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 July 2026:
Current MLB Managers With the Most Career Ejections
| Manager | Team | Ejections |
|---|---|---|
| Terry Francona | Reds | 55 |
| Aaron Boone | Yankees | 49 |
| Craig Counsell | Cubs | 38 |
| Don Mattingly | Phillies | 38 |
| A.J. Hinch | Tigers | 25 |
| Torey Lovullo | Diamondbacks | 24 |
| Oliver Marmol | Cardinals | 22 |
| Kevin Cash | Rays | 20 |
| Derek Shelton | Twins | 19 |
| Mark Kotsay | Athletics | 18 |
| Dave Roberts | Dodgers | 14 |
| John Schneider | Blue Jays | 14 |
| Andy Green | Mets | 12 |
| Pat Murphy | Brewers | 12 |
| Matt Quatraro | Royals | 8 |
| Skip Schumaker | Rangers | 8 |
| Joe Espada | Astros | 7 |
| Don Kelly | Pirates | 7 |
| Walt Weiss | Braves | 5 |
| Carlos Mendoza | Mets | 6 |
| Clayton McCullough | Marlins | 4 |
| Will Venable | White Sox | 4 |
| Craig Stammen | Padres | 3 |
| Dan Wilson | Mariners | 3 |
| Warren Schaeffer | Rockies | 2 |
| Kurt Suzuki | Angels | 2 |
| Tony Vitello | Giants | 2 |
| Craig Albernaz | Orioles | 1 |
| Chad Tracy | Red Sox | 1 |
| Stephen Vogt | Guardians | 1 |
Which Current Manager Leads MLB in Ejections?
Cincinnati Reds skipper Terry Francona leads all current managers in career ejections, having been tossed 55 times over his 25-year career.
Which MLB Manager has the Most Ejections This Season?
Chicago Cubs manager Craig Counsell leads all MLB skippers with four ejections during the 2026 season.
What is the Single-Season Record for MLB Manager Ejections?
The single-season record for MLB manager ejections is 11, a mark four different skippers have matched. 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 MLB managerial record for ejections, getting tossed 162 times over 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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