Glove Substance Ejection
Go Woo-seok Ejected from Triple-A Game for Foreign Substance in Glove
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In the top of the seventh, Go Woo-seok was ejected before throwing a pitch after umpires inspected his glove for an illegal substance, with C.J. Culpepper entering to pitch and Columbus Clippers eventually winning 6-5.
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Umpires confiscated Go's glove and held a lengthy discussion on the mound before ejecting him, with the glove reportedly being moved to the referees' locker room.
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Go Woo-seok had been recently demoted to the Saint Paul Saints four days earlier and had previously made his major league debut on July 10 after moving from the Detroit Tigers to the Minnesota Twins; he had appeared in four Twins games this season with a 9.00 ERA.
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Broadcasters described the scene as unusual, with remarks like 'This is the first time we've seen something like this,' and noted that a suspension would follow if a foreign-substance violation is confirmed.
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At the time of reporting, there had been no official disciplinary action announced by the Minor League Office regarding Go's ejection.
A Minnesota Twins pitcher was ejected from a minor league game before throwing a single pitch. On July 24, Saint Paul Saints right-hander Go Woo-seok was caught with an illegal substance on his glove during a game against the Columbus Clippers at CHS Field, according to Yahoo Sports. Umpires inspected the glove, confiscated it, and tossed Go from the game. The Clippers went on to win 6-5.
The ejection is believed to be one of the most unusual in recent minor league history. Go had not thrown a single pitch when umpires made their decision. Broadcasters on the scene said, 'This is the first time we've seen something like this,' according to Star News Korea.
Umpires Find Substance, Confiscate Glove on Mound
The incident happened in the top of the seventh inning. Go walked to the mound to pitch, and umpires immediately called for an inspection. They found a foreign substance inside his glove. The glove was taken off the field and moved to the umpires' locker room, according to Yahoo Sports. A long discussion followed on the mound before Go was officially ejected.
Reliever C.J. Culpepper came in to replace Go and finished out the inning. No official disciplinary action had been announced by the Minor League Office at the time of reporting, according to The Columbus Dispatch. Under MLB's rules, a confirmed foreign-substance violation can bring a 10-game suspension after a disciplinary review.
Go Woo-seok's Rough Path From MLB to Triple-A
Go, 28, had only just arrived in Saint Paul. He was demoted to Triple-A four days before the ejection, following eight appearances with the Twins this season. His ERA with Minnesota stood at 9.00. He had made his MLB debut on July 10, a milestone that came after he moved from the Detroit Tigers organization to the Twins, according to Star News Korea.
The ejection came in what would have been his first appearance for the Saints since the demotion. Instead of making his Triple-A debut, he was sent off without facing a single batter. The Cincinnati Enquirer noted Go still appears in the official game record despite not throwing a pitch.
MLB's Foreign Substance Rules and What Happens Next
MLB started allowing glove and ball inspections in 2021. The policy was created to stop pitchers from using sticky substances like pine tar or Spider Tack to get more spin on the ball. Those substances can make pitches harder to hit. A violation can result in an automatic ejection and a 10-game suspension pending review.
No ruling had been handed down at the time of reporting. The Minor League Office handles discipline for Triple-A games. The case will go through a formal review process before any suspension is confirmed, according to Yahoo Sports. Go's fate, and whether he returns to the Twins' organization this season, remained unclear.
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