MLB Umpires Crossing the Line

[@baseballdude13000]

AJ Burnett is a legend. Dude’s mere existence triggers umps as evidenced by the last 3 clips

[@scottdelinger1]

AJ Burnett’s a bigger princess than Diana ever was.

[@chasman9662]

Angel Hernandez in various "umpire costumes".

[@marcparkinson4118]

None worse them him

[@marksamuelson2378]

Major league umpires are out of control. They abuse their positions and create the chaos that follows.

[@ericsmith8373]

If an umpire makes an aggresive move towards a pitcher, that umpire should be removed from the game and replaced with a backup. The umpire doesn't get to start an argument and then eject the player who responds.

[@darylr5505]

It's amazing that umpires have the ability to throw anyone out of the game when they are called out on their own inept performance. Instead of coming out and yelling at the ump, the managers should pack up their team and walk away. I bet all it takes is once or twice of leaving all those fans hanging due to the umps' ego before the league actually does something to fix the problem.

[@ferociousfil5747]

All the league will do is fine the manager, team for that…the league is too afraid of the blues union.

[@BackcountrywithShaughn]

@@ferociousfil5747 Digital umpires managed and run by an external third party with no other vested interest than in providing an accurate product. Get rid of the humans and their fragile ego's. The bigger problem is how would major league baseball fix games for their business partners (gambling casino's, houses, bookmakers) without having the major league flawed umpires?

[@SpankyRayWins]

@@ferociousfil5747 Replace them with tech and there is no more union issue.

[@joegarrick2760]

Someone needs to tell some of these clowns that nobody buys tickets to watch umpires.

[@guessundheit6494]

The problem with chumpires today is that they "think" THEY are the stars of the game. They can't figure out that they're supposed to be invisible.

[@davidyoung3994]

That's why soon there will be no more umpires will be done electronically. That's when I think baseball will become good again

[@keithsowder4308]

I've said this for years ! They need to be held publically accountable. Print their stats DAILY in the sports section just like the players ! And it's not just MLB Umpires. My nephew was quite a prospect in HS last season. I coached him for years and attended almost all of his games last season....I'm behind the plate at one of his games. bear in mind I Umpired HS Baseball for extra $$$ in College so I KNOW my shit. Anyway, there's nobody on and my nephew hits one into the RCF gap, he's stretching it into a Triple ( now since there's no play at the plate and only 2 Umpires, it's the Home Plate Ump's responsibility to run up the 3rd base line to get the best angle on the play ) the throw beat my nephew to the bag but it was off line, the 3rd baseman reached and tried to sweep tag him...but missed by a foot and a half ! The Home Plate Ump still FIRMLY PLANTED BEHIND THE PLATE...CALLED HIM OUT ! I didn't curse him, I didn't yell, I didn't question his vision...I simply said "You blew that call blue, the 3rd baseman never got the tag on him !" He "mean mugged me and said "You wanna get thrown out ? " And I answered "You can't throw out a FAN, this is a PUBLIC PARK !" Who the hell do you think you are ? The MAYOR ?" Anyway, he lept "mean muggin" me and I "mean mugged him right back...and it got eerily silent like in the old westerns when the gunfighters had a "showdown" about that time he said " You better sit down if you don't wanna get run !" And I remembered a line from "Tombstone". I mean mugged him and said "You gonna pull that smokewagon boy ? Or are you just gonna stand there and bleed" ? The stands roared with laughter...and that enraged him...and a HS umpire at a PUBLIC park, threw me ( a FAN ) out of the game by threatening to make my nephew's team forfeit if I didn't leave ! What a pussy ! After he threw me out I went off on him. I told him "I used to Umpire and if you can't take what I said you thin - skinned pussy you should find another line of work ! And if your fat , lazy ass had moved from behind the plate and up the line like you're supposed to you wouldn't have missed the call bitch !" And with that, I left.

[@k1productions87]

They must have been watching WWF/WWE recently, thinking they are Earl Hebner or something

[@keithsowder4308]

@@davidyoung3994 It'll never happen...for one just like the NFL they WANT the controversy...people are STILL talking about the horseshit call in the Cowboys - Lions game last season. Number two, ALL sports are partnered with Sportsbooks...if they go electronic there's no way to fix games anymore, It's not a coincidence that the decline of officiating has coincided with pro ( and college ) sports partnering with sportsbooks ! This could have been solved YEARS ago while keeping the human element. Why are nearly all Umpires and Referees old and decrepit ? I lived in Vegas for several years and on an NFL Sunday when I had a grand riding on a "Hail Mary" nothing gave me more confidence that they'd get the call right than seeing MY WR running 60 yds. downfield at a 4.3 Forty pace, being covered by a CB running at a 4.2 Forty pace....and the call is gonna be made by Ed...the 68 year old, asthmatic, retired Insurance Executive ! Literally THOUSANDS of ATHLETES are cut every year in each sport...hire them ! Train them ! Make them Full - Time ! Pay them well ! Give them great benefits...and above all HOLD THEM ACCOUNTABLE ! Then this bullshit will stop !

