MLB tells umpire Doug Eddings he made a mistake in demanding Cardinals pitcher straighten his hat
Umpire Doug Eddings told rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to fix his tilted hat during his MLB debut, sparking an ejection and a reportedly rebuke from the league.
TL;DR
- Umpire Doug Eddings told rookie pitcher Hancel Rincon to adjust his tilted hat during his MLB debut.
- Cardinals manager Oli Marmol was ejected after confronting Eddings about the instruction.
- Marmol criticized Eddings' actions as "power-hungry" and pointed out other players who have worn hats tilted.
- Rockies batter Hunter Goodman denied complaining about Rincon's hat.
- Rincon stated Eddings apologized to him after the incident.
- MLB reportedly informed Eddings that his admonishment of Rincon was excessive.
- Cardinals players showed solidarity by wearing their hats tilted in subsequent games.
- Eddings allowed Rincon to pitch with his hat tilted in a later game without incident.