Presenting the September Recap.
1) Rob Drake — 30.3" missed across 10 overturns.
2) James Hoye — 25.8" missed across 8 overturns.
3) Dan Merzel — 25.1" missed across 9 overturns.
4) David Rackley — 23.9" missed across 8 overturns.
5) Edwin Jimenez — 23.3" missed across 7 overturns.
#MLB #ABS
1) Rob Drake — 30.3" missed across 10 overturns.
2) James Hoye — 25.8" missed across 8 overturns.
3) Dan Merzel — 25.1" missed across 9 overturns.
4) David Rackley — 23.9" missed across 8 overturns.
5) Edwin Jimenez — 23.3" missed across 7 overturns.
#MLB #ABS
October 1, 2026 at 7:07 PM
Presenting the September Recap.
1) Rob Drake — 30.3" missed across 10 overturns.
2) James Hoye — 25.8" missed across 8 overturns.
3) Dan Merzel — 25.1" missed across 9 overturns.
4) David Rackley — 23.9" missed across 8 overturns.
5) Edwin Jimenez — 23.3" missed across 7 overturns.
#MLB #ABS
1) Rob Drake — 30.3" missed across 10 overturns.
2) James Hoye — 25.8" missed across 8 overturns.
3) Dan Merzel — 25.1" missed across 9 overturns.
4) David Rackley — 23.9" missed across 8 overturns.
5) Edwin Jimenez — 23.3" missed across 7 overturns.
#MLB #ABS
SMH Call of the Day 🤦 (Sep 29)
Jesús Luzardo vs Ozzie Albies, 2-0 in the bottom of 2.
Dan Merzel called this 4.6" above the zone a strike. It was not.
Game on Savant →
#MLB #ABS
Jesús Luzardo vs Ozzie Albies, 2-0 in the bottom of 2.
Dan Merzel called this 4.6" above the zone a strike. It was not.
Game on Savant →
#MLB #ABS
September 30, 2026 at 6:47 PM
SMH Call of the Day 🤦 (Sep 29)
Jesús Luzardo vs Ozzie Albies, 2-0 in the bottom of 2.
Dan Merzel called this 4.6" above the zone a strike. It was not.
Game on Savant →
#MLB #ABS
Jesús Luzardo vs Ozzie Albies, 2-0 in the bottom of 2.
Dan Merzel called this 4.6" above the zone a strike. It was not.
Game on Savant →
#MLB #ABS
#Postseason
Umpire: Dan Merzel
Final: Phillies 3, Braves 5
#RingTheBell // #BravesCountry
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
Umpire: Dan Merzel
Final: Phillies 3, Braves 5
#RingTheBell // #BravesCountry
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
September 30, 2026 at 8:00 PM
#Postseason
Umpire: Dan Merzel
Final: Phillies 3, Braves 5
#RingTheBell // #BravesCountry
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
Umpire: Dan Merzel
Final: Phillies 3, Braves 5
#RingTheBell // #BravesCountry
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
Final: Phillies 3, Braves 5
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Phillies // #Braves
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
Balls in the zone clips
Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Phillies // #Braves
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
Balls in the zone clips
Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
September 29, 2026 at 8:46 PM
Final: Phillies 3, Braves 5
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Phillies // #Braves
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
Balls in the zone clips
Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Phillies // #Braves
#PHIvsATL // #ATLvsPHI
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Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
ABS overturned the call in #Phillies at #Braves (Bot 4).
J.T. Realmuto challenged on a 0-0 sinker to Ozzie Albies.
Ball -> Called Strike. 1 out, 1st.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
95.0 mph
Later: Ozzie Albies grounds out, third baseman Edmundo Sosa to first baseman Alec Bohm. Michael...
J.T. Realmuto challenged on a 0-0 sinker to Ozzie Albies.
Ball -> Called Strike. 1 out, 1st.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
95.0 mph
Later: Ozzie Albies grounds out, third baseman Edmundo Sosa to first baseman Alec Bohm. Michael...
September 29, 2026 at 7:41 PM
ABS overturned the call in #Phillies at #Braves (Bot 4).
J.T. Realmuto challenged on a 0-0 sinker to Ozzie Albies.
Ball -> Called Strike. 1 out, 1st.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
95.0 mph
Later: Ozzie Albies grounds out, third baseman Edmundo Sosa to first baseman Alec Bohm. Michael...
J.T. Realmuto challenged on a 0-0 sinker to Ozzie Albies.
Ball -> Called Strike. 1 out, 1st.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
95.0 mph
Later: Ozzie Albies grounds out, third baseman Edmundo Sosa to first baseman Alec Bohm. Michael...
ABS confirmed the call in #Phillies at #Braves (Bot 4).
Michael Harris II challenged on a 1-0 sweeper.
Called strike stands. 1 out, Empty.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
85.5 mph
Later: Michael Harris II singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
Michael Harris II challenged on a 1-0 sweeper.
