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==Umpiring style== |
==Umpiring style== |
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Eddings is known for his forceful throws when giving a new ball to pitcher. Eddings can be seen stepping out of his home plate stance and delivering a hard throw straight to the pitcher on the mound.{{ |
Eddings is known for his forceful throws when giving a new ball to pitcher. Eddings can be seen stepping out of his home plate stance and delivering a hard throw straight to the pitcher on the mound, though sometimes his throws go awry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7vTvP34lEFE|title=Eddings Misfires Ball to Pitcher|date=September 2, 2014|accessdate=8 September 2018}}</ref> In contrast, most umpires hand a new ball to the catcher, or lightly toss the baseball to the pitcher. |
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A report in ''[[The Hardball Times]]'' lists Eddings as having called the largest [[strike zone]] among all Major League umpires in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/which-umpire-has-the-largest-strikezone/|title=Which umpire has the largest strike zone?|last=Weinstock|first=Josh|date=January 11, 2012|work=The Hardball Times|accessdate=23 June 2012}}</ref> |
A report in ''[[The Hardball Times]]'' lists Eddings as having called the largest [[strike zone]] among all Major League umpires in 2011.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.hardballtimes.com/main/article/which-umpire-has-the-largest-strikezone/|title=Which umpire has the largest strike zone?|last=Weinstock|first=Josh|date=January 11, 2012|work=The Hardball Times|accessdate=23 June 2012}}</ref> |
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Eddings was the second base umpire for the game between the [[San Francisco Giants]] and the [[San Diego Padres]] on August 4, 2007 at San Diego when [[Barry Bonds]] tied [[Hank Aaron]] for first place on Major League Baseball's career home run list by hitting his 755th career home run. |
Eddings was the second base umpire for the game between the [[San Francisco Giants]] and the [[San Diego Padres]] on August 4, 2007 at San Diego when [[Barry Bonds]] tied [[Hank Aaron]] for first place on Major League Baseball's career home run list by hitting his 755th career home run. |
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Eddings was the home plate umpire for Game 2 of the [[2005 American League Championship Series|2005 ALCS]] between the [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]] and the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim|Angels]]. White Sox [[Batter (baseball)|batter]] [[A. J. Pierzynski]] quickly got two strikes and then swung at the third pitch, a [[Split-finger fastball|splitter]] which came in very low. Angels catcher [[Josh Paul]] caught the ball so "thought the inning was over."<ref name="SI">"Inside Baseball". Verducci, Tom (October 13, 2005), ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''. Copy at [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/tom_verducci/10/13/alcs.game2/index.html].</ref> Not hearing himself called out, Pierzynski took a couple of steps toward the dugout, then turned and ran to first base while most of the Angels were walking off the field. |
Eddings was the home plate umpire for Game 2 of the [[2005 American League Championship Series|2005 ALCS]] between the [[Chicago White Sox|White Sox]] and the [[Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim|Angels]]. White Sox [[Batter (baseball)|batter]] [[A. J. Pierzynski]] quickly got two strikes and then swung at the third pitch, a [[Split-finger fastball|splitter]] which came in very low. Angels catcher [[Josh Paul]] caught the ball so "thought the inning was over."<ref name="SI">"Inside Baseball". Verducci, Tom (October 13, 2005), ''[[Sports Illustrated]]''. Copy at [http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/2005/writers/tom_verducci/10/13/alcs.game2/index.html].</ref> Not hearing himself called out, Pierzynski took a couple of steps toward the dugout, then turned and ran to first base while most of the Angels were walking off the field. Rather than being the third out, Pierzynski was replaced by a pinch runner, who would go on to score the game winning run to give the White Sox a 2-1 lead in the series. Avid White Sox fan [[Ben Shapiro]] referred to the incident as one of the worst umpire screw-ups in baseball history.{{undue-inline|date=September 2018}}<ref>{{cite web|url=https://bleacherreport.com/articles/958028-11-worst-umpire-screw-jobs-in-baseball-history#slide1|title=Worst Umpire Screw-Ups in Baseball History|publisher=bleacherreport.com|accessdate=2018-09-07}}</ref> |
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Eddings had decided that the ball had not been legally caught, but made no audible call that the ball hit the ground.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20051013&content_id=1248409&vkey=ps2005news&fext=.jsp|title=Umpires postgame interview|publisher=mlb.com|accessdate=2007-07-17}}</ref> According to umpire supervisor [[Rich Rieker|Rich Reiker]], the replays showed "there was definitely a change in direction there" indicating the ball touched the ground and felt, at best, the replay was inconclusive.{{cn|date=September 2018}} At the time, professional umpiring mechanics did not dictate a specific no-catch signal or a "no catch" verbalization after an [[uncaught third strike]].{{cn|date=September 2018}} A mechanic has subsequently been added. Replays clearly show Eddings calling the batter out.{{cn|date=September 2018}} He then decided to change his mind after Pierzynski started running.{{or_inline|date=September 2018}} |
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== See also == |
== See also == |
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Revision as of 19:48, 9 September 2018
Douglas Leon Eddings (born September 14, 1968) is an umpire in Major League Baseball.
Umpiring style
Eddings is known for his forceful throws when giving a new ball to pitcher. Eddings can be seen stepping out of his home plate stance and delivering a hard throw straight to the pitcher on the mound, though sometimes his throws go awry.[1] In contrast, most umpires hand a new ball to the catcher, or lightly toss the baseball to the pitcher.
A report in The Hardball Times lists Eddings as having called the largest strike zone among all Major League umpires in 2011.[2]
Career
Eddings started umpiring Little League games at 14, and in his early career, worked throughout the minor leagues. He started working American League games in 1998, and has worked throughout both major leagues since 2000. Prior to the White Sox-Angels series, Eddings worked AL Division Series in 2000 and 2002, as well as the 2014 National League Wild Card Game and the 2004 MLB All-Star Game. He also was the home plate umpire for Cal Ripken Jr.'s final major league game on October 6, 2001. He wears uniform number 88.
Eddings was the second base umpire for the game between the San Francisco Giants and the San Diego Padres on August 4, 2007 at San Diego when Barry Bonds tied Hank Aaron for first place on Major League Baseball's career home run list by hitting his 755th career home run.
Eddings was the home plate umpire for Game 2 of the 2005 ALCS between the White Sox and the Angels. White Sox batter A. J. Pierzynski quickly got two strikes and then swung at the third pitch, a splitter which came in very low. Angels catcher Josh Paul caught the ball so "thought the inning was over."[3] Not hearing himself called out, Pierzynski took a couple of steps toward the dugout, then turned and ran to first base while most of the Angels were walking off the field. Rather than being the third out, Pierzynski was replaced by a pinch runner, who would go on to score the game winning run to give the White Sox a 2-1 lead in the series. Avid White Sox fan Ben Shapiro referred to the incident as one of the worst umpire screw-ups in baseball history.[undue weight? – discuss][4]
See also
References
- ^ "Eddings Misfires Ball to Pitcher". September 2, 2014. Retrieved 8 September 2018.
- ^ Weinstock, Josh (January 11, 2012). "Which umpire has the largest strike zone?". The Hardball Times. Retrieved 23 June 2012.
- ^ "Inside Baseball". Verducci, Tom (October 13, 2005), Sports Illustrated. Copy at [1].
- ^ "Worst Umpire Screw-Ups in Baseball History". bleacherreport.com. Retrieved 2018-09-07.