E148 - Bob Melvin Ejected by Dan Bellino After Rougned Odor's Pitch Clock Violation in Extra Innings

1B Umpire Dan Bellino ejected Padres manager Bob Melvin for arguing a pitch clock violation on San Diego batter Rougned Odor in Philadelphia. Odor, perchance distracted by Phillies 3B Edmundo Sosa's trash pickup, wasn't in the box and alert by 8 seconds on the timer. Report: https://www.closecallsports.com/2023/...

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Also, Bob Melvin miiiiiight have forgotten that Dan Bellino is the crew chief, as evidenced by Melvin's desire to speak to Phil Cuzzi at second base after hearing Bellino's explanation of the call.

We review the pitch clock rules here, noting that the pitcher is NOT obligated to be on the mound or rubber at any time prior to the expiration of time at which point the pitcher shall begin delivery (or pickoff/disengagement), as well as reiterate that "common sense" is not a part of the baseball rulebook.