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4d ago

Reds' Caleb Ferguson Apologizes After Expletive-Laden Outburst at Umpire

He said he will seek out umpire Bill Miller to apologize as Major League Baseball reviews the viral footage for possible discipline.

An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows Cincinnati Reds relief pitcher Caleb Ferguson looks out onto the field during a baseball game, Image 2 shows A baseball player in a gray Cincinnati Reds jersey with number 46, wearing a red cap, Image 3 shows An umpire wearing a black cap and shirt with Major League Baseball logos
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An image collage containing 3 images, Image 1 shows An umpire wearing a black cap and shirt with Major League Baseball logos, Image 2 shows A baseball player in a gray Cincinnati Reds jersey with number 46, wearing a red cap, Image 3 shows Umpire blocking a runner from advancing
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Overview

  • During an 8-0 loss in Seattle, Ferguson yelled profane, size-based insults at second-base umpire Bill Miller after Miller inadvertently blocked a routine play that became a hit.
  • Broadcast video and social-media lip readings from outlets such as Jomboy Media circulated widely the morning after the game and supplied the interpretation of Ferguson’s words.
  • The play remained a hit because MLB treats umpires as part of the field unless specific interference rules apply, which is why no on-field interference was called.
  • Ferguson publicly apologized the next day, called the outburst “very unprofessional,” and said he would try to find Miller to make amends.
  • MLB had not announced any fines or suspensions as of the latest reports, and the league could still review the video and issue discipline after the fact.