Called strike stands. 1 out, Empty.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
85.5 mph
Later: Michael Harris II singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
September 29, 2026 at 7:40 PM
ABS confirmed the call in #Phillies at #Braves (Bot 4).
Michael Harris II challenged on a 1-0 sweeper.
Called strike stands. 1 out, Empty.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
85.5 mph
Later: Michael Harris II singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
Michael Harris II challenged on a 1-0 sweeper.
Called strike stands. 1 out, Empty.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 1 | HP: Dan Merzel
85.5 mph
Later: Michael Harris II singles on a line drive to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
ABS overturned the call in #Phillies at #Braves (Bot 2).
Ozzie Albies challenged on a 1-0 four-seam fastball.
Called Strike -> Ball. 1 out, 3rd.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 0 | HP: Dan Merzel
97.2 mph | Miss: ~3.2 in high
Later: Ozzie Albies walks.
Ozzie Albies challenged on a 1-0 four-seam fastball.
Called Strike -> Ball. 1 out, 3rd.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 0 | HP: Dan Merzel
97.2 mph | Miss: ~3.2 in high
Later: Ozzie Albies walks.
September 29, 2026 at 6:58 PM
ABS overturned the call in #Phillies at #Braves (Bot 2).
Ozzie Albies challenged on a 1-0 four-seam fastball.
Called Strike -> Ball. 1 out, 3rd.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 0 | HP: Dan Merzel
97.2 mph | Miss: ~3.2 in high
Later: Ozzie Albies walks.
Ozzie Albies challenged on a 1-0 four-seam fastball.
Called Strike -> Ball. 1 out, 3rd.
Score: PHI 1 - ATL 0 | HP: Dan Merzel
97.2 mph | Miss: ~3.2 in high
Later: Ozzie Albies walks.
Don't let Merzel write the narrative.
Pitch a perfect game.
Pitch a perfect game.
NEWS: The home-plate umpire for game one of the NL Wild Card in Atlanta is Dan Merzel
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
September 29, 2026 at 12:18 PM
Don't let Merzel write the narrative.
Pitch a perfect game.
Pitch a perfect game.
For the season:
Merzel is #33 of 91 ball/strike umpires.
Beck is #40.
Ripperger is #2.
In just Phillies’ games:
Ripperger is #1
Beck is #11
Merzel is #38
Merzel is #33 of 91 ball/strike umpires.
Beck is #40.
Ripperger is #2.
In just Phillies’ games:
Ripperger is #1
Beck is #11
Merzel is #38
September 28, 2026 at 8:13 PM
For the season:
Merzel is #33 of 91 ball/strike umpires.
Beck is #40.
Ripperger is #2.
In just Phillies’ games:
Ripperger is #1
Beck is #11
Merzel is #38
Merzel is #33 of 91 ball/strike umpires.
Beck is #40.
Ripperger is #2.
In just Phillies’ games:
Ripperger is #1
Beck is #11
Merzel is #38
NEWS: The home-plate umpire for game one of the NL Wild Card in Atlanta is Dan Merzel
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
September 28, 2026 at 7:34 PM
NEWS: The home-plate umpire for game one of the NL Wild Card in Atlanta is Dan Merzel
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
He's the umpire that called a balk on Chris Sale in NYC & then ejected him the next day, and he ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last week
Trying to figure out if they could have found a WORSE choice
Dan Merzel, who ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last Thursday, will be the home-plate umpire for Game 1 of Phillies Braves. Full rotation:
September 28, 2026 at 7:27 PM
Dan Merzel, who ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long last Thursday, will be the home-plate umpire for Game 1 of Phillies Braves. Full rotation:
Er hat vielleicht einiges an Dokumenten von merzel .......🥳🥳🥳🥳
September 27, 2026 at 8:05 PM
Er hat vielleicht einiges an Dokumenten von merzel .......🥳🥳🥳🥳
Best baseball channel on YouTube. youtu.be/gg8S-V03POE?...
E120 - Luis Arraez Runs Out of Base Path, Dan Merzel Ejects Kevin Long During ABS Challenge
YouTube video by CloseCallSports
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September 25, 2026 at 9:58 PM
Best baseball channel on YouTube. youtu.be/gg8S-V03POE?...
Umpire: Dan Merzel
Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
#ThisIsMyCrew // #RingTheBell
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
#ThisIsMyCrew // #RingTheBell
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
September 25, 2026 at 2:39 PM
Umpire: Dan Merzel
Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
#ThisIsMyCrew // #RingTheBell
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
#ThisIsMyCrew // #RingTheBell
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
More stats for this ump 👇
https://umpscorecards.com/data/single-umpire/Dan%20Merzel
RT @JomboyMedia: Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long after two questionable calls
September 25, 2026 at 2:24 AM
RT @JomboyMedia: Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long after two questionable calls
Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long after two questionable calls
September 25, 2026 at 2:24 AM
Umpire Dan Merzel ejected Phillies hitting coach Kevin Long after two questionable calls
Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Brewers // #Phillies
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
Balls in the zone clips
Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Brewers // #Phillies
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
Balls in the zone clips
Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
September 25, 2026 at 1:00 AM
Final: Brewers 5, Phillies 1
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Brewers // #Phillies
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
Balls in the zone clips
Strikes out of the zone clips
Video may not be available immediately after the game
Umpire: Dan Merzel
#MLB #Brewers // #Phillies
#MILvsPHI // #PHIvsMIL
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ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Bot 9).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (73/145).
