3rd and 1B Umpire Gabe Morales' safe call in the bottom of the 9th inning of the Athletics-Orioles game. In the 3rd, with none out and three on, Orioles batter John Jaso hit a 1-2 fastball from Athletics pitcher Ubaldo Jimenez on a fly ball to deep right field and near the top of the outfield wall. Upon Replay Review as the result of a request by Orioles Manager Buck Showalter and initiation by Crew Chief Larry Vanover, Hernandez's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect.* At the time of the review, the A's were leading, 4-0.

In the 8th, with two out and none on, Orioles batter Manny Machado took a 0-0 fastball from A's pitcher Fernando Abad inside for a called ball before swinging and missing the ensuing 1-0 fastball inside for strike one. Replays indicate Abad's pitch was inside and the bat was released with such force that it was arrested by the foot of U3 Angel Hernandez, the calls were irrecusable. At the time of the ejections, the Athletics were leading, 10-0.

In the 9th, with one out and none on, Orioles batter Jonathan Schoop hit a 1-1 sinker from Athletics pitcher Dan Otero on the ground to shortstop Nick Punto, who threw to first baseman Kyle Blanks as Schoop arrived at firs base. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Athletics Manager Bob Melvin, Morales' ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the A's were leading, 11-1. The A's ultimately won the contest, 11-1.

This is Adrian Johnson (80)'s first, second ejections of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Angel Hernandez (55)'s ninth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Gabe Morales (47)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Larry Vanover's 32nd, 33rd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.
*Despite MLBUM rotational mechanics (Bases Loaded) specifying this was 1B Umpire Morales' play to go out and call to make, Hernandez is indicated as the calling umpire because he served as calling umpire during the conference with the Replay Command Center in New York.

This is the 80th, 81st ejection of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 35th, 36th player ejection of 2014. Prior to ejection, Machado was 0-3 in the contest.
This is the 467th, 468th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is the Orioles' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-4th in the AL East (BOS 9; NYY, TB 5; TOR, BAL 2).
This is the Athletics' 2nd ejection of 2014, T-3rd in the AL West (SEA, TEX 4; HOU, OAK 2; LAA 0).
This is Manny Machado's first ejection since June 27, 2013 (Will Little; QOC = Y [HBP/Foul]).
This is Fernando Abad's first career MLB ejection.
This is Adrian Johnson's first ejection since Aug 10, 2013 (Clint Hurdle; QOC = Y [Safe/Out]).
This is Orioles Manager Buck Showalter's ninth Replay Review of 2014.
This is Athletics Manager Bob Melvin's eighth Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 247/468 (.528 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Oakland Athletics vs. Baltimore Orioles, 6/8/14
Video: Play overturned; Lack of outfield umpire coverage proves problematic on deep drive (OAK)
Video: Benches clear after tossed bat on inside pitch in the eighth, both instigators are ejected (BAL)
Video: Play overturned; A's inch closer to a lopsided victory on challenged call in the 9th (OAK)

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 Instant Replay Review 464: Alan Porter (03)

Instant Replay Review confirmed 3B Umpire Alan Porter's safe call in the top of the 1st inning of the Dodgers-Rockies game. With one out and two on, Dodgers baserunner R2 Chone Figgins attempted to steal third base off Rockies catcher Wilin Rosario, who threw to third baseman D.J. LeMahieu as Figgins slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Rockies Manager Walt Weiss, Porter's ruling was affirmed, the call was correct. At the time of the review, the contest was tied, 0-0. The Dodgers ultimately won the contest, 6-1, in six innings.

This is Alan Porter (64)'s third Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Dale Scott's 22nd supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 464th Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Rockies Manager Walt Weiss' 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 246/464 (.530 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Los Angeles Dodgers vs. Colorado Rockies, 6/8/14
Video: Play confirmed; Figgins steals third early in LAD-COL on confirmed replay review (COL)

MLB Instant Replay Review 463: Lance Barksdale (08)

Instant Replay Review overturned 2B Umpire Lance Barksdale's safe call in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Indians-Rangers game. With two out and one on, Rangers baserunner R1 Alex Rios attempted to steal second base off Indians catcher Yan Gomes, who threw to second baseman Jason Kipnis as Rios slid into the bag. Upon Replay Review as the result of a challenge by Indians Manager Terry Francona, Barksdale's ruling was reversed, the call was incorrect. At the time of the review, the Indians were leading, 3-2. The Indians ultimately won the contest, 3-2.

This is Lance Barksdale (23)'s eighth Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Crew Chief Gary Cederstrom's 28th supervised Replay Review of the 2014 season.

This is the 463rd Instant Replay Review of the 2014 MLB Regular Season.
This is Indians Manager Terry Francona's 16th Replay Review of 2014.
Umpires are now 245/463 (.529 Affirmation Rate) in Replay Reviews during the 2014 MLB season.

Wrap: Cleveland Indians vs. Texas Rangers, 6/8/14
Video: Play overturned; Tito challenges the eighth inning SB call, resulting in a reversal to CS (CLE)