When it comes to accuracy, umpire Adam Beck is slightly below average compared to his peers. Yet, the past week certainly hasn’t been Beck’s best showing behind the plate.
You may remember Beck from the Brewers-Angels fiasco that led to Craig Counsell and Willy Adames getting ejected after Beck weaponized the pitch clock in a spiteful way.
Well, Beck was back behind the plate for Thursday’s game between the Mets and Tigers. And this time, he had Jeff McNeil so upset that the SNY broadcast clearly picked up the Mets infielder cursing at Beck in disbelief after a low strikeout call. (Warning: Video contains NSFW language)
Can anyone make out what McNeil is saying here? pic.twitter.com/EqahabxxTg
— Shea Station (@shea_station) May 4, 2023
I mean, you can’t really blame McNeil for being angry there.
Just how he took Adames’ reaction personally, Beck appeared to make the strikeout call upon noticing that McNeil quickly moved to take first base on a walk. Some umpires hate when players don’t wait for the call, but really, the priority should be to get the call correct.
Beck missed badly there.
Jeff McNeil was fired up after umpire Adam Beck punched him out on this Eduardo Rodríguez pitch. McNeil had a right to be.
Tigers 2, Mets 0, mid-two. pic.twitter.com/8J8i1jOGJk
— Anthony DiComo (@AnthonyDiComo) May 4, 2023
Fans also had thoughts on McNeil’s fiery outburst.
This was how Twitter reacted
I’m ready for the automated strike zone. Umpires have been worse than ever this year to the point I have wondered if they’ve been instructed to “go back to the Maddux/Glavine zone.” https://t.co/JsqElj7tNI
— Randy Carlson (@rcandy24) May 4, 2023
McNeil hot mics are one of my favorite parts of this sport https://t.co/K51jyoibZV
— 🅲🅹 (Jeff McNeil Enthusiast) (@notpetealonso) May 4, 2023
Not a good look for MLB. https://t.co/IagLLdqAwU
— Ben Yoel (@Ben_Yoel) May 4, 2023
That called strike 3 was at Jeff McNeil’s ankles
— Danny Abriano (@DannyAbriano) May 4, 2023
Jeff McNeil was rightfully furious for getting run up on a pitch that might as well have hit the plate. Was an extremely late strike call by Adam Beck
— Justin Nicosia (@justinnicosia20) May 4, 2023
REALLY bad strike 3 call and Jeff McNeil swears loud enough for everyone to hear
— Astroboy💫 (@Astroblast65) May 4, 2023
I love nothing more than Jeff McNeil being caught cursing on a hot Mike
— James McDougal (@j_mcdougs) May 4, 2023
you don't necessarily have to fool the batter if you can fool the umpire https://t.co/uip4tKQcbk
— Codify (@CodifyBaseball) May 4, 2023
Would’ve been nice to see Buck argue and defend his players for a change but nope https://t.co/AUowqSNnuC
— Anthony M (@AnthonyM1030) May 4, 2023
