“I know the rule. He knows the rule. I was just kind in shock of that call,” George Springer said after the bizarre end to his game. The Toronto Blue Jays star knew from the moment he snapped that he wouldn’t escape the ejection. However, the situation and the strange decision infuriated Springer to such an extent that he exploded into a wild rage against the umpires. The wild scenes left even the announcers dumbfounded.

George Springer was facing the LA Angels’ Kenny Rosenberg when one of the pitches hit his toe (or so he thought). The home plate umpire Manny Gonzalez couldn’t see the ball clearly because of the angle at which the catcher caught it. As a result, the Blue Jays immediately called for a review. But when the review too couldn’t ascertain without a doubt that Springer was hit, the hitter started to lose patience. And it was then that the umpire ejected Springer for voicing his disapproval of the decision.

That was all that was needed for George Springer to lose his cool. The Blue Jays slugger exploded into a huge tirade on Gonzalez. For a moment it almost seemed like he might take things physically. However, right at that time Vladimir Guerrero Jr. showed up and held Springer back. Still, even after being held back, Springer tried to escape Guerrero’s hold to reach the umpire. 

Though the Toronto Blue Jays won the game 6-1, complete attention went toward Springer. After the game, the hitter stated that he knew this would happen. “If you argue the call on that situation, it’s an automatic ejection. I get it,” Springer said. However, the star couldn’t believe the call. As he stated later, he knew the ball hit him and the fact that it was denied feels quite shocking to him.

George Springer regrets his behavior but not his decision  

Manny Gonzalez and the rest of the umpiring crew didn’t comment on the situation. This is because they’re currently working on submitting a report to the commissioner’s office, which will then review it thoroughly. However, this is just another addition to the long list of grievances that the players have over the umpiring decisions this season. Multiple players have been on the receiving end of decisions that they found wrong. George Springer is no different in this regard.

“I’ve got to be better. There’s kids in the stands, and I don’t want my sons to see me get that mad,” George Springer noted. However, despite this regret, the 34-year-old was adamant about one thing – the ball did hit him, as he mentioned, “I don’t need to see the reply. I’m not going to say it didn’t hit me if it didn’t hit me. I know it hit me in the foot, but it is what it is.” Certainly, the veteran can’t understand the call. Yes, it didn’t affect his team’s result but it surely is frustrating to be proved wrong on something you feel is right.

So did the ball actually hit George Springer? That is for you to decide. As for now, Springer believes it did but the umpires believe it didn’t. So what do you think about this? Let us know in the comments below.