The New WORST Umpire In Baseball 

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Additionally, Laz Diaz has to be one of the worst, both with his bad attitude and terrible umpiring behind the plate. Throw in C.B. Bucknor as well who is a close second to Diaz. If you know an umps name that typically isn't a good thing.

Said it before and will say it again. The umpire union is 100% responsible for allowing this clown show to continue. Fix the CBA and hold terrible umps accountable.

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The less I know an umpire's name the better

Need a vid about the most egotistical ump I’ve ever seen in my life. Hunter wendelstedt is just as horrible. The Sizemore and benintendi ejections are absolute bullshit, if you give him a piece of your mind you’re gone. If you retaliate afterwards? He will proceed to get up in your face and curse at you until you walk off just like a calm and collective professional umpire should, but wait there’s more! Then he will proceed and do whatever the fuck he feels like just cause he can and calls your batter out on a pitch no where near the zone and THEN throw him out after he gives some feedback after as well. This isn’t even the first time, he threw Aaron Boone out earlier in the season cause he thought he was chirping at him when it was a fan in the stand and then stood adamant that it was either Boone or someone in the Yankees dugout and “Boone’s responsible for everyone in his dugout” guy needs to be humbled fast.

Hunter Wendlestadt looking at a face on a billboard. You yelled at me you're gone

CB, Angel, Edings, Diaz man why didn't they make a crew of these 4 the umpiring would suck but hey it would be a hell of a show. (I'm an umpire btw not in the MLB but it even frustrates us.)

Bring in the robo-umps. I went to a AAA game last night in Norfolk. The reviews of pitches is so clean and easy. None of this BS the majors show.

I always thought that C.B. Bucknor would be next in line for worst umpire, but I'm not surprised it was Doug.

Diaz is the new worst umpire.

What bugs players is an inconsistent strike zone. If an umpire is calling those outside of the zone strikes some of the time and balls the rest, then neither pitchers or hitters know how to adjust. The chippiness builds until someone loses it and gets ejected. Sometimes the players don't even have to get mad. They just calmly say something about the call that rubs an umpire the wrong way and suddenly they are gone.

🎶 Meet the new worst ump, same as the old worst ump 🎶

I remember going to a Red Sox game once and Brock Holt got into a spat with Doug Eddings. Holt was one of the coolest guys in that clubhouse so you know Eddings could be a pain if it got him fired up.

As an Angels fan, I can agree this is the worst umpire

It would have been perfect if the Pirates manager yelled out that the strike zone was son atrocious that its reasonable to assume an outside pitch in a strike.

I think what you meant to say about the Dodgers, was they have Shohei, Freeman, and Mookie, but they’re still not making the NLCS because of Dave Roberts

Referring to someone as "Outshining" Angel Hernandez is like trying to outshine a turd by personally shining a turd. Yay, it's shiny. Boo, it's still a a turd.

And how often do batters head towards first base thinking it's ball four and nothing is said😂

Calling pitches could easily be done with a computer.

The fact that the catcher was like where are you going? Tells the story.

Imagine a cold dish of revenge of Skenes: Line it up with the catcher that on the 4th pitch of the next game that Eddings is behind the plate for, Skenes throws a high fast ball that the catcher just straight up LETS GO past... Bam, right in the kisser haha.

Criminal. I just cannot comprehend how a guy so bad at his job for so long doesn’t either try to get better or find a new line of work. It’s like the umps don’t care. Games swing on some of these bad calls yet the Umpires union doesn’t seem to care.

Plot twist it's Angel Hernandez clone with him cloning himself

If the u.p calls everytbing a strike then you can't score...just quit the game. Set an example. If you aren't allowed to win don't play

3:36 "usually the managers of both teams are the ones who go out and exchange the lineup cards" Wrong. At the pro level, the manager is only required to, and usually only does, go to the plate meeting at the start of the series. For someone whose entire channel is based around being critical you sure get your facts wrong a lot.

Robo-umps aren’t the solution. They need to dissolve the umpire’s union and hold them accountable. You want job security? Be better at your job like everyone else.

We need 100% computer called balls and strikes. Period. Also, Catchers stealing strikes is something that needs to be addressed. It's gotten so ridiculous the way catchers yank their gloves into the strike zones.

As a Padres fan, when I heard you say “Doug Eddings” I immediately thought back to that game in Miami… pretty sure most of those missed calls all happened in the last 3-4 innings as well, was the most egregious example of an ump making spiteful calls that I’ve ever seen in my life!

Angel Hernandez he's the one violated about the call against the player I'm glad he's gone.

I just want to point out once the ability of an umpire to make a bad call is removed from MLB the game will never be the same. Controversy is half of the fun of baseball. Sadly that is on its way out.

Umpires need to be held responsible. It pisses me off that they can get away with this BS!

I don't like when umpire lied about the call that is violation against the player they should tell the truth.

Is the attitude Ettings has towards EVERYONE that really makes him stand out. He hates everyone. And having been a professional umpire for so long, its not surprising, but its time to pack it in. We need a new generation of umpires who understand the modern game.

