MLB Umpire Questionable Calls in Yankees-Mets Game
Another MLB umpire is under the microscope after fans and analysts erupted over controversial strike calls in Sunday’s showdown between the Yankees and Mets.
Umpire John Bacon, working behind the plate during the ninth inning, made several questionable calls. And including three borderline strikes that led to pinch-hitter Luis Torrens striking out. That moment triggered Mets manager Carlos Mendoza’s ejection and ignited social media outrage.
“He was horrible. Can’t believe he has that job,” one fan wrote on X. “Many pitches in the same location were randomly called either balls or strikes.”
Umpiring Errors Fuel Robo-Ump Debate
The frustrating finish came one day after umpire Mike Estabrook missed 18 calls during Saturday’s matchup. His most critical error? A missed strike three on Jasson Dominguez that set up a home run.
Bacon didn’t fare much better. According to the MLB Umpire Auditor, he missed 20 calls on Sunday. Though his reported 92% strike zone accuracy was slightly above expectations, fans weren’t convinced.
“The Mets got jobbed on those calls,” one comment read. “This ump had Max Fried and Aaron Judge ready to lobby for robo-umps from the first inning.”
These missed calls are adding fuel to the growing movement for robotic umpires, especially in high-stakes moments late in games.
As the 2025 MLB season moves forward, pressure is mounting for league officials to act before fan trust erodes further.
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