For whatever reason, 2021 has been quite the year for Major League umpires. From awful strike zones to simply guessing on catches in the outfield, this year’s umpiring has often been less than stellar. Unfortunately, terrible umpiring also happens in the minor leagues, to the detriment of top Royals prospect Bobby Witt, Jr.
The scene: in Tuesday night’s game, Witt hit an absolute no-doubt home run 430 feet to left field. It was his second home run and would be one of three hits in the day. But despite clearly touching home plate, Witt was called out by the ump.