I don't have an issue with an umpire being bad, so long as they are consistent. If the off the plate pitch will be called a strike, call it a strike all game. I watched an at bat recently. The pitcher threw the ball in the same spot 3 straight times. No joke, same spot according to pitch track. One would think it was either a strike out, or a 3-0 count. But no, the count was 2-1. That is what makes these umpires so frustrating. They are human, and can make mistakes. But just be consistent. Players can't get a feel for an umpires strike zone during a game because they are just all over the place.

Umpires have an ego problem, and a union problem

Hunter made a case for this the other day incident in CWS BAL game w CWS

An incompetent umpire at the highest level of baseball proves that someone as incompetent as Hernandez and Edings can still sneak into the profession. Fascinating, isn't it?

....JUST SAYING BUT THE HOMEPLATE UMPIRE DOES MAKE CONTINUOUS BAD CALLS....PITCHER CATCHER CALL FOR A FASTBALL AND AND CATCHER O00OOPS MISSES THE ⚾️BALL.

Angel Hernandez was just the worst of several bad umps

How could this guy have the worst strike zone when Joe West was still umping. Hernandez was nasty, but West was incompetent, yet lasted 44 years!

Yeah and he always gets LCS and WS assignments, it’s ridiculous.

I went to a white sox game in '03. Hunter Wendelstadt ejected Magglio Ordonez because I farted in the right field bleachers.

we don;t need umpires... we have the technology...that does not make mistakes

CB is hands down the worst current umpire in the MLB.

Eddings walked up to me at an umpire school I was at in Florida, completely acted like a total big shot around people wanting to learn about umpiring, one day he saw me pulled out a wad of cash, handed me a 20 and said "get a haircut" went on to shave my head later that day and kept his money. Guys an ass. Thinks the show is about him.

Not that I disagree that he's a terrible umpire but that third strike in the world series call was correct. The ball did hit the ground but even more importantly, he made the correct signal for a third strike that wasn't caught cleanly.

I have said this for years but most people were focused on Mr Hernandez. I think I wrote a letter to the league.

C.B. Bucknor is horrible as well. He inserts himself into games and plays his power dynamic as often as he possibly can. He wants to throw people out of games and throw his authority around the diamond. He should be the next one gone.

The explanation for why Doug Eddings is so terrible is easy: He bets on the games he calls, and therefore he has to steer the outcome of the game according to his bets.

Just when you think in couldn't get any worse as far as worst MLB umpire someone else comes along to prove you wrong.

Yes, because nothing says "privileged upbringing" like being made to volunteer to do a job where you can do no right. It's really hard to get into umpiring Little League. I mean, you have to ask them if they want you to do any games, then you have to put your life on hold for the next three months when they give you all the games because they don't have anyone else willing to volunteer. Also, you don't verbalize an uncaught third strike. His arm out to the side followed by an "out" signal is his mechanic for an uncaught third. Some guys will put both arms out to indicate the ball is in play, Eddings just happened to do one. In a situation like that, you would verbalize a catch, not a no catch -- similar to how you verbalize a foul ball, but not a fair ball. If the play is still going you don't want to say something that may distract from running the play out. But yeah, Eddings can be kind of a dick, too.

I remember when Umpires and Referees knew their roles and performed accordingly.....BUTT.....that truly has changed over the years as they realized that by being a "part" of a play or moment in the game, they will forever be seen on a continuous loop visually and be talked about in never ending conversations. They get a taste of "Fame" and it's addicting to some!

They're all terrible. Hunter Wendelstadt, C.B Bucknor, Laz Diaz, etc etc etc

I thought Bucknor was going to be the next most awful one but you've made a heck of a case for Eddings. Sadly there are these, and others (e.g. Wendelstedt) that are competitors for that "honor" of worst of the worst.

Mookie Betts is better than shoie

@3:27 IT'S HOT OUT AND I WANT TO GO HOME. Fine. Update the strike zone box from 1992. Digital strike zone boxes are ISSUED for all players. Have panels of umps for reviewed plays. 2 of 3 make a decision for all reviews. 1 guy on the field to tell the fans what's gong on. DONE.

Seeing comments blaming the catchers too. Ridiculous. It’s the catchers job to do anything he can to get strikes for his pitcher. That includes framing which is nowhere near easy to do especially when it’s a 96 mph fastball. Framing is what separates mediocre catchers from great ones.

Personally, I have always thought Carapazza is terrible, as he seems to love making weird calls, then seems to enjoy ejecting people. However, these days, it is a competition between Eddings and Wendlestadt for the worst. They both are bad, and seem to have huge chips on their shoulders....

Bro's a peach compared to Ángel Hernández

ROBO-UMP Please get them up in the majors ASAP.

Funny that you said the announcers on that one game were neutral. They always have a bias towards NY and LA teams.

Because we all know we pay big bucks to see the umpires, not the players.

Angel Hernandez isn't the worst, he is the most hated.

