Scott Barry
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Scott Adam Barry is currently an umpire
in Major League Baseball
(MLB). He recently finished his first full-time season as an MLB umpire after previously serving as a replacement from the Triple-A level. In 2011, Barry was one of two MLB umpires (the other being Brian O'Nora
) who were selected to officiate the MLB-All Stars Taiwan series; Barry and O'Nora were joined by two Taiwanese umpires for the games.
after the latter was suspended for his part in an altercation with then-San Diego Padres
outfielder Milton Bradley. Winters had allegedly profanely insulted Bradley prior to the altercation in which Bradley tore his ACL
.
and the Washington Nationals
, Barry ejected Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman
for tossing his bat after a strikeout. Barry also ejected manager Jim Riggleman
for continuing to argue after Zimmerman's ejection. Zimmerman later claimed that he was frustrated for striking out, but that "Barry believed the bat and helmet tossing... was directed at the umpire". It was the second consecutive night with a Nationals ejection by Barry, as he had tossed 14-time All-Star catcher Iván Rodríguez
on August 18 for disputing a check-swing strike call.
On August 24, 2010, Barry ejected Philadelphia Phillies
first baseman Ryan Howard
in a 16-inning game against the Houston Astros
. With two outs in the bottom of the 14th inning, Barry ruled that Howard had swung at two strikes on check-swings with two outs. As Howard stared toward 3B Umpire Barry, Barry mimicked Howard's check swing to show Howard the extent of his swing; After striking out, Howard threw his bat toward the dugout, prompting Barry to eject Howard for throwing his equipment. Barry also ejected Ross Gload
, who was on the disabled list
at the time, for arguing from the dugout. The Phillies, out of bench players, brought in starting pitcher Roy Oswalt
to play left field after moving regular outfielder Raúl Ibáñez
to Howard's position. Asked to comment both after the game and after the August 25 contest, both Barry and Sam Holbrook
referred to Major League Baseball policy which restricts them from commenting on ejection situations.
Umpire (baseball)
In baseball, the umpire is the person charged with officiating the game, including beginning and ending the game, enforcing the rules of the game and the grounds, making judgment calls on plays, and handling the disciplinary actions. The term is often shortened to the colloquial form ump...
in Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball
Major League Baseball is the highest level of professional baseball in the United States and Canada, consisting of teams that play in the National League and the American League...
(MLB). He recently finished his first full-time season as an MLB umpire after previously serving as a replacement from the Triple-A level. In 2011, Barry was one of two MLB umpires (the other being Brian O'Nora
Brian O'Nora
Brian Keith O'Nora is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He joined the major league staff in , after previously umpiring for the American League from to and wears uniform number 7....
) who were selected to officiate the MLB-All Stars Taiwan series; Barry and O'Nora were joined by two Taiwanese umpires for the games.
Early career
In 2007, Barry was the replacement umpire for Mike WintersMike Winters
Michael John Winters is an umpire in Major League Baseball who has worked in the National League from 1988 to 1999 and throughout both major leagues since 2000. He umpired in the minor leagues from 1982 to 1989 before joining the NL's regular staff in 1990...
after the latter was suspended for his part in an altercation with then-San Diego Padres
San Diego Padres
The San Diego Padres are a Major League Baseball team based in San Diego, California. They play in the National League Western Division. Founded in 1969, the Padres have won the National League Pennant twice, in 1984 and 1998, losing in the World Series both times...
outfielder Milton Bradley. Winters had allegedly profanely insulted Bradley prior to the altercation in which Bradley tore his ACL
Anterior cruciate ligament
The anterior cruciate ligament is a cruciate ligament which is one of the four major ligaments of the human knee. In the quadruped stifle , based on its anatomical position, it is referred to as the cranial cruciate ligament.The ACL originates from deep within the notch of the distal femur...
.
