New candidate for worst umpire call ever.

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The San Diego Toreros faced the Santa Clara Broncos on Saturday at Fowler Park in San Diego. The players are required to stand off by the foul line before the game starts as the national anthem plays. They also need exit to the dugout after the anthem. On April 4, as the Anthem ended, players were seen leaving the field in a single-file line.

However, the officials approached a group of San Diego players as they were waiting in line and immediately ejected Jagger Edwards. The clip was shared on X as users erupted over the bizarre decision from the umpire, as no obvious delay or misconduct was visible.

Although there is no such rule in MLB, the NCAA does have a specific one in this matter.

“The umpire-in-chief is to warn the head coach of the offending team(s) that should any player or team personnel not return to the dugout area immediately after the playing of the National Anthem, the head coach and offending person(s) will be ejected immediately.”

The rule intends to avoid delay and maintain sportsmanship. However, the rule doesn’t clearly define the term ‘immediately’ with a specific timeframe. It means there are no real-time movement constraints indicated here, like leaving the field in a single line.

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