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.

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

23 күн бұрын

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

16 күн бұрын

never played baseball after like age 12 did you.

@andrewsnow1933

15 күн бұрын

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.

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

12 күн бұрын

Which one?

@dennismonk9559

12 күн бұрын

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

@isaacgeier6158

9 күн бұрын

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

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

8 күн бұрын

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

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

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

@CubeInspector

26 күн бұрын

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

10 күн бұрын

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

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

@enoughunwa

28 күн бұрын

Shut upppp

@TYreLL0416

27 күн бұрын

@@enoughunwaTake your own advice

@enoughunwa

13 күн бұрын

@@TYreLL0416 oooooo good one

@branden3785

11 күн бұрын

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

Last 2 joke ump go power trip over nothing

Love it

AJ ellis was a real one for that

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

28 күн бұрын

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

@Neurotik51

27 күн бұрын

context is everything

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

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.

Such tough guys 😂

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.

How about them opening day 2024 Brewers!

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

@Adeon55

12 күн бұрын

Yes, please.

@branden3785

11 күн бұрын

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

11 күн бұрын

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

@golflre7179

11 күн бұрын

@@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.

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

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

13 күн бұрын

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.

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

Why do we even have umpires anymore?

@daBEAGLE1017

Ай бұрын

Nostalgia

@nasaspacecity

Ай бұрын

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

@jdon2638

24 күн бұрын

​@nasaspacecity People who support artificial intelligence calling balls and strikes are doing so because they see money in being able to control the outcome of a game.

@matrixphijr

18 күн бұрын

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

@mccalljeff

15 күн бұрын

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.

MLB: Where umpires are bigger than the game.

Umpires are wrong 80% of the time