[@cruzin6123]

MLB needs to do some investigations into these umpires by following the money trail. If an ump tosses a guy out for nothing, he is changing the potential outcome of a game.

[@holywells]

Yeah....kind of like some of today's crooked politicians act....trying to change the outcome!!

[@travisfinucane]

Ump charging the mound is a great look.

[@tomjones4835]

Better than prancing to the mound like the last clip 😂

[@Brett33]

The player should respond as they would when another player charges the mound .

[@EduardoRamirez-u4m1i]

The umpires are on a big power trip and don’t like anybody telling them that they are wrong or not even look at them damn they are very delicate now a days damn.

[@anoka114]

Went to a seminar for prospective umpires. I can affirm that there isn't any honesty expected by umpires.

[@jedisdad2265]

Like a lot of people in law enforcement. A little power corrupts absolutely!

[@SpankyRayWins]

SOunds like most cops

[@PsychoThirteen]

Most of these umpires have no business working MLB.

[@alanhess9306]

Ridiculous, idiotic comment. Have you made arrangements to attend an umpire school so you can show us how it's done?

[@vegastjg]

Nobody has ever said their favorite ump is in town let's go watch him call the game.

[@Hank13608]

Emmett Ashford was a joy to watch.

[@CatsClaw44]

3:35 You know that umpires are out of control when the opposing fans are booing the umpire's eject

[@Bilski86]

Okay all dumb calls aside? The umpiring charging the mound is hilarious 😅😅😅

[@GraphicJ]

What happens when the Umpire ego heads get too big.

[@chipchaser44]

all you have to do is give someone, anyone, just a little authority and watch as their ego's take over. It's not just umpires, it happens in every profession.

[@georgedennison3338]

Baseball needs a new rule: Umpires charging the mound are the same as a batter charging the mound.

[@javianjohnson8746]

1:52 I've NEVER seen a crash out like this 😂

[@rickschaefer7415]

As a former umpire myself, I’d have to say these MLB guys need thicker skin than that. Sure, you’re going to catch a certain amount of flak from players and coaches, but these players did nothing egregious enough to warrant getting run from the game. You NEVER walk toward a player or bait them the way some of these umpires did in these clips. Just let them vent a little , don’t even look at them as they walk to the dugout and let it slide

[@arycdrummond9569]

The umps need to be jacked up once in awhile.

[@dirtybirdfan16]

Too many times I've seen umpires ruin the game of baseball.

[@Sean-st5ud]

maybe you should give a try ?

[@dirtybirdfan16]

@@Sean-st5ud Why? Have you not seen how many times umpires have ruined games? What benefit would I get from it? Do you think I would do better? If I did not do better, and joined the long line of times an umpire ruined the game, would you agree with my original statement?

[@pjbuckmaster]

New rules, if the ump walks toward u or runs to u it’s just like a player and fight on. Tired of these umps with their bad calls and sensitive attitudes.

[@scottcorcoran139]

I know I speak for all baseball fans we never want to see our favorite players or the manager of our team thrown out of the game because somebody's feelings got hurt, namely the home plate tyrant, this just should never have happened, makes me not want to watch the game anymore

[@nateward9592]

It’s the rule. You are not allowed to argue balls/strikes, automatic ejection. It’s not a matter of feelings hurt on the part of the umpire, it’s following and enforcing the rule. They want to stay in the game, then they need to remember the easiest rule and walk away, go back to the dugout and get it next time.

[@ProductionsofBoese]

I don't want to see anyone get booted no matter who it is. I want everyone to stay in the game as long as possible, barring injury or a pitcher not feeling it or what have you.

[@FloridaGuy549]

Umpires are out of control, and the ability to throw someone out of a game for any reason the Umpoire wants to has to end. There are real reasons to throw someone out of a game, but hurting the Ump's feelings should not be one of them.

[@crzyrx81]

This is one of the many reasons why human umpires are completely useless. We have so many cameras and drones that don’t lie and are impartial, also they don’t get butthurt

[@ChrisSalim-x3x]

Once the umpire takes a step towards the mound like that, sign of aggression and the pitcher can react as though umpire is charging mound. Name me the commissioner and that will be a BYLAW

[@danielbourne4518]

Dear MLB umpires. Have you seen an NFL game? While those officials get things wrong. They at least accept criticism. You mlb umpires are the biggest babies

[@MCalvin1955]

Jim Joyce apologized after his error at first base

[@Glock2201]

I have seen the NFL officials and they suck as well.

