Sometimes coaches forget that that youth baseball is about the children. Not only for them to get out of the house and have fun, but start developing their skills early and often. The job of the parents, coaching staff, and umps are to provide a fun, safe, and effective learning experience.
However, one coach was captured on camera refusing to back down from an argument regarding appropriate walk up music. The internet saw this and had a field day with him. Here is exactly what happened.
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Youth Umpire Goes Viral For Ejecting Youth Baseball Coach
There have been more than 6.6 million views on TikTok of a video of an umpire ejecting an angry head coach from a youth baseball game.
This clip shows umpire Jameson Morris talking with a coach of a youth baseball team in Potlatch, Idaho. An objection was raised by the head coach regarding the music being played by another team (used for walkup songs). The song was “Never Gonna Stop” by Rob Zombie.
In defense of the youth baseball team’s right to play walkup music, Morris made it clear that none of the songs contained profanity or inappropriate language:
“I have not heard a single inappropriate word. Coach, you’re either going back to the dugout or you can forfeit, that’s your choice,” he stated calmly in the clip that has since gone viral.
The coach, though, would not back down. He demanded to speak to a youth baseball umpiring “coordinator.” Morris said that would not happen, but they could call the police if the coach wanted. Morris then implored the coach to go back to his dugout, though he refused. Morris then ejected the head coach, who quickly pulled his team off the field and forfeited.
Morris, a high schooler, has been umpiring youth baseball games for a while. However, as he told Keith Law of The Athletic, this was his first time ever ejecting anyone.
“It was my first time ever ejecting anybody! It’s hard for people to understand the small side of baseball. My coaches allow me to leave practice early to go ump games down at our field. It’s just rec ball, small ball, so I don’t deal with much,” he said in the interview.
Here is a video of the entire event:
@desormeaux_97 Umpire handled that well! Took place in Moscow, Idaho and umpires name is Jameson Morris ⚾️ #baseball #umpire #coach #sports #fyp ♬ original sound – Cajun medic
The experience Morris has gained from umpiring youth baseball games has helped him become a more understanding Ump. However, he does not apologize for ejecting the coach:
“It has changed my thoughts. Being behind the plate for four years now, as an ump, you’re not benefiting any team; you’re looking at it from both ways. I’ve gotten to understand the game even more. I’ve been playing baseball since I was six years old, so for 12 years. I’ve seen a lot of baseball, and obviously, I’ve argued with umps in the past. Now I see where they’re coming from, so I try not to talk back as much.
Fan Reactions Went Viral From This Interaction
Here is what fans had to say:
- The coach just taught those kids to quit when you don’t get your way.
- That kid has good parents, and it shows
- “Pack it up boys, my ego’s bruised… We’re goin home.”
- “Go to your dugout or go to your car” is a great ump line
- My kid would be on a new team by Monday.
- He legit gentle parented that man and I’m so proud of him
- I umpired for years. NEVER had a problem with a kid. Not once. Adults??? Every game💯
