MLB Catchers Defending the Pitcher

[@deniser7573]

Umps and managers going jaw to jaw over a real or perceived misguided call used to be an occasional part of a baseball game. Sure things got hot and there were ejections but definitely not with the frequency of late. Today’s umpires have easily bruised egos, dubious eyesight (to be fair that’s always been an affliction), thumbs that must be attached to springs because they pop up so often, and the protection of an iron clad union contract with apparently no standard of accountability.

[@MH3GL]

Met AJ Ellis when I worked grounds crew while he was in AAA. Nicest, most chill guy you will ever meet. If you pissed that guy off, you f*cked up.

[@Geotubest]

That's good to hear. These guys are human after all. I support the umpires and I was a player.

[@TheAnswerToIs-uk5fq]

Until MLB finally decides to hold umpires responsible the same way they hold players and coaches responsible you will continue to see these umpires get worse and worse. These umpires know nothing will happen to them and that’s why They’re on power trips half the time throwing these players and coaches out for simply trying to state their cases.

[@goodlife2456]

Totally agree with this. Some of these umpires just make legit bad calls at the plate. Then either because they are having a bad day or maybe don't particularly care for a player or team they want to throw them out of the game the minute they question a call. Umpires are human too just like everyone else. Umpires need real consequences when their calls look shady or they are just throwing out players for no legit reason. If a commentator can say something has been brewing since the start of a game, then there is a problem. These umpires should be able to be tossed from games as well and replaced mid game if necessary. But having real consequences for umpires will go a long way in assuring teams that everything possible is being done to ensure equity and fairness in games.

[@duncanidaho5834]

never played baseball after like age 12 did you.

[@andrewsnow1933]

It’s a tremendously difficult job being an ump. The pitches coming at them at over 95 mph. They make decisions in split seconds. Most of the time they’re proved right.

[@starfox6493]

It's fun to hate on umpires, but it's also funny to see catchers trying to advocate for a pitch that was a foot and a half outside of the strike zone

[@toddgaak422]

Which one?

[@dennismonk9559]

@@toddgaak422 1:25 is one. not sure a foot and a half but clearly a ball

[@isaacgeier6158]

It’s because it was a 4 pitch walk with 2 pitches that were clearly in the zone. Catcher was telling him what tf is your zone? He got upset

[@crimsonknight7011]

The umpires are just annoyed that they have to share their spotlight with the pitchers and catchers, without them the game is more focused on the umps. Everyone knows that people go to these games to watch the umps, not the players and game itself

[@joshs4594]

Umpires deciding ballgames. Angel Hernandez has a bad influence on them.

[@CubeInspector]

They've been doing it for 75 years😂 I always find it hilarious people don't realize pro sports is a real as the wwe

[@internetperson9121]

That’s the biggest problem with the mlb letting him get away with it, it sets a precedent

[@user-yg7jw4vt9r]

Last 2 joke ump go power trip over nothing

[@rbwirth12]

With the threat of being replaced by computers and robots, it's not suprising umpires are easily irritated.

[@Shlumpledink]

AJ ellis was a real one for that

[@detroit601]

Love it

[@bobwehadababyitsaboy1252]

Such tough guys 😂

[@jyc313]

Here’s a thought. Why doesn’t baseball have a review system to overturn bad calls? Football, “football”, basketball, and tennis all have them. Over the years it’s proven to work.

[@golflre7179]

Have the umpire outfitted with an automatic ball/strike call. he relays the call. I think you still need an umpire at home.

[@Adeon55]

Yes, please.

[@branden3785]

Brilliant. And we'll never get to see these entertaining episodes on the field that have been part of the game since forever. Ppl are so shortsighted.

[@Adeon55]

@@branden3785 It's only "entertaining" if you have no stake in the outcome, or a bad call favors your team.

[@golflre7179]

@@branden3785 Embrace the change or stop watching. Technology has been integrated into every other sport. My opinion. You don’t have to like it or acknowledge.

[@moodlampActual]

Get rid of the plate umpires. A lot of bs drama is gone.

[@enoughunwa]

Shut upppp

[@TYreLL0416]

@@enoughunwaTake your own advice

[@enoughunwa]

@@TYreLL0416 oooooo good one

[@branden3785]

And it's entertaining as hell. People are literally trying to take "drama" out of a sport meant to entertain.

[@daBEAGLE1017]

How about them opening day 2024 Brewers!

[@309odysseus9]

This is why I cant stand baseball anymore. Love the sport but hate watching. If a player gets upset the umpure tosses them but he cant be tossed on bad calls or attitude. I dont agree with an umpire walking to the mound. If he has an issue it shpuld ve directed to the coaching.

[@keithjones4591]

I totally agree it's almost impossible to watch any sports anymore the refs are horrible

[@Neurotik51]

context is everything

[@garydiamond9615]

Baseball should not be about the umps, but that's what it seems to be, more and more often.

[@MedCityViking]

Don't these dang players know that people pay their hard earned money to come see the umps? The game is secondary to the calls these heroes make on every play.

[@TheMilkMan555]

none baseball guy here, why dont they use the computer for the strikezone instead of a ump calling the strikes?

[@margaretjiantonio939]

Umpires were better back in the day, of couurse they knew the strike zone and had thicker skin. They were umpires because they loved the game.

[@marceramo2952]

This is just not true. Pitchers and catchers used to have to account for an umpire's personal interpretation of the strike zone. Also, the NL and AL had different officiating crews that answered to different bosses. If an NL pitcher came over to the AL, he had to adjust to a strike zone that was on average 2-4 inches narrower. Baseball officiating may not be ideal, but it has never been better than it is now.

[@lifeofabsurdism]

Why do we even have umpires anymore?

[@daBEAGLE1017]

Nostalgia

[@nasaspacecity]

We have umpires because it’s an American tradition. We have the ai to be able to call the right pitches, but the mlb wants to keep old traditions

[@matrixphijr]

@jdon2638 You say that as if it’s not already possible for human referees to control an outcome *cough* Tim Donaghy *cough*

[@mccalljeff]

Because pro sports, well all major sports, are rigged. Having AI call balls and strikes does not allow human interference to alter the games the way that MLB, NFL, NBA, NCAA, etc. wants. Lots of money in sports betting.

[@mccalljeff]

@jdon2638 Go to your rainbows and unicorns if you believe differently.

[@redsky8763]

MLB: Where umpires are bigger than the game.

[@koningklootzak7788]

Umpires are wrong 80% of the time