Overview
- Max Scherzer was caught on camera mimicking umpire CB Bucknor by pretending to flip a coin to decide balls and strikes during a Blue Jays game against the Guardians.
- The incident was captured by SportsNet and amplified on social media by Jomboy Media, quickly gaining viral attention.
- Scherzer, who signed a one-year, $15.5 million deal with the Blue Jays in February, has been sidelined since March 30 due to right thumb inflammation.
- The 40-year-old pitcher recently threw a 'heavy bullpen' session, signaling progress in his recovery and a potential return to the Blue Jays' rotation.
- CB Bucknor, widely regarded as MLB's most controversial umpire, has a history of disputed calls, including a prior clash with Scherzer in 2015 over a controversial walk-off ruling.