Controversies
On August 19, 2010, during a game between the Atlanta BravesAtlanta Braves
The Atlanta Braves are a professional baseball club based in Atlanta, Georgia. The Braves are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League. The Braves have played in Turner Field since 1997....
and the Washington Nationals
Washington Nationals
The Washington Nationals are a professional baseball team based in Washington, D.C. The Nationals are a member of the Eastern Division of the National League of Major League Baseball . The team moved into the newly built Nationals Park in 2008, after playing their first three seasons in RFK Stadium...
, Barry ejected Nationals third baseman Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Zimmerman
Ryan Wallace Zimmerman is a Major League Baseball third baseman with the Washington Nationals. A 6-foot 3-inch player from the University of Virginia and Kellam High School, Zimmerman has been a member of the Nationals since his debut on September 1, 2005...
for tossing his bat after a strikeout. Barry also ejected manager Jim Riggleman
Jim Riggleman
James David Riggleman is a former Major League Baseball manager and coach. Riggleman was an infielder and outfielder in the Los Angeles Dodgers and St. Louis Cardinals minor league systems from 1974–1981...
for continuing to argue after Zimmerman's ejection. Zimmerman later claimed that he was frustrated for striking out, but that "Barry believed the bat and helmet tossing... was directed at the umpire". It was the second consecutive night with a Nationals ejection by Barry, as he had tossed 14-time All-Star catcher Iván Rodríguez
Iván Rodríguez
Iván Rodríguez Torres , nicknamed "Pudge" and "I-Rod", is a Major League Baseball catcher...
on August 18 for disputing a check-swing strike call.
On August 24, 2010, Barry ejected Philadelphia Phillies
Philadelphia Phillies
The Philadelphia Phillies are a Major League Baseball team. They are the oldest continuous, one-name, one-city franchise in all of professional American sports, dating to 1883. The Phillies are a member of the Eastern Division of Major League Baseball's National League...
first baseman Ryan Howard
Ryan Howard
Ryan James Howard is a Major League Baseball first baseman for the Philadelphia Phillies. Nicknamed "The Big Piece", Howard stands and weighs . He bats and throws left-handed....
in a 16-inning game against the Houston Astros
Houston Astros
The Houston Astros are a Major League Baseball team located in Houston, Texas. They are a member of the National League Central division. The Astros are expected to join the American League West division in 2013. Since , they have played their home games at Minute Maid Park, known as Enron Field...
. With two outs in the bottom of the 14th inning, Barry ruled that Howard had swung at two strikes on check-swings with two outs. As Howard stared toward 3B Umpire Barry, Barry mimicked Howard's check swing to show Howard the extent of his swing; After striking out, Howard threw his bat toward the dugout, prompting Barry to eject Howard for throwing his equipment. Barry also ejected Ross Gload
Ross Gload
Ross Peter Gload is a first baseman and outfielder who is currently a free agent.-High school/college career:...
, who was on the disabled list
Disabled list
In Major League Baseball, the disabled list is a method for teams to remove their injured players from the roster in order to summon healthy players.-General guidelines:...
at the time, for arguing from the dugout. The Phillies, out of bench players, brought in starting pitcher Roy Oswalt
Roy Oswalt
Roy Edward Oswalt is an American Major League Baseball pitcher and Olympic gold medalist who is currently a free agent. Oswalt, a slender six-foot right-handed starting pitcher, is currently in his eleventh major league season...
to play left field after moving regular outfielder Raúl Ibáñez
Raúl Ibáñez
Raúl Javier Ibáñez is an American Major League Baseball outfielder.Over his career, Ibáñez, who did not make 500 plate appearances until the age of thirty, has batted .280 with 377 doubles, 252 home runs and 1054 runs batted in over sixteen Major League seasons...
to Howard's position. Asked to comment both after the game and after the August 25 contest, both Barry and Sam Holbrook
Sam Holbrook
Samuel Woodford Holbrook is an umpire in Major League Baseball. He wears number 34.Holbrook began his umpiring career in the Appalachian League in 1990, followed by stints in the Midwest, Carolina, Texas, Eastern and International Leagues before making his Major League debut in June,...
referred to Major League Baseball policy which restricts them from commenting on ejection situations.
External links
- Major League Umpire Roster – MLB.com
- Retrosheet