Washington baseball player's ejection goes viral; fans can't figure out what 'excessive celebration' was

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University of Washington first baseman Will Simpson admired his two-run homer a bit too much for the liking of umpires, who ejected him from his game against Santa Clara University Monday. 

In the top of the sixth inning, Simpson unleashed a bomb to left field to tie the game at six between the Huskies and Broncos. Video of the home run caught Simpson’s entire trip around the bases, and many are wondering why he was ejected. 

As Simpson hits the ball, he begins running down the first baseline, staring at the ball while still holding his bat. He eventually flipped the bat before starting to round the bases. 

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The Oregon State Beavers' Jacob Melton (29) reaches for first base as Washington Huskies infielder Will Simpson (10) misses a throw during a PAC-12 baseball tournament May 25, 2022, at Scottsdale Stadium in Scottsdale, Ariz. (Zac BonDurant/Icon Sportswire via Getty Images)

Perhaps Simpson’s long hold of the bat with the flip was what prompted umpires to throw him out. But it wasn’t an exaggerated bat flip before he reached first base. 

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The other part of the celebration that could’ve sent the umpires over the edge came as he was about to hit third base. Simpson made an underhand swipe across his jersey where Washington is spelled out in purple lettering. He made the motion while looking at his bench. 

Finally, Simpson shakes hands with his third base coach, meets his teammates at home plate and begins to celebrate in the dugout. 

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