[@liquidfiretibby]

@@Glock2201 yea but they dont eject players for simply questioning or disagreeing with a call

[@Glock2201]

@@liquidfiretibby Do you actually know what was said? Do you know what was said earlier in the game?

[@johnjordan9854]

cop wannabe wife beaaters

[@shawngearinger7768]

It’s going to be so good when we get challenges to review some of these terrible calls!

[@rickmadzia4928]

I literally stopped watching baseball because of the umpires. Fans pay good money to see the players.. not the umps. Their egos are pathetic and because of their union, baseball has their hands tied. Angel Hernandez is a perfect example. I literally quit watching

[@billgreen5490]

I totally agree. Pitch calls can be better seen on TV with the "strike zone" box. I also got tired of some players egos getting out of control.

[@dinorosga9147]

Leave out the "literally"

[@Caninedriver]

Funny. We quit watching MLB because of the prima donna "players"!

[@chiefskingdom4151]

Letting another man dictate what you watch ? You a liberal ?

[@gargouenzene]

​@@chiefskingdom4151Reminder : your god and cult leader trump LOST the last presidential election and is in deep trouble legally and financiallly 😂😂😂😂😂

[@Chubbydippin]

Every year that goes by Buck Martinez sounds more and more like Chief Wiggum.

[@ericcarter2020]

There need to be a higher authority over the umpire in the booth! Since these homeplate umpire are failings to call the game fair!

[@WilliamRoberson-z6f]

When are the players going to something about those umps?

[@bradnm495]

Team managers should be given the power to eject umpires.

[@Orxenhorf]

Yep. If both mangers can agree to it, toss them and bring in a backup. Then try defending what they were doing that got both teams to agree they were out of line to an MLB review committee.

[@Crazyhd68]

Umpires was thoughtfulness power trip 😤

[@riggerclint]

What is the fine for "making contact" with an Umpire? Because one day a player will have had enough.

[@larkinoo]

Some people are good at their job and some are not good at their profession. It is a shame and it's ugly when umpires inject their egos into the game, when their immature childish behavior can and does influence, wrongly, an outcome of a game. I do not want to see that ! I do not want to see that at all !!!!!

[@darrenliwen]

Umpires putting their hands on players is pathetic

[@BrianFast-n1h]

Some MLB Umpires are freaking horrible and should be fired. This is getting ridiculous.

[@StevenZeller-eh7yr]

The best umpires are the ones that you hardly notice they are even there.

[@chrisruffino5168]

Technology can't replace these people fast enough.

[@Malkinian]

The first one is the definition of baiting. Miller quickly says his peace and walks away. Not only did Davidson walk after him but continued to chirp him, and Miller only turned around to respond to whatever Davidson said. Disgraceful garbage there.

[@adriandavis7384]

The mlb has a huge problem with umpires and some type of development plans. The union has an argument only because they don't produce more talent.

[@DontTakeMeSeriously2222]

Must let anybody be an ump....Big Poppys first pitch called a strike was at least 1 foot or more out of the strike zone....Pretty embarrassing MLB...

[@victorjeffers1993]

Some umpires need a reality check and the NBL should be watching some of these umpires and holding them accountable for some of these incorrect actions and calls made by umpires !

[@AbsoluteNut1]

That last ejection was glorious! Bravo!

[@craigpennington1251]

Umpires be EGO TRIPPIN.

[@Stormsfury777]

Bob Davidson has an extremely short fuse... he throws fans out too

[@marcparkinson4118]

One of many really really bad umpires. Should have been fired

[@roberthudson1959]

@@marcparkinson4118It is rarely a good thing when an official gets tagged with a nickname because of their unique interpretation of a rule, and Davidson was known as "Balkin' Bob." Ironically, he resigned as an umpire in 1999 and MLB took him back a few years later. Davidson is one of several umpires who demonstrate how difficult it is to remove an umpire who has reached full-time MLB status. The good news is that he retired in 2016.

[@Ark-Angel44]

Someone needs to reject Bob. They have a spare.

