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Park City's Head Coach |
Baseball |
2018-04-27 |
Park City |
Top of the 3rd inning with one out.
"Hit and Run" was on with Runner 1 on 1st base. Runner 1 passes 2nd base. The baseball hit deep left-field and the ball was caught. Runner 1 attempts to run back to 1st base. While doing so, Runner 1 completely misses 2nd base (cuts corner).
Defensive team appeals 2nd base- when play resumes, the pitcher steps off and throws to second.
I (Manuel Martinez) call Runner 1 out.
Park City's Head Coach runs out (angrily) at me. I explained the play and call. He was furious. I explained to him that I did not appreciate how he ran out at me- it was an intimidation. I turn away to walk back to my position and he says "you're sh$%ty" and that he'll make it hard on me if I eject him. I turned back around and gave him a verbal warning. After doing so, I write it in my book. My partner and I talked about the play because my partner's position was on the ball and he did not see Runner 1. While we return to our positions (backs are turned away from Park City) "Fu#*ing A$%hole" comes out from the dugout. I turn and call an ejection.
(After Varsity game (which PC won 2-0), my partner and I walk back onto the field for the JV game. The cameraman from Park City's Dugout in the varsity game follows us along with Park City's Head Coach. They wanted to have a few words. The cameraman was very unsportsmanlike in front of a crowd. He threatened to send a letter and make sure that this was my last game I will ever umpire again. I smiled and did not respond. Athletic Director and Head Coach from Bonneville witnessed.)
I followed the protocol. I received intimidation and a threat. From my understanding, this is enough for an ejection. I have been an umpire for the past 6 years and believe this ejection (first in my career) is thoroughly warranted. |
