Incident Summary
A teenage umpire ejected a head coach during a youth baseball game in Potlatch, Idaho, after the coach refused to return to the dugout.
The dispute began when the coach objected to the music played by the opposing team—Rob Zombie’s “Never Gonna Stop.” Umpire Jameson Morris, 18, issued two warnings to the coach, stating he had not heard any inappropriate language. When the coach failed to comply, Morris ejected him, leading the coach to forfeit the game by leaving with his team.
Key Details
- Date: Unspecified (video went viral recently).
- Umpire: Jameson Morris, a senior at Potlatch High School and an umpire for four years.
- Coach: Not publicly named; his team is associated with Logos School, an offshoot of Christ Church in Moscow, Idaho.
- Ejection: Morris’s first ejection of a coach.
- Aftermath: Widespread online attention.
Statements
Jameson Morris:
- Said he had never encountered a similar issue over music before.
- His goal was to keep the situation calm because younger children were present.
- Did not intend for his actions to target any specific group.
- Noted past issues when playing against teams from that school.
- Said the incident has not personally affected him, though he finds the public reaction unusual.
Steffani Davis (Umpire Coordinator):
- Described Morris as a great mentor and the best umpire in the league.
- He helps younger umpires and knows the game well.
- Expressed hope the exposure could help Morris secure a college baseball opportunity.
Additional Context
- Morris also plays for his high school baseball team, which recently won the Idaho 2A state title. He struck out 10 batters in the championship game.
- He is president of his school’s Associated Student Body.
- The coach’s school is connected to Christ Church, whose founder Doug Wilson has made controversial statements—but the coach’s personal beliefs are not publicly confirmed.
Outcome
- Morris continues to umpire and play baseball.
- The video has sparked widespread discussion about adult behavior in youth sports.