quote:Originally posted by Eyeontheball:
Don't remember the exact play any longer, but I pointed to a clear mark on a freshly groomed field that supported my position. I was immediately tossed. Not the first time that I've seen that. In general, why does pointing to physical evidence elicit such a reaction from some umpires?
"Demonstrating", whether by drawing a line in the dirt, pointing to a spot, whatever, is an automatic ejection at most levels above middle school.
The act is so visible it is equated with showing up the umpire and riling up the fans and dugout. It's a game management issue.