MLB umpire Joe West may not be the most well-liked umpire in the league, but he certainly didn’t deserve what happened in Friday night’s Marlins-Brewers game at Miller Park.
No one deserved the treatment he received, actually, as it was downright despicable.
West was serving as first-base umpire in the game, and in the bottom of the fourth inning, a fan hit him in the head with a baseball, which is absolutely revolting.
Tonight's @Marlins-Brewers game is on hold for a bit after umpire Joe West was hit in the head by something thrown from the stands. pic.twitter.com/PBc2zqHzJy
— Bally Sports Florida & Bally Sports Sun (@BallySportsFL) July 1, 2017
Marlins receiver Brad Ziegler shared his thoughts on the despicable action from the fan.
I hope they file assault charges for whoever just hit Joe West with the baseball. Absolutely ridiculous.
— Brad Ziegler (@BradZiegler) July 1, 2017
West remained in the game — despite being plunked — showing just how tough he is.
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