Batter convinces ump to change the count, a breakdown

Aug 18, 2022 454.7K views 3:14
MLB 2022

What Happened

In the bottom of an MLB game, Carlos Santana of the Los Angeles Angels steps up to the plate with the count at 2-2. The umpire, Laz Diaz, had previously called a strike and a ball, making the count 1-1. However, the scoreboard operator had mistakenly recorded the count as 3-1 in favor of Santana. As the next pitch is delivered, Laz Diaz signals that it is a strike, making the count 1-2. Santana, believing the count was 3-1, appears confused and questions the umpire, saying "What? No, what? I thought it was 3-1." Laz Diaz then reiterates that the count is 2-2, but Santana insists it is 3-1, pointing to the scoreboard. The umpire, coaches, catchers, and other players on the field get involved, all acknowledging that the count is indeed 3-1. Santana, relieved that the umpire has corrected the mistake, steps back into the batter's box. On the next pitch, Laz Diaz calls ball four, giving Santana a walk and extending the rally for the Angels. Throughout the exchange, it's clear that there was some confusion around the count, with the scoreboard operator, the umpire, and even Santana himself losing track at various points. The umpire, Laz Diaz, ultimately takes responsibility for the mistake, admitting that he had the count right all along and that Santana was correct in insisting it was 3-1. This sequence highlights the challenges of keeping accurate track of the count in a fast-paced baseball game, where even experienced umpires and players can occasionally lose track. It also showcases Santana's awareness and willingness to advocate for the correct call, which ultimately leads to a positive outcome for his team.

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another umpire lost track of the count

but this time he was kind of coerced

into losing track of the count by the

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