[@nateward9592]

1. Don’t argue balls and strikes, automatic ejection. Why baseball is many decades old and players/coaches still don’t get that through their skulls I have zero idea. It’s the simplest thing. 2. He had valid reasons for the two times I know he ejected a fan. The first time was the guy was directly behind home plate and was being extraordinarily loud and obnoxious to the opposing team and to the umpires to the point where both batter and catcher commented multiple times and had had enough, requested Bob have him removed. He obliged. The other situation was the fan was being extremely crass and inappropriate, throwing around very sexually charged comments, there were families in the area and he thought of his grandkids, how no family should be subjected to it. Especially since the fan was many rows away where it takes a lot to be yelling where someone on the field can hear you. Once again, since Umpires are in charge from first pitch to final out, he went and had security remove the guy. Praised both times for his reaction and integrity.

[@roberthudson1959]

@@nateward9592The problem with being ejected for arguing balls and strikes is that the rule is too strict to be enforceable, and each umpire decides when enough is enough.

[@billbeliakoff5589]

I think that the players union should create an "Angel Hernandez Award" for worst umpire other than Hernandez.

[@dhdave44]

this is not difficult....we do not need umpires....they can be replaced with technology

[@MisterM-ow6qk]

Hope these players know they can file complaint to the MLB about these umpires.

[@matrixphijr]

Hope they know nothing ever happens to umpires because union.

[@MGower4465]

And its exactly as useful as reporting spam calls to the FCC.

[@timjensen6968]

As an ump, if a catcher blocks my way to the mound, he's gone.

[@derekrussell555]

Umps need to be fined suspended for their bad calls and behavior

[@michaelsutton3092]

Seems like most of the umpires need new seeing eye dogs and anger management classes

[@douglastallant3761]

32 yr vet. I can count my ejections on both hands and feet. Most ejections happen when an ump knows he made a mistake and he's just tired of hearing about it. Thick skin and diplomacy. I've NEVER called a perfect game, and I've never been afraid to admit when I was wrong or may have had a bad angle. And 4 of my ejections were the same coach from a D2 school, the last one coming at the plate meeting.

[@2Davo77]

These are many reasons why we need to remove the home plate umpire from calling balls/strikes; replace it with technology, which we ALREADY have.

[@iinspireNP]

U r dumb. Some Homeplate umpires are already doing it. They have earpiece from technology telling them balls and strikes and is still not always accurate

[@nateward9592]

Technology is far from perfect yet, and don’t say “but we have the graphic on screen” cause that box is a load of crap. It does not accurately change with batters stature to reflect where the zone should be nor does it reflect that the zone is 3-dimensional. They have been testing out a system in the minors that allows for challenging a pitch, but not to the point where you could put it in charge. MLB had Atlantic League test out a system and you still had guys being thrown out by the umpire making the call cause the computer was calling strikes right down the middle as balls. But it’s so perfect cause it’s techie right? lol

[@benwalker578]

Yep, it's causing a loss of fans and revenue! Do something right owners! Take that little bit off of them they can't handle it!

[@Orxenhorf]

@@nateward9592 The on-screen graphic from the broadcasters is usually just as bad as the umpires. BUT... if you've set up the stadium with dedicated cameras in the right places and some computers, you can turn that rectangle into a proper 3 dimensional volume and tell exactly where the ball went through it or not.

[@michaelkent7627]

This is why viewership of MLB is down. Too much 'F'ing drama with men. Umpires need to call a straight game. I have always wished we had umpires who were as qualified as the players!

[@alanhess9306]

Have you seen the numerous times players argue the correct call?

[@pbattis1]

This is where the MLB meets the WWE. Let's not forget when the ref was knocked out and Jake the Snake went under the ring and retrieved the snake. MLB has become almost as absurd.

[@alphonse2234]

If players are held accountable and can be thrown out, why not the same for umpires?

[@tedstricker1696]

Umpires have to much control and high salaries is why I'm done with baseball. Nola getting pd way to much

[@dmandwayne817]

It is an epidemic seemingly in all sports. The player, or the coach, does something wrong? The fines and suspensions are swift, and public. The officials do something wrong? Aside from one or two rare cases, crickets. They have made the officials untouchable. So, there is nothing to curtail this behavior.

[@paulready8897]

The umpires need to be ejected

[@pepnfresh244]

So what I'm gathering is umpires are the biggest babies in baseball😂

[@russthompson4296]

Strike/Ball calls should be done by technology, Homeplate umpires are just asking to be replaced.

[@DFJ1997]

Umpires are like crooked cops. They don't like being challenged, being told they are in the wrong, or being held accountable.

[@goddukee]

To much authority. They act like they're never wrong. It that true ? Are they 100% correct all the time ?

[@jeffrey7524]

Baseball fixed the slow game issue last year, hopefully they will fix their umpire with attitudes issue soon...

[@triggertimetraining6963]

MLB umps and NHL refs have gotten so bad and out of control. They think the game is all about them. Nobody is watching the game to see the official..The teams need to make a stand and as a group walk off the field/rink. Of course the league office will fine them and they’ll catch a loss but it will send the message..

