In an unusual scene, New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone was on the receiving end of a swift ejection from the umpire during the team’s contest against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Manager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the mound to make a pitching change in the fourth inning during a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida. © Getty ImagesManager Aaron Boone #17 of the New York Yankees walks to the mound to make a pitching change in the fourth inning during a spring training game against the Toronto Blue Jays at George M. Steinbrenner Field on February 28, 2025 in Tampa, Florida.

Aaron Boone was ejected by the home plate umpire during the New York Yankes vs Tampa Bay Rays game. The ejection stemmed from Boone’s vehement protest of a called strike against captain Aaron Judge. Replays suggested the pitch was borderline, potentially debatable as either a ball or a strike, but it resulted in a decisive strikeout for Judge, igniting a strong reaction and argument from the Yankees’ dugout.

Boone’s outburst, however, wasn’t solely triggered by the controversial strikeout. He was already incensed by an earlier play in the game vs Rays where a home run hit by Aaron Judge was called a foul ball. Live footage indicated the ball barely landed outside the foul line. Had the home run stood, the Yankees would have held a more significant lead.

Despite the managerial drama, the Yankees ultimately won the game, securing the hard-fought four-game series. While the first two games were relatively comfortable victories, the third contest presented more challenges due to issues on the pitching mound. Now, Boone will have the opportunity to build another winning streak.

How Many Ejections Does Aaron Boone Have in His Managerial Career?

According to MLB statistics, Boone ranks among the most ejected managers in the league. Since beginning his managerial career with the Yankees in 2018, he has accumulated a total of 41 ejections. This averages out to approximately 5.71 ejections per season for him. At this rate, he could potentially approach Tommy Lasorda’s record of 48 managerial ejections.

Aaron Boone is ejected after this strike three call on Aaron Judge A possible home run ball down the line hit by Judge was called foul earlier in the at-bat

However, despite Boone’s ejection, the players remained focused. Other coaches stepped in to take temporary control, and the Yankees successfully added another run, ultimately defeating the Rays 4-0.