balk is a judgement call by the umpire it was a thin line but he look more like he step towards first base than home so i can see why they didn't call it
Was a balk according to the rule book but not the egotistical umpires of the game. A balk will be called when a pitcher who is on the rubber makes any motion naturally associated with his pitching delivery and does not actually deliver the ball, feigns a throw to first or third base and fails to complete the throw, or fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base.
@@jbsmg It would be a balk if his leg went toward the plate. Umpires won't call a balk if he stepped more toward first than the plate. It's hard to tell from this angle.
@Liberal Nation The rule book says step directly toward the base. Outside of the rule book, interpretation of this seems to have evolved to this 45° boundary. Is this an official edict made by some rules committee or authoritative agent of baseball rules? Is this published anywhere? There is no doubt in my mind that: • stepping to the limit of this 45° line is 100% motivated by the pitcher's intention to be MORE DECEPTIVE than stepping directly toward the base • this is the proverbial "line in the sand" in a game of cat and mouse where the pitcher is continuously pushing against the allowable limits of deception and the umpires MUST take on the always controversial, unpopular and largely misunderstood role of the arbitrator of this deception. • the 45° boundary was probably conceived in order to simplify and reduce conflict over this call ... IMO it fails at this because the pitcher will finesse everything else other than where his foot ultimately lands in order to push the limits of this cat and mouse game of deception. • the players, coaches and umpires all know exactly what is going on and will always push back and forth against one another with these heated arguments and ejections. • the majority of the fans do not understand these nuances and are either (i) confused and frustrated (what was the call????), or (ii) happily entertained by the head butting and take great enjoyment in believing that umpires are incompetent.
Angel and the Cowboy ban together to balk White Sox pitcher Beuhrle which was not a balk but can't get this one right...notice the home plate umpire who had a good look, is nowhere to be seen. This 'brotherhood' is insane.
there was no balk. angel is the strictest ump in the leagues concerning pitcher conduct on the mound. if there was no balk you can bet money there no balk.
It's natural. The fact that he thought the ump was racist means he's black. I know this because some black people believe everything a different race does is racist. Knowing he's black, he probably follows basketball a little too much. Refs are in basketball. I figured it out.
It wasn't a close call in my opinion. If you look at his front foot at 2:11 and then at where he puts in down, it has moved over less than a foot. Clearly that is stepping towards the plate more than first. It wasn't even close to the invisible 45 degree line.
thats what keeps me even watching baseball....i mean i like it as a casual fan but its always great tv to watch people getting tossed and arguing with the umps out of all refs in the majors sports i think the MLB Umps have it the toughest
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It's so hard to stop watching ejection videos.
Agreed.
@@METALITHrevetments it's more than hard...it's IMPOSSIBLE!!!
A Crew with Angel Hernandez and Joe West on it, nightmare for players and coaches.
Scott Reece all star crew: angel Hernandez, Joe west, bob Davidson, and CB bucknor
Don't forget Laz Diaz.
they give them bad calls at home
omg, the laurel and hardy of umpiring, those two...
Joe West and Angel Hernandez on the same crew. What could possibly go wrong?
why is Angel Hernandez and Joe West on the same crew?
If you're playing a game and Angel Hernandez is umpiring, you're gonna have a bad time. :P
The nightmare crew:
Joe west
Angel Hernandez
Laz Diaz
Marty Foster
Don't forget Bob Davidson.
And C.B. Bucknor
Alan Porter
Baseball will not be the same without you Ron. Thank You for all these great years
God bless you Wash!!! Best manager we've ever had. GO RANGERS!
Literally the 2 worst umpires in the history of baseball..
Bad things always happen when Angel Hernandez umps.
Agreed.
If I was in the shoes of Angel Hernandez at that moment, I would negate the tag because the ball was NOT in the fielder’s glove.
You would be wrong to negate the tag. The ball was in the fielders hand and he made the tag. What makes you think the ball needs to be in the glove?
I miss Wash!
What are you chirping about, Pettis and Washington?
Joe West and Angel Hernandez on the same crew? Ouch. The ironic part is that they got the call right on this one.
except is was a balk
InterventionAddict Not even close. I'm not even being partial to my team.
*****
His left leg landed beyond the 45 degree dividing line and went more towards home plate than first.
That's as clear a balk as you'll ever see.
Brandon Bibb It would be if that were true.
Ron Washington is the best coach ever
Is Pettis' ejection caught on camera?? I *literally* don't see it.
