Yankees Manager Boone Calls Ejection ‘Embarrassing,’ Intends to Contact MLB
New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone has expressed his dissatisfaction with his ejection during Monday’s game against the Oakland Athletics, calling it “embarrassing” and unjust.
The incident occurred in the top of the first inning after Boone questioned whether A’s leadoff hitter Esteury Ruiz had checked his swing on a pitch that hit him. Home plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt responded by immediately ejecting Boone, prompting the manager’s disbelief.
Boone explained that he did not argue with Wendelstedt but simply said, “You can make that call too,” to which the umpire replied, “Hey, I gotta see this.” Boone then gave the umpire a thumbs up and stood down, unaware that he was being ejected.
According to Boone, he was standing quietly when he heard the words, “You’re gone, Aaron,” prompting his disbelief. He maintains that he did not hear what a fan in the stands had yelled at the umpire, which Wendelstedt cited as the reason for the ejection.
Boone plans to follow up with MLB regarding the incident, expressing his belief that the ejection was not justified. He believes that Wendelstedt’s decision was influenced by the fan’s outburst rather than any action by Boone himself.
The ejection has raised questions about the role of umpires in baseball and the potential for fan interference to affect the outcome of games. Boone’s comments are likely to spark further discussion and debate on these issues.