Angel was not the worst ump in baseball, statistically he was near the bottom, but a few others are worse

The more this happens, the more likely it is going to be that umps will be replaced with automation. The umpires union needs to step in and ironically hold umpires accountable for their performance or it is going to cost people their jobs down the line

I’m very concerned about this umpires health. His excessive weight is a major health concern. It’s clear he is very unhealthy. His body bulges makes it clear he is a candidate for a heart attack. This weight issue could lead to major health concerns to include heart problems and bad judgement.

Loved the video. I agree, Eddings is pretty terrible. I can think of a few more names though, lol. Diaz, Bucknor, Little, and Carapazza.

Now review the ACTUAL worst remaining umpire in baseball: CB Buckner.

Doug Eddings is bad, but no one’s having a worse season and making it all about themselves more than Hunter Wendelstedt

So he's Scott Foster of the MLB instead of hating the Heat it's the Padres and instead of favoring the Celtics it's the Whitesox, good to know.

Padres fan here. I have no doubt Eddings has something against the Padres. Horrible.

Eddings accuracy rate this year is the EXACT same as Hernandez last year. I thought no one could be as bad as Hernandez with a bigger ego until Eddings said "hold my beer."

It’s a matter of time before an umpire gets hurt by a player, or some gambler who lost everything

solving this is easy. set a bar for what % of calls you can get wrong based on a normal distribution. If you are outside this you get a warning. enough warnings equals a suspension. enough suspensions= a demotion. Problem is the uniions would rather have an awful and biased ump keep the job than improve the standards.

Get rid of umpires making calls. We have the technology to have calls made with precision from the front

Dude.... the Ump 'Edings' or 'Innings' ??? has some ISSUES MAN.

I’m convinced he uses the batters box lines as the strike zone. There’s no way someone can be that consistently wrong without that being the fact ( well my opinion ). 🎉🎉✌️😎

Nobody like Jim Joyce… blown up a perfect game is something not easy to forget

THIS is on MLB - commissioner - and the Umpire Union who continue to HIDE and not discipline their own horse manure ones.

CB. Seconds in and I’m going with CB. Edit: Okay. You make a strong case. Definitely top 5. But I have Eddings below CB and Laz.

Cb Bucknor Laz Diaz Phil Cuzzi Doug eddings

Wait until all umps are finally replaced by digital laser computerized strike zones. End of bad calls. End of arguments. End of the human element of the once greatest game in America.

Hunter Wendlestadt!! Hands down. The concept of professionalism is foreign to him!

Baseball and the NBA also the NHL now that I think of it. Have severe issues, I wont be surprised if in 30 years it comes out that the GM's colluded with the league to make favorable trades in what the league sees fit to "grow" the game.

I think Hunter Wendelstedt has gotten really bad lately, especially since the incident with Aaron Boone.

I can forgive a random bad call. It’s ejecting someone for making a snide remark about a call you KNOW you got wrong, that’s just being a ….. okay, I try hard not to use that language.

he did make the call....he made the out signal before AJ turned to run to first. Horrendous at every level....swing call and then out call, not the safe sign at all

No offense, but did you see how many times that the author changed where the ball passed through the box? It was used ONLY to their advantage.

02:14 ball definitely hit the ground. you can see it bounce.

Great video!

So Hernandez has started a "Horrible Umpire Consulting" biz?

I know a lot of baseball traditionalists hate the idea of replay coming to baseball…but to be completely honest, I legitimately can’t wait because MLB umpires are so horrific and egomaniacal about how awful they are that replay will put a stop to all the buffoonery that is the Eddings, Diaz and Bucknor strike zones. But here’s the crazy thing. I’ve gone to a few Triple A games and it actually feels like the strike zone review has made these umpires better. I was at one game where both teams used all three of their challenges and the umpire was right on every single call. I honestly think the strike zones for these ape shit umpires is so bad because they have an authority complex. They’ve never had someone or something that could challenge or overrule their calls, so they feel like they can get away with whatever they want. I honestly think when this review system comes to MLB, it’ll clean up a lot of this garbage.

Nature abhors a vacuum. And so we should not be surprised that we have someone (or someones) to fill the giant void left by Angel.

As the old saying goes "You can kill the man, but you can't kill the idea".

The most powerful union in all of sports is the MLB Umpires union. Eddings, Diaz, and Bucknor should all be fired or sent back to the minors. The league should have the right to suspend them for poor performance, or to send them back to the minors. When players perform poorly, they are benched, sent back to the minors, or released. When coaches and managers perform poorly, they are fired. When umpires perform poorly, they have 30 year careers.

He sets up inside off the plate, the better guys are positioned more in the middle and move with the catcher

Where are the young, athletic, fleet footed, eagle eyed umpires in baseball? Why don’t they exist?

I've seen players ejected before the game starts before and it's TOTAL BS..... that should NEVER happen. If you are that thin-skinned , FIND ANOTHER LINE OF WORK.

Umps days are numbered. Get tossed for showing someone their mistakes to become better. Goes to show you the ego of these guys. They are a tap on the head away from being outed for their inability to judge if a ball is crossing the plate 3 feet in front of them.