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Opening Day 2023 had its share of rough umpire moments, which isn’t anything new.
But I have to call out this one from the St. Louis Cardinals’ 10-9 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays.
With Dan Iassogna behind the dish, Jays reliever Adam Cimber threw a pitch to Brendan Donovan that was as outside as you’ll ever see a ball in a catcher’s mitt. Yet it was called a strike!
Now, I get it: Umpiring is tough. But this is another good video to file away in the “robot umps are probably a good idea” case.
Check this thing out that was way off the plate:
Umpire Dan Iassogna with a strong entry for worst call of opening day.
This pitch to Brendan Donovan missed outside by 6.24 inches#Cardinals #BlueJays pic.twitter.com/Ttq73XcqLv
— Umpire Auditor (@UmpireAuditor) March 30, 2023
Dan Iassogna everyone https://t.co/Cm3fndHnyk
— Ben Cerutti (@stlfanbc7) March 30, 2023
Dan Iassogna made a hell of an argument for robo umps today. Called pitch >6 inches wide a strike. Exhibit #761,243 that humans shouldn't call pitches. pic.twitter.com/eKBvNGbgLR
— Steve Mallinson🇺🇦 (@stevemallinson) March 31, 2023
GAH SO BAD.