MLB managers aren’t afraid to argue with an umpire, but sometimes that can lead to consequences.Â
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 August 2025:
Current MLB Managers With the Most Career Ejections
| Manager | Team | Ejections |
|---|---|---|
| Bruce Bochy | Rangers | 88 |
| Bob Melvin | Giants | 67 |
| Terry Francona | Reds | 53 |
| Aaron Boone | Yankees | 45 |
| Craig Counsell | Tigers | 34 |
| A.J. Hinch | Tigers | 24 |
| Torey Lovullo | Diamondbacks | 23 |
| Brian Snitker | Braves | 22 |
| Alex Cora | Red Sox | 21 |
| Oliver Marmol | Cardinals | 21 |
| Rocco Baldelli | Twins | 20 |
| Kevin Cash | Rays | 20 |
| Mike Shildt | Padres | 18 |
| Mark Kotsay | Athletics | 16 |
| Ron Washington | Angels | 15 |
| Dave Roberts | Dodgers | 14 |
| Pat Murphy | Brewers | 12 |
| John Schneider | Blue Jays | 11 |
| Matt Quatraro | Royals | 7 |
| Joe Espada | Astros | 6 |
| Carlos Mendoza | Mets | 5 |
| Rob Thomson | Phillies | 5 |
| Miguel Cairo | Nationals | 5 |
| Don Kelly | Pirates | 4 |
| Will Venable | White Sox | 3 |
| Clayton McCullough | Marlins | 2 |
| Warren Schaeffer | Rockies | 2 |
| Dan Wilson | Mariners | 2 |
| Tony Mansolino | Orioles | 1 |
| Stephen Vogt | Guardians | 1 |
Which Current Manager Leads MLB in Ejections?
Texas Rangers skipper Bruce Bochy leads all current managers in career ejections, getting tossed 88 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 has been ejected twice so far in 2025.
Which Current MLB Manager has the Fewest Ejections?
Baltimore Orioles interim manager Tony Mansolino has been ejected once since taking over. Cleveland Guardians manager Stephen Vogt has also been tossed once.
Which MLB Manager has the Most Ejections This Season?
St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol and New York Yankees manager Aaron Boone lead MLB with six ejections during the 2025 season. They both led the majors with six ejections in 2024 as well.
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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