MLB Ejections 109-110 - Gerry Davis (1-2; Beltre, Banister)

2B Umpire Gerry Davis ejected Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre & Manager Jeff Banister (moving on-deck circle in defiance of order) in the bottom of the 8th inning of the Marlins-Rangers game. With two out and the bases loaded, Rangers batter Nomar Mazara stepped to the plate and Beltre became the on-deck hitter. Replays indicate that Beltre assumed his position outside of the on-deck circle and closer to home plate in contravention of Official Baseball Rule Appendix 1, prompting 2B Umpire Davis to order Beltre into his on-deck circle pursuant to Rule 8.01, the call was irrecusable. After review, the Original Ruling has been affirmed by the UEFL Appeals Board (9-0-0), the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Marlins were leading, 18-6. The Marlins ultimately won the contest, 22-10.

This is Gerry Davis (12)'s first, second ejection of the 2017 MLB regular season.
Gerry Davis now has -1 points in the UEFL Standings (-5 Prev + 2*[2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call] = -1).
Crew Chief Gerry Davis now has -5 points in Crew Division (-7 Previous + 2 Irrecusable Call = -5).

*Diagram No. 1 states that the next batter's box (aka the on-deck circle) shall be a circle five-feet in diameter, whose position shall be at the end of a 37-foot measurement taken parallel to the front edge of home plate and measured from the intersection of the edge of the dirt circle and line drawn from the point of plate, extended toward the backstop at an angle perpendicular to the front edge of home plate.
*Rule 8.01(a) states, in part, "The umpires shall be responsible for the conduct of the game in accordance with these official rules and for maintaining discipline and order on the playing field during the game."
Rule 8.01(b) states, in part, "Each umpire has authority to order a player, coach, manager or club officer or employee to do or refrain from doing anything which affects the administering of these rules, and to enforce the prescribed penalties."
Rule 8.01(d) states, in part, "Each umpire has authority to disqualify any player, coach, manager or substitute for objecting to decisions or for unsportsmanlike conduct or language, and to eject such disqualified person from the playing field."

This is the 109th, 110th, ejection report of 2017.
This is the 46th player ejection of 2017. Prior to ejection, Beltre was 3-3 in the contest.
This is the 57th Manager ejection of 2017.
This is Texas' 4th/5th ejection of 2017, 1st in the AL West (TEX 5; OAK, SEA 4; HOU 2; LAA 1).
This is Adrian Beltre's first ejection since August 23, 2015 (Adam Hamari; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeff Banister's 4th ejection of 2017, 1st since June 18 (Joe West; QOC = Y-C [HBP/Foul]).
This is Gerry Davis' first ejection since September 16, 2016 (Bryan Price; QOC = Y [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Miami Marlins vs. Texas Rangers, 7/26/17 | Video as follows:

MLB Ejections 174-175: Hamari, Kulpa (3, 3; Beltre, Banister)

HP Umpire Adam Hamari ejected Rangers 3B Adrian Beltre for arguing a strike two call and 1B Umpire Ron Kulpa ejected Rangers Manager Jeff Banister for arguing Beltre's ejection in the top of the 5th inning of the Rangers-Tigers game. With one out and one on, Rangers batter Ryan Strausborger took a 0-1 fastball from Tigers pitcher Matt Boyd for a called second strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located over the heart of home plate and knee high (px -.036, pz 1.535 [sz_bot 1.470]), the call was correct. After a conversation with Hamari and Kulpa at home plate, Banister was ejected for continuing to argue from the dugout after Kulpa instructed Beltre to leave the playing area, the call was irrecusable. At the time of the ejection, the Tigers were leading, 2-1.

This is Adam Hamari (78)'s third ejection of 2015.
This is Ron Kulpa (46)'s third ejection of 2015.
Adam Hamari now has 15 points in the UEFL Standings (10 Previous + 3 AAA + 2 Correct Call = 15).
Ron Kulpa now has 9 points in the UEFL Standings (7 Previous + 2 MLB + 0 Irrecusable Call = 9).
Crew Chief Ron Kulpa now has -3 points in Crew Division (-5 Prev + 2 Correct & Irrecusable = -3).

These are the 174th and 175th ejections of the 2015 MLB Regular Season.
This is the 77th player ejection of 2015. Prior to ejection, Beltre was 0-2 (SO) in the contest.
This is the 84th Manager ejection of 2015.
This is the Rangers' 4/5th ejection of 2015, T-2nd in the AL West (SEA 6; HOU, TEX 5; OAK 4; LAA 3).
This is Adrian Beltre's first ejection since August 25, 2010 (Dan Bellino; QOC = Y [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Jeff Banister's 4th ejection of 2015, 1st since August 9 (Lance Barrett; QOC = N [Balls/Strikes]).
This is Adam Hamari's first ejection since July 22, 2015 (Joe Maddon; QOC = Y [Balk]).
This is Ron Kulpa's first ejection since August 21, 2015 (Brad Ausmus; QOC = U [Replay Review]).

Wrap: Texas Rangers vs. Detroit Tigers, 8/23/15
Video: Beltre argues through Hamari's warning, resulting in his and Banister's removal from the game (TEX)