That was for sure past the 45deg mark.... Balk
Angel Hernandez is suing MLB for discrimination after getting rejected for promotions and World Series assignments.
that's because he stinks up the joint...like a bad fart.....
balk is a judgement call by the umpire it was a thin line but he look more like he step towards first base than home so i can see why they didn't call it
Managers getting tossed is my favorite occasion in baseball.
Was a balk according to the rule book but not the egotistical umpires of the game.
A balk will be called when a pitcher who is on the rubber makes any motion naturally associated with his pitching delivery and does not actually deliver the ball, feigns a throw to first or third base and fails to complete the throw, or fails to step directly toward a base before throwing to that base.
those two are probably the greatest anti-umpire tag team of all time!!
i miss wash.....
And cb Bucknor
I'm a orioles fan but the rangers are good they are getting so unlucky with winning a world series they went 3 years in a row but they can't win it
Joe West & Angel Hernandez are terrible umps.
Angel Hernandez is one of the worst umpires in the game--maybe in the HISTORY of the game.
Whose brilliant idea in the MLB office was it to put Angel Hernandez & Joe West on the same crew that year?
Look who it is...the ultimate JA umpire.
... Angel Hernandez seemed mighty pleased with himself after ejecting Washington.
What's it with Washington and getting ejected once a month? He looks like a guy that would never get ejected in his life.....
2:12 that was a balk
I think so too... Isn't he supposed to go toward 1st base? His leg went forward.
@@jbsmg It would be a balk if his leg went toward the plate. Umpires won't call a balk if he stepped more toward first than the plate. It's hard to tell from this angle.
@Liberal Nation Agreed
@Liberal Nation The rule book says step directly toward the base. Outside of the rule book, interpretation of this seems to have evolved to this 45° boundary. Is this an official edict made by some rules committee or authoritative agent of baseball rules? Is this published anywhere?
There is no doubt in my mind that:
• stepping to the limit of this 45° line is 100% motivated by the pitcher's intention to be MORE DECEPTIVE than stepping directly toward the base
• this is the proverbial "line in the sand" in a game of cat and mouse where the pitcher is continuously pushing against the allowable limits of deception and the umpires MUST take on the always controversial, unpopular and largely misunderstood role of the arbitrator of this deception.
• the 45° boundary was probably conceived in order to simplify and reduce conflict over this call ... IMO it fails at this because the pitcher will finesse everything else other than where his foot ultimately lands in order to push the limits of this cat and mouse game of deception.
• the players, coaches and umpires all know exactly what is going on and will always push back and forth against one another with these heated arguments and ejections.
• the majority of the fans do not understand these nuances and are either (i) confused and frustrated (what was the call????), or (ii) happily entertained by the head butting and take great enjoyment in believing that umpires are incompetent.
Its angel Hernandez so. Results may vary.
Angel and the Cowboy ban together to balk White Sox pitcher Beuhrle which was not a balk but can't get this one right...notice the home plate umpire who had a good look, is nowhere to be seen. This 'brotherhood' is insane.
Ron Washington scares me
there was no balk. angel is the strictest ump in the leagues concerning pitcher conduct on the mound. if there was no balk you can bet money there no balk.
The pitcher balked bad call by the Mexican umpire.
Angel Hernandez is not Mexican lmao
Teddy Long getting the hook.
It's natural. The fact that he thought the ump was racist means he's black. I know this because some black people believe everything a different race does is racist. Knowing he's black, he probably follows basketball a little too much. Refs are in basketball. I figured it out.
Wash is the best, man. Love that dude
I always wonder what they say.
Cal Westland thats what i want to know
Joe west and angel ? There is a pair to draw to
Hi
Another Angel Hernandez video lol
no I typed ref. Emperor sounds weird
It wasn't a close call in my opinion.
If you look at his front foot at 2:11 and then at where he puts in down, it has moved over less than a foot.
Clearly that is stepping towards the plate more than first. It wasn't even close to the invisible 45 degree line.
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It's funny how it takes 3 umpires to get an old man off the field!
wonder what wash said to angel hernandez after he was given the heave-ho??
thats what keeps me even watching baseball....i mean i like it as a casual fan but its always great tv to watch people getting tossed and arguing with the umps out of all refs in the majors sports i think the MLB Umps have it the toughest
2 years in a row.....
Literally the only exciting thing that happened all game...
go get him wash!!!!
Why was Joe West there? HE SHOULD BE GONE!
its umpire not ref...
did you just say ref?
balk dude come on
That's why I like the rangers
Year long suspensions for both Washington and Pettis.
Give the Umps some real power to keep this thing under control.
Clearly it would matter on the umpires and ther judgement four of the didn't agree with you.
Looked like a balk to me.
i love baseball
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