Coach Knocks Out Umpire In Teen Baseball Game - cbs13.com
VALLEJO, Calif. (CBS13) ―
A youth baseball coach is facing assault charges after allegedly knocking out an umpire during an argument over a close play during a game.
The umpire, who asked not to be identified by CBS13, said he was overseeing an All-Star Babe Ruth League baseball game between Sonoma and Vallejo when he called a player out at first base.
Vallejo's first base coach, 42-year-old David Davis, was allegedly furious and struck the umpire.
"I heard my head explode, and that's the last thing I remember," the umpire said. "There's still a whirlpool in my head. I'm still dizzy, my jaw still hurts, my teeth are cracked."
Witnesses said the attack stunned the crowd.
"I've never seen anything like this. He just hauled off and punched the guy," said Carol Forman. "Even though everybody wants to win… it's just a game."
The umpire was rushed to the emergency room for treatment. Vallejo's team was eliminated from the tournament for the assault.
CBS13 was not able to contact Davis at his home for comment.
The victim is still recovering from his injuries but said he plans to return to the field next year for his 27th season as an umpire.
The Solano County District Attorney's office has filed an assault charge against Davis.