Controversial Ejection Outrages MLB World Ahead of 2023 Season Start

By | Bullscore 28 Mar, 2023

As the MLB Season 2023 is set to kick off this week, baseball fans around the world are gearing up for another exciting year of America’s favorite pastime. However, one incident during the Spring Training games has caused quite a stir in the baseball community, leaving fans and experts alike scratching their heads in disbelief.

During a recent game between the Philadelphia Phillies and the Toronto Blue Jays, home plate umpire Randy Rosenberg made a call that had the entire MLB world up in arms. Rosenberg ejected Phillies star catcher J.T. Realmuto from the game for what can only be described as a ridiculous reason.

The incident occurred when Realmuto extended his catcher’s mitt out for Rosenberg to deliver him the ball. He held it out for a few seconds before pulling it away as the umpire tossed it. Apparently, Rosenberg didn’t appreciate the playful taunting and decided to eject Realmuto from the game, much to the surprise and outrage of everyone watching.

J.T. Realmuto got ejected for this 🤣

(via @timandfriends)

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— FOX Sports: MLB (@MLBONFOX) March 27, 2023

As the MLB Season 2023 starts, this incident has left a sour taste in the mouths of baseball fans everywhere. It’s not the kind of start to the season that anyone was hoping for, and it’s a stark reminder of the power that umpires hold over the game. Umpire shows are already notorious for being frustrating to watch, and this particular incident has only fueled the fire.

🙃 Someone is sensitive https://t.co/LA6AYSTT9W
— Michael McKenry (@theFortMcKenry) March 27, 2023

Suspend this dork. Is he insane? https://t.co/91mB8TVHUS
— Pat Gallen (@PatGallenCBS3) March 27, 2023

Umps constantly get away with abusing their power https://t.co/YMTpCTRW6B
— Vic Damone Jr (@wholesomefoxx) March 27, 2023

Looks like this ump has got a case of the Mondays https://t.co/uddag3qugj
— Sickos of Summer (@SickosOfSummer) March 27, 2023

this is the thinnest skin i have seen in my life https://t.co/AbNgHTJU4b
— Mike Murphy (@mcwm) March 27, 2023

Many are wondering how this incident will impact the upcoming MLB Opening Day 2023, and whether or not it’s a sign of things to come. Will umpires be quick to eject players for minor offenses, or will they exercise more discretion as the season progresses?

Whatever the case may be, one thing is for sure – the MLB umpires will be under intense scrutiny this season, and fans will be watching closely to see if any more ridiculous ejections occur. Hopefully, the umpires will use this incident as a lesson to exercise good judgment and make fair calls that don’t disrupt the flow of the game.