Cody Bellinger given strike whereas taking in standing ovation

One would suppose that with MLB critically contemplating a swap to robotic umps, the people at present doing the job would present a bit urgency and a minimum of attempt to show why they’re higher suited than a machine. Living proof, Friday night time at Dodger Stadium when Cody Bellinger was given a standing ovation by the followers that rooted him the primary seven years of his profession. That would appear an apt time to learn the room and let the pitch clock slide, proper?

Fallacious.

In the event you’re questioning who the jackass behind the masks is, it’s Jim Wolf. He began working within the bigs in 1999 and has overseen a ton of historic moments. Perhaps the return of a two-time All-Star and World Collection champion didn’t meet his standards of notable. Maybe he didn’t wish to set a harmful precedent that no fan base is above the sport. Or it might’ve been some passive-aggressive shot on the league for making him work more durable.

I’ve no clue. You’d like some rationalization although as a result of Andrew McCutchen was on the receiving finish of a welcome residence in Pittsburgh as he’s a Pirate once more and that went off with out an ego journey.

Let’s attempt logic right here for a second. Had been the followers going to do that for each Bellinger at bat? In all probability not. If that was the scenario, then begin handing out violations. A couple of is superfluous, however I believe the league workplace would let it slide if it’s inside purpose.

What’re we going to ring up the 3-4-5 hitters after Aaron Decide breaks his personal residence run report this 12 months as a result of Roger Maris Jr. is on the sector once more, sobbing uncontrollably? At any time when a human being does one thing so inexplicably dumb — like dumb criminals dumb — you simply should shake your head and chortle in awe. It’s shit like this (and Rob Manfred’s affinity for fan service) that has MLB pondering that C-3P-ump is likely to be a greater route ahead.

A vacuum has the cognition to acknowledge one thing totally different was taking place when Bellinger got here as much as bat. So, yeah, congrats to Jim Wolf on his nomination for Fool of the Month.