[@Smokey_1387]

I've said I before I'll say it again .. umpires need Tobe heald accountable just like the players. Umpires get away with to much shit with 0 consequences. What they gonna do when they los3 their job to a robot.

[@buttholasaurus99]

MLB has gotten so soft Bad umps give good reason for AI umps

[@Snowman.1989]

Umpire charges at me, you better be ready to get what's coming!

[@shelleyking8450]

MLB has to look at ejections bein reviewable, this is getting rediculous. When an ump RUSHES THE MOUND SCREAMING like a hit batter, trying to get an ejectable pitcher reaction, the ump has to go.

[@CyberKaz]

elimanate home plate refs. grossly unneded

[@jefff1844]

Umpires still think that the fans pay to see them

[@shewhotalkstothewindanne3377]

Im surprised more unpures are knocked out for bad calls

[@parkercrossland410]

Any chance you want to stop using the same 10 clips for every umpire video?

[@billhuber2221]

Umpires are missing so many ball and strike calls it affects the outcome of the games. Use the electronic pitch determination and add challenge to dispute calls 3 per game.

[@courtney-rw8ch]

Umpires, referees and officials are ruining the game.MLB NBA and NFL. Been watching sports for over 40 years and it’s absolutely ridiculous.

[@jimgeorger4452]

After these, I always search “umpire hit by pitch” videos to take the edge off..

[@jasonrustmann7535]

What did the last couple of pitchers even do wrong?

[@mooknick242]

any time an ump throws Rendon out of a game he is actually doing the team a favor.

[@jerseywalcott6408]

One day, a batter with a bat is going to beat an umpire to a bloody mess right in front of everyone.

[@nakuspanderson]

Funny technology can make umps obsolete and it doesn't get bought off.

[@jerryhenry662]

king for a day umpires

[@Dflowen]

1:53 danger close danger close check your fire. Mike Tyson mad.

[@L.A55]

Umps Given entirely too much power, and most it goes to their heads

[@Fuzzball13]

I would love to have a microphone to hear what is said

[@HeliosRed95]

One of these days, an ump is going to go after the wrong player and catch a bat in the teeth. Something needs to change before that happens.

[@mikeyoungblood1642]

Umps should not have final say when they eject the wrong guy

[@ericvoltron]

What are you talking about?

[@tbdrummer67]

Umpires can literally eject a player for no reason by saying, "I heard him say....blah, blah, blah." It doesn't even have to be true. Someone in the stands or dugout could have yelled something, but he thinks it's THAT guy, so he tosses him. MLB rules pretty much say once a guy is tossed he can't be "un tossed". That needs to change.

[@nateward9592]

@@tbdrummer67 you really don’t think they don’t recognize voices that well to be able to tell who it is running their yap? Seriously?

[@seattleparrothead]

The sooner they can all be replaced with robots, the better.

[@captaindishman9126]

We have computers and cameras. We don't need blind umpires ruining sports.

[@rnews5750]

The first prerequisite in becoming a major league umpire is to be a drama queen.

[@TheCarolinafan363]

I don’t watch baseball so this is a serious question but what are the written rules of throwing a player out? In the nba or nfl if a ref ran at a player or stopped to stare them down then throw them out for putting a hand up that ref would be banned. Is it a rule that umps can start the conflict and players have to have certain body language? I’m just legit confused

[@liquidfiretibby]

why do we even still have home plate umps calling pitches? We have the technology to replace them and get the CORRECT CALLS!

[@philrivera1163]

In the case of David Ortiz, if a hitter steps out of the box in the middle of a pitch it’s an automatic strike

[@patricksutton4393]

one bad ejection can cost a team in the game the standings if the batter isn't standing there argueing let him walk away saying what he wants he's not turned face the ump when they get to the dug out if they keep it up thats different

[@MegaFuncrusher]

Robot umps are coming, thank goodness

[@scottmalone9921]

Never. If that happens , I'm done. Guess what, swing the bat! Borderline strikes and these guys cry and cry. These umpires take too much crap from these crybabies as it is.

[@mac2894]

Papi had that one coming; that's not on the umpire.

[@jacobkeim1979]

Major league umpires are ego maniacs. And it's a disgrace.

[@CDNslicker09]

Big Papi is a Little Punta 😂

[@saj19811981]

It's 2024. It's time for the MLB to "get with the times". We have computers that can call balls and strikes 100% accurately. The need for the umpire at home plate to call balls and strikes is *beyond over* and it's time to let them be responsible for calling outs and swing checks ONLY.