Fansided · Jul 23, 2025
MLB umpire absolutely roasts SF Giants starter Justin Verlander during ejection
San Francisco Giants v Toronto Blue Jays | Mark Blinch/GettyImagesSF Giants starter Justin Verlander did not pitch in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Toronto Blue Jays. However, his presence was felt, as home umpire Chad Whitson roasted the future Hall of Famer while he was ejected.
MLB umpire absolutely roasts SF Giants starter Justin Verlander during ejection
The exchange took place in the top of the sixth inning with Brett Wisely at the plate. The left-handed hitter did not see a strike through the first five pitches he saw against Braydon Fisher. However, Whitson called two of those pitches strikes, bringing the count full. Wisely did line a single in the ninth pitch of the at-bat.