Later: J.T. Realmuto flies out to right fielder Luis Lara.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (73/145).
Later: J.T. Realmuto flies out to right fielder Luis Lara.
September 25, 2026 at 12:57 AM
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Bot 9).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (73/145).
Later: J.T. Realmuto flies out to right fielder Luis Lara.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (73/145).
Later: J.T. Realmuto flies out to right fielder Luis Lara.
ABS confirmed in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 7).
Garrett Mitchell challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (73/144).
Result: Garrett Mitchell called out on strikes.
Garrett Mitchell challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (73/144).
Result: Garrett Mitchell called out on strikes.
Alex McFarlane Ball to Joey Ortiz
Alex McFarlane Ball to Joey Ortiz
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September 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
ABS confirmed in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 7).
Garrett Mitchell challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (73/144).
Result: Garrett Mitchell called out on strikes.
Garrett Mitchell challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (73/144).
Result: Garrett Mitchell called out on strikes.
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 7).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Alex McFarlane's pitch to Joey Ortiz.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (72/143).
Result: Joey Ortiz called out on strikes.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Alex McFarlane's pitch to Joey Ortiz.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (72/143).
Result: Joey Ortiz called out on strikes.
September 25, 2026 at 12:05 AM
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 7).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Alex McFarlane's pitch to Joey Ortiz.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (72/143).
Result: Joey Ortiz called out on strikes.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Alex McFarlane's pitch to Joey Ortiz.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.3% (72/143).
Result: Joey Ortiz called out on strikes.
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Bot 6).
Alec Bohm challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (72/142).
Later: Alec Bohm reaches on a ground ball to shortstop Cooper Pratt. Official Scorer ruling pending.
Alec Bohm challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (72/142).
Later: Alec Bohm reaches on a ground ball to shortstop Cooper Pratt. Official Scorer ruling pending.
September 24, 2026 at 11:50 PM
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Bot 6).
Alec Bohm challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (72/142).
Later: Alec Bohm reaches on a ground ball to shortstop Cooper Pratt. Official Scorer ruling pending.
Alec Bohm challenged the called strike.
Called Strike -> Ball.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (72/142).
Later: Alec Bohm reaches on a ground ball to shortstop Cooper Pratt. Official Scorer ruling pending.
ABS confirmed in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 3).
Gary Sánchez challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (72/141).
Result: Gary Sánchez called out on strikes.
Gary Sánchez challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (72/141).
Result: Gary Sánchez called out on strikes.
September 24, 2026 at 10:59 PM
ABS confirmed in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 3).
Gary Sánchez challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (72/141).
Result: Gary Sánchez called out on strikes.
Gary Sánchez challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (72/141).
Result: Gary Sánchez called out on strikes.
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 3).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to William Contreras.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (71/140).
Later: William Contreras flies out to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to William Contreras.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (71/140).
Later: William Contreras flies out to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
September 24, 2026 at 10:55 PM
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 3).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to William Contreras.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (71/140).
Later: William Contreras flies out to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to William Contreras.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (71/140).
Later: William Contreras flies out to left fielder Bryan De La Cruz.
ABS confirmed in #Brewers at #Phillies (Bot 2).
Justin Crawford challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (71/139).
Result: Justin Crawford called out on strikes.
Justin Crawford challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (71/139).
Result: Justin Crawford called out on strikes.
September 24, 2026 at 10:50 PM
ABS confirmed in #Brewers at #Phillies (Bot 2).
Justin Crawford challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (71/139).
Result: Justin Crawford called out on strikes.
Justin Crawford challenged the called strike.
Called strike confirmed.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 51.1% (71/139).
Result: Justin Crawford called out on strikes.
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 1).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to Garrett Mitchell.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (70/138).
Later: Garrett Mitchell strikes out on a foul tip.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to Garrett Mitchell.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (70/138).
Later: Garrett Mitchell strikes out on a foul tip.
September 24, 2026 at 10:09 PM
ABS overturned in #Brewers at #Phillies (Top 1).
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to Garrett Mitchell.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (70/138).
Later: Garrett Mitchell strikes out on a foul tip.
J.T. Realmuto challenged the ball call on Andrew Painter's pitch to Garrett Mitchell.
Ball -> Called Strike.
HP: Dan Merzel | Upheld 50.7% (70/138).
Later: Garrett Mitchell strikes out on a foul tip.