MLB managers aren’t afraid to argue with an umpire, but sometimes that can lead to consequences.
An umpire can eject someone for many reasons, including profanity, physical contact, or arguing a call.
Here’s a look at the active MLB managers who have been ejected the most in their careers as of April 2025:
Current MLB Managers With the Most Ejections
| Manager | Team | Ejections |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Bochy | Rangers | 86 |
| Bob Melvin | Giants | 64 |
| Terry Francona | Reds | 50 |
| Aaron Boone | Yankees | 39 |
| Bud Black | Rockies | 38 |
| Craig Counsell | Tigers | 31 |
| A.J. Hinch | Tigers | 53 |
| Torey Lovullo | Diamondbacks | 20 |
| Brian Snitker | Braves | 20 |
| Kevin Cash | Rays | 18 |
| Brandon Hyde | Orioles | 17 |
| Rocco Baldelli | Twins | 16 |
| Alex Cora | Red Sox | 16 |
| Derek Shelton | Pirates | 16 |
| Oliver Marmol | Cardinals | 15 |
| Ron Washington | Angels | 15 |
| Mark Kotsay | Athletics | 14 |
| Dave Martinez | Nationals | 14 |
| Mike Shildt | Padres | 14 |
| Dave Roberts | Dodgers | 12 |
| Pat Murphy | Brewers | 10 |
| John Schneider | Blue Jays | 8 |
| Joe Espada | Astros | 5 |
| Matt Quatraro | Royals | 5 |
| Rob Thomson | Phillies | 4 |
| Carlos Mendoza | Mets | 2 |
| Stephen Vogt | Guardians | 1 |
| Clayton McCullough | Marlins | 0 |
| Will Venable | White Sox | 0 |
| Dan Wilson | Mariners | 0 |
Which Current Manager Leads MLB in Ejections?
Texas Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy leads all current managers in career ejections, getting tossed 86 times in his 28-year career. Bochy was ejected as many as six times during the 2007 season when he led the San Francisco Giants.
Bochy hasn’t been tossed in a game this season, but he had five ejections in 2024.
Which Current MLB Manager has the Fewest Ejections?
First-year managers Will Venable (Chicago White Sox) and Clayton McCullough (Miami Marlins) have not been ejected in their careers. Seattle Mariners skipper Dan Wilson, who was thrust into the role midseason in 2024, also has no career ejections.
Which MLB Manager has the Most Ejections This Season?
No manager has been ejected in the early stages of the 2025 season, but New York Yankees skipper Aaron Boone is a name to watch on this leaderboard. He has led the American League in manager ejections for four straight seasons.
Boone’s ejections year-by-year:
- 2024: 6
- 2023: 7
- 2022: 9
- 2021: 6
In addition, St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol led the National League with six ejections in 2024.
What is the Single-Season Record for MLB Manager Ejections?
The single-season record for MLB manager ejections is 11, which four different skippers have accomplished. John McGraw was ejected 11 times in two different seasons (1905 and 1906), while Bobby Cox was the most recent manager to be tossed 11 times (2001).
- Bobby Cox (2001) – Atlanta Braves
- Bill Dahlen (1910) – Brooklyn Dodgers
- John McGraw (1905) – New York Giants
- John McGraw (1906) – New York Giants
- Paul Richards (1952) – Chicago White Sox
What is the Career Record for MLB Manager Ejections?
Bobby Cox holds the career record for MLB manager ejections, getting tossed 162 times in his 29-year career. John McGraw is second with 121 career ejections, while Leo Durocher is third with 100.
No other manager has more than 96 career ejections.
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