MLB Ejection 087 - H Wendelstedt (2; Jorge Soler)

[Lindsay]

HP Umpire Hunter Wendelstedt ejected Royals RF Jorge Soler (strike one call; QOCN) in the top of the 5th inning of the Royals-Twins game. With none out and none on, Soler took a first-pitch fastball from Twins pitcher Kyle Gibson for a called first strike. Replays indicate the pitch was located...

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[blue23ll]

Again, a very obvious pulling of the pitch. Wow

[Thatsnotyou]

Not the greatest slot position. He’s so tall. No way he saw him receive that well. Probably never saw the pull.

Furthermore, why is he continuing to walk at Soler as Soler is backing away? He’s at the far edge of the batter’s box before the ejection. I have no issue with him talking, but he looked bad here. He’s chasing Soler.

He also said something about “strike one”, though I don’t know what was said before it. Not sure how that helps. 

Bad all around.