Here is a collection of the worst calls ever made by an umpire in MLB history. What is the worst call you have ever seen? Let us know in the comments:
10. Two Guys, One Base
The Yankees base runners made a mistake in a game against the Angels, which led to both Posada and Cano being on third base at the same time. Posada was tagged out, and Cano was standing off the base. He was also tagged, but somehow McLelland missed that and ruled Cano safe.
9. 2007 National League Wild Card Play-in Game
The Rockies beat the Padres thanks to a missed out call at home plate on Matt Holiday.
8. The George Brett Pine Tar Incident
Royals 3B George Brett was called out after hitting a home run due to having “too much” pine tar on his bat.
7. Pushed Off of First Base (Ron Gant)
In the 1991 World Series, Braves Ron Gant was pushed off the bag and then called out.
6. Chuck Knoblauch Applies A “Tag”
In the 1999 ALCS, Yankees 2B Chuck Knoblauch tried to tag a runner and then throw to first. He did make the throw to first, but he never applied the tag. The runner was still called out on the tag. A clear missed call in this bitter rivalry.
5. A.J. Pierzynski’s Non-Strikeout
In the 2005 ALCS, the White Sox catcher appeared to strike out, no call was made, and he ran to first base. Rather than him being out, he was replaced by a pinch runner who came around to score, leading to a White Sox win.
4. 1975 World Series Player Interference
A missed player interference call against the Reds led to a Joe Morgan game-winning RBI, which eventually led to another Red Sox World Series loss.
3. Royals vs. Cardinals World Series
In the 1985 World Series, Royals hitter Jorge Orta was called safe at first base when he was clearly out. The Royals eventually scored 2 runs in the inning, winning the game, forcing game 7, and winning it.
2. Jeffrey Maier 1996 ALCS
Yankees SS Derek Jeter hit a ball to RF that was ruled a HR. Upon seeing the replay, a young fan clearly reached over the wall and caught it. It should have been ruled fan interference, taking the HR away from Jeter.
1. Armando Galarraga’s Should Be Perfect Game
In the 2010 season, Tigers pitcher Armando Galarraga had a perfect game with 2 outs in the 9th inning. The batter hit a ground ball to 1B, it was fielded, tossed to Galaragga, who was covering the base, and although the runner was clearly out, umpire Jim Joyce called him safe, ruining the would-be perfect game.
