Phillip Wellman went from minor league baseball coach to video star after his tirade Friday night. The Mississippi Braves' manager was ejected from his team's 7-6 loss to Chattanooga.
Wellman's tantrum included throwing his hat, yanking up third base and tossing it into the outfield. He also crawled through the infield to the pitcher's mound, where he took the resin bag and threw it at the umpire like it was a grenade.
He later said he expects to be fined for his actions.
Three Braves players were also suspended for their own actions during the game, including pitcher Kelvin Villa, who was suspected of applying a foreign substance to the ball.
"There were some issues that needed to be addressed," Wellman told The Clarion-Ledger. "There were several things going on during the game, and when some of your players are getting the short end, there comes a time when you